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The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Special Marine Warning for Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD until 9:30 PM EDT.
HAZARD: Sudden onset of wind gusts of 35 to 45 knots.
SOURCE: Measured wind gusts over land.
IMPACT: Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel.
Locations impacted include: Fort Washington, Tidal Basin, Reagan National Airport, Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Key Bridge, National Harbor, Fort Hunt, and Alexandria.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected.
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