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Special Marine Warning — Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA

severe

Severity as published by US National Weather Service.

Source

US National Weather Service — official source

Time

17 October 2026, 01:11 UTC (2 days ago)

Area

Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD; Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, United States
38.367, -77.077

What this is

This is an official warning issued by the authority named above. Follow its instructions and those of your local emergency services.

What to do

Follow the instructions issued by US National Weather Service and your local emergency services. The guidance below is background.

Who to contact

National Weather Service · FEMA · USGS Earthquake Hazards

This site is not an emergency service and does not issue warnings.

Location

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