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Special Marine Warning — NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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Special Marine Warning issued October 16 at 5:45PM EDT until October 16 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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A National Weather Service alert covered portions of the Tidal Potomac through 7:45 PM EDT, citing radar-indicated thunderstorms and possible wind gusts of at least 34 knots. Boaters were told to move to safe harbor.

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  • Affected location: Tidal Potomac
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The alert called for boaters to seek safe harbor while hazardous conditions passed.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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