Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued May 31 at 2:40PM EDT until May 31 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 11:40am
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 12:15pm
Description:
For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD...
At 240 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 11 nm north of Tidal Basin to near Key Bridge, moving
east at 35 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 48 knots and small hail.
SOURCE...Observed wind.
IMPACT...Boaters could easily be thrown overboard by suddenly higher
wind and waves capsizing their vessel. Boats could suffer
significant damage in high winds.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Washington, Tidal Basin, Reagan National Airport, Woodrow Wilson
Bridge, Key Bridge, National Harbor, Fort Hunt, and Alexandria.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Area Description:
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC