Southern Park, MD Weather Warnings
Wind
Special Marine Warning issued June 11 at 7:57PM EDT until June 11 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC SMWLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD... * Until 930 PM EDT. * At 757 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm northwest of Mason Neck State Park to near Aquia Creek to 22 nm west of Brent Point, moving east at 45 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 48 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Potomac Creek, Widewater, Maryland Point, Nanjemoy Creek, Port Tobacco River, Cobb Island, Swan Point, Mathias Point, U.S. 301 Nice Memorial Bridge, Wicomico River, Popes Creek, Brent Point, Westmoreland State Park, Fairview Beach, Colonial Beach, and Dahlgren. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service.
National Weather Service
Thunderstorm
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 7:53PM EDT until June 12 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 317 REMAINS VALID UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CECIL IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND CALVERT CHARLES ST. MARYS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA KING GEORGE IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA STAFFORD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANDORA, APPLETON, ARKENDALE, BARKSDALE, BAY VIEW, BLAKE, BOHEMIAS MILLS, BRANTWOOD, BROOKFIELD, BROOMES ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, CALLAWAY, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, COVE POINT, DAHLGREN, DAMERON, DRUM POINT, DUNKIRK, FALMOUTH, GARRISONVILLE, GLENDIE, LEXINGTON PARK, LONG BEACH, MOUNT HARMONY, PINEY POINT, RIDGE, ROLLINS FORK, SHILOH, SOTTERLEY, ST. CHARLES, WALDORF, AND WIDEWATER.
National Weather Service
High temperature
Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 3:16PM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC * WHAT...For both Heat Advisories, heat index values up to 107. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
National Weather Service