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Subject: Special Marine Warning (Washington, DC)
Date: 11/20/2024 9:04 PM
Details: 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.