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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
654 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ654-092000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251210T1500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0023.251210T1500Z-251211T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
654 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch,
  southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4
  to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
  Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through
  Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
546 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ530>533-535-536-538>542-091900-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0178.251210T0000Z-251210T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
546 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
  and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point
  MD.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
546 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ534-537-543-091900-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-251209T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0178.251210T0000Z-251210T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
546 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
  Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
  Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1050 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

WVZ522-523-526-100000-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0007.251210T1200Z-251211T1800Z/
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
1050 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
  8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast
  Webster Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

&&

$$

RPY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
812 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

WVZ514-092200-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WS.A.0009.251210T1200Z-251211T1800Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Canaan Valley, and Thomas
812 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches possible. Winds
  could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
  down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
  conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and
  potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MLB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
803 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HEAVY UPSLOPE MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE BY WEDNESDAY...

.As a clipper-like system approaches from the Ohio Valley, upslope
flow will intensify along and west of the Alleghenies. Temperatures
will quickly cool with the approach of the trough. Multiple waves of
upslope aided snow showers are likely, some heavy at times. Several
inches of snow are possible across western portions of the counties.

MDZ509-092115-
/O.EXA.KLWX.WS.A.0010.251210T1500Z-251211T1800Z/
Western Garrett-
803 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  6 inches possible, locally up to 10 inches along the ridgetops.
  Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Western Garrett County.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
  commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Initially mixing in with rain, expect a
  change to all snow by mid-morning on Wednesday. Snowfall picks up
  in intensity on Wednesday afternoon and evening where rates of 1
  inch per hour are possible. Blustery winds will lead to areas of
  blowing snow and significant reductions in visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
803 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HEAVY UPSLOPE MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE BY WEDNESDAY...

.As a clipper-like system approaches from the Ohio Valley, upslope
flow will intensify along and west of the Alleghenies. Temperatures
will quickly cool with the approach of the trough. Multiple waves of
upslope aided snow showers are likely, some heavy at times. Several
inches of snow are possible across western portions of the counties.

WVZ501-505-092115-
/O.CON.KLWX.WS.A.0010.251210T1500Z-251211T1800Z/
Western Grant-Western Pendleton-
803 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  6 inches possible, locally up to 10 inches along the ridgetops.
  Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Initially mixing in with rain, expect a
  change to all snow by mid-morning on Wednesday. Snowfall picks up
  in intensity on Wednesday afternoon and evening where rates of 1
  inch per hour are possible. Blustery winds will lead to areas of
  blowing snow and significant reductions in visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

DHOF


Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
654 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ654-092000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251210T1500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0023.251210T1500Z-251211T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
654 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch,
  southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4
  to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
  Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through
  Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

OHZ039-040-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ021-029-031-073-075-WVZ001>004-
012-021-509-100630-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-Muskingum-
Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Allegheny-Washington-Greene-
Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-
Monongalia-
128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, southwest
Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Windy conditions are expected Wednesday with gusts up to 30-40 mph.

Multiple rounds of rain and snow showers are expected Wednesday
through the end of the week. At this time, overall snowfall
accumulations are expected to remain light.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

PAZ074-076-WVZ510>513-100630-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania and
northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Windy conditions are expected Wednesday with gusts up to 35-45 mph.

Multiple rounds of rain and snow showers are expected Wednesday
through the end of the week. Snowfall accumulations of up to 2 to 4
inches appear possible at this time, with locally higher amounts in
the highest ridges.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

WVZ514-100630-
Eastern Tucker-
128 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

TC

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