Cheltenham, MD Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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NWS Active Alerts for MD - Map View
Test Message
Montgomery
Test Message
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
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February 17th, 2026 12:27:42 pm
February 17th, 2026 12:27:42 pm
February 17th, 2026 12:37:42 pm
Special Weather Statement
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor; District of Columbia; Frederick; Carroll; Northern Baltimore; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Charles; St. Marys; Calvert; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Southeast Harford; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park
Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 6:21AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Areas of fog are expected to impact the area through mid-morning. The fog will be dense at times with visibilities below one quarter of a mile. Motorists should slow down as they encounter reduced visibilities and maintain a safe distance between vehicles. When encountering fog, be sure to turn on low beam headlights, slow down, and increase following distance.
Moderate
Observed
Expected
February 17th, 2026 06:21:00 am CDT
February 17th, 2026 06:21:00 am CDT
February 17th, 2026 09:00:00 am CDT
Freezing Fog Advisory
Central and Eastern Allegany; Warren; Eastern Mineral
Freezing Fog Advisory issued February 17 at 6:19AM EST until February 17 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter of a mile in freezing fog. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Warren County. In West Virginia, Eastern Mineral County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2026 06:19:00 am CDT
February 17th, 2026 06:19:00 am CDT
February 17th, 2026 09:00:00 am CDT
Dense Fog Advisory
Washington
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 17 at 6:19AM EST until February 17 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter of a mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Washington County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2026 06:19:00 am CDT
February 17th, 2026 06:19:00 am CDT
February 17th, 2026 09:00:00 am CDT
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30.19 inHg.
Barometer 93%
Humidity SSW 9.4 mph Wind |
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