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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1144 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024

ANZ535-536-260445-
1144 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...
  Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD...

At 1143 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 7 nm west of Alexandria to near
Quantico, moving east at 20 knots.

Locations impacted include...
Potomac Creek, Maryland Point, Nanjemoy Creek, Port Tobacco River,
Leesylvania State Park, Smallwood State Park, National Harbor,
Quantico, Fort Washington, Tidal Basin, Reagan National Airport,
Gunston Hall, Mathias Point, U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge, Mason
Neck State Park, Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Indian Head, Occoquan Bay,
Fort Hunt, and Popes Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass.

Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

&&

LAT...LON 3866 7724 3864 7719 3865 7716 3870 7720
      3873 7706 3891 7705 3890 7705 3885 7700
      3870 7700 3867 7708 3862 7709 3850 7724
      3839 7723 3846 7701 3837 7697 3828 7700
      3838 7706 3833 7717 3833 7729 3842 7733

$$

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