Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1241 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
ANZ533-534-543-051600-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0130.260805T1800Z-260806T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1241 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
515 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
DCZ001-MDZ013-016-504-VAZ053-054-502-527-051500-
/O.CON.KLWX.FA.A.0013.000000T0000Z-260805T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Charles-Central and Southeast
Montgomery-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Southern
Fauquier-Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas
Park-
515 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, including the following , District of
Columbia, Maryland, including the following areas, Central and
Southeast Montgomery, Charles and Prince Georges, and northern
Virginia, including the following areas, Arlington/Falls
Church/Alexandria, Central and Southeast Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Fairfax and Southern Fauquier.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and isolated thunderstorms are ongoing this morning
as a warm front lifts north through the area. Rainfall will
be heavy at times, with localized rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
inches within an hour or two possible.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
517 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
MDZ012-015-019-020-060930-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
517 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
445 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
MDZ025-VAZ099-100-060845-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
445 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern
Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
324 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
PAZ004>006-010>012-017-018-024-033-060730-
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-
Northern Centre-Cambria-Somerset-
324 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Isolated instances of minor flooding are possible today where heavy
downpours from thunderstorms occur.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Heavy rain is possible from scattered thunderstorms each day from
Wednesday into Saturday which may lead to flooding of small streams.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
324 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
PAZ019-025>028-034>037-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-063>066-
060730-
Southern Centre-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-
Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-
Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
324 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Isolated instances of minor flooding are possible today where heavy
downpours from thunderstorms occur.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds are possible Thursday
and Friday.
Heavy rain is possible from scattered thunderstorms each day from
Wednesday into Saturday which may lead to flooding of small streams.
Heat index values may approach 100 degrees in urban areas Thursday
and Friday afternoons.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
309 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-061000-
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-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
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-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
309 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Flood Watch is in effect for the Washington metro area and
areas along the I-95 corridor to Fredericksburg until 11 AM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday through Saturday,
especially in the afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts and
isolated instances of flash flooding are possible during this
period.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed later this week.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
309 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-061000-
Washington-Frederick-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-
Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Northern Fauquier-
Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-
309 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Slow moving showers and thunderstorms could produce locally heavy
rainfall this morning across parts of Central and Northern
Virginia. This could result in a few instances of flash flooding,
especially in urban areas.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday through Saturday,
especially in the afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts and
isolated instances of flash flooding are possible during this
period.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed later this week.
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