Marine Weather Statement

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
804 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025

ANZ535-536-190100-
804 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM 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 803 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located
7 nm west of Quantico, moving east at 25 knots.

Locations impacted include...
Quantico, Widewater, Gunston Hall, Mason Neck State Park, Indian
Head, Occoquan Bay, and Leesylvania State Park.

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 this storm passes.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3850 7733 3866 7724 3866 7719 3864 7720
      3864 7719 3865 7716 3868 7719 3869 7702
      3868 7704 3867 7708 3862 7709 3857 7716
      3857 7717 3851 7724 3841 7724 3840 7732

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