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Marine Weather Statement — Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 21, 3:39 AM UTC · Updated Sep 21, 3:01 AM UTC
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The areas affected include... Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD... At 1059 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing winds to around 20 knots. This gust front was located along a line extending from 14 nm northwest of Annapolis to 16 nm northwest of Key Bridge, moving southeast at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Tidal Basin, Fort Washington, Reagan National Airport, Gunston Hall, Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Key Bridge, Fort Hunt, National Harbor, and Alexandria. Mariners can expect gusty winds and locally higher waves. Boaters in small craft should seek safe harbor.

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Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD · 38.742°, -77.086°

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Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD

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Sep 21, 3:01 AM UTC · nws

The areas affected include... Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD... At 1059 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing winds to around 20 knots. This gust front was located along a line extending from 14 nm northwest of Annapolis to 16 nm northwest of Key Bridge, moving southeast at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Tidal Basin, Fort Washington, Reagan National Airport, Gunston Hall, Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Key Bridge, Fort Hunt, National Harbor, and Alexandria. Mariners can expect gusty winds and locally higher waves. Boaters in small craft should seek safe harbor.

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