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Severe Weather Alerts
Maryland
Small Craft Advisory (Minor)
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft
expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
6 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to
midnight EST Sunday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray
Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Start Time
1/30/2026 12:12 PMEnd Time
1/30/2026 8:15 PMWinter Storm Watch (Severe)
Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Somerset
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Start Time
1/30/2026 9:31 AMEnd Time
1/30/2026 5:45 PMGale Warning (Moderate)
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft
expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
6 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to
midnight EST Sunday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray
Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Start Time
1/30/2026 12:12 PMEnd Time
1/30/2026 8:15 PMVirginia
Winter Storm Warning (Severe)
Accomack; Northampton
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could
cause tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 for road information.
