Station Name: Potomac, MD
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Scotland, MD 20687
Saint Mary's County

GPS Coordinates: 38.033, -76.335

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 12:58 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 12:58 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 6:24PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:24 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 6:24PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 6:24 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 12:51 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Charles and St. Marys Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.