High Winds and Blizzard Conditions in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in Southern California

A powerful winter storm will continue to bring widespread impacts to the central U.S. today. Blizzard conditions will continue across portions of the east-central and northern Plains while high winds to 65 mph will continue over portions of the west-central and northern Plains into this evening. Gusty offshore winds will drive several days of critical fire weather in southern California.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Small Craft Advisory in effect from January 16, 06:00 PM EST until January 17, 06:00 AM EST

Last Update: 343 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

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Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C. Local Forecast Office

28NM WSW Annapolis MD

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE

Synopsis: A cold front will pass through the waters this evening. High pressure will then rebuild across the southern United States through early next week as several disturbances cross the region in northwesterly flow. Small Craft Advisories may be needed for portions of the waters Sunday and Monday.

Rest Of This Afternoon

SE winds 10 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely.

Tonight

SW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Showers likely. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.

Sat

W winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. A chance of showers. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.

Sat Night

W winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Sun

W winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Sun Night

W winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.