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High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
122 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ002-VAZ011-016>020-022>024-300230-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
Alleghany NC-Giles-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lexington, Salem, Pearisburg,
Covington, Fincastle, Hot Springs, Floyd, New Castle, Sparta,
Galax, Clifton Forge, and Buena Vista
122 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected,
  especially at higher elevations.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC County. In Virginia,
  Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Alleghany VA, Bath, Botetourt,
  Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1058 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

VAZ507-508-300000-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251230T2100Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
1058 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue
  Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1058 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-300000-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251230T2100Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-Western
Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western
Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western
Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
1058 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and
  eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$


Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
149 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ450>455-300900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-251230T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
149 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1130 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ150-300600-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251229T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0038.251229T2300Z-251230T0600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1130 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 AM
  EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1130 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ152-154-156-300600-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
1130 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt,
  becoming northwest this evening, and seas 6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
949 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ820-300230-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
949 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...W winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Chance of
rain.
.TUE...W winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt.
Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.WED...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
949 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ825-300230-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
949 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W to SW 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Chance of
rain.
.TUE...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W 20 to 30 kt. Seas
8 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED...W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
949 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ828-300230-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
949 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 40 kt. Seas
8 to 13 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 8 to 14 ft. Chance of rain.
.TUE...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
949 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ830-300230-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
949 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 9 to 15 ft. Scattered tstms.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED...W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ533-534-537-541>543-292245-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251230T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0191.251230T1100Z-251231T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank
  River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent
  River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland
  waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ535-292245-
/O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251230T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0191.251230T2300Z-251231T0200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 9 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST Tuesday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ536-292245-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251230T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0191.251230T1100Z-251231T0200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 9 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

CJL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ630>632-634-292230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-251229T2000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0030.251229T2000Z-251230T0900Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west to northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
  Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA,
  Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and
  Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
  the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 4
  AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ650-652-292230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-251229T2000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0030.251229T2000Z-251230T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west to northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to
  11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ654-656-292230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-251229T2000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0030.251229T2000Z-251230T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
  Light VA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light
  to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6
  AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ658-292230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-251229T2300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0030.251229T2300Z-251230T0900Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach
  Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 4 AM
  EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Red Flag Warning


URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1202 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST TODAY FOR THE
PIEDMONT OF CENTRAL NC...

Low relative humidity and strong, veering wind gusts will result
in Red Flag criteria behind the cold front this afternoon.

NCZ007>010-021>026-038>041-073>077-083>086-088-300000-
/O.CON.KRAH.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T0000Z/
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-
Durham-Franklin-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-Montgomery-
Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
1202 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
FOR THE PIEDMONT AND SANDHILLS OF CENTRAL NC...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 007 Person, Fire Weather
  Zone 008 Granville, Fire Weather Zone 009 Vance, Fire Weather
  Zone 010 Warren, Fire Weather Zone 021 Forsyth, Fire Weather
  Zone 022 Guilford, Fire Weather Zone 023 Alamance, Fire
  Weather Zone 024 Orange, Fire Weather Zone 025 Durham, Fire
  Weather Zone 026 Franklin, Fire Weather Zone 038 Davidson,
  Fire Weather Zone 039 Randolph, Fire Weather Zone 040 Chatham,
  Fire Weather Zone 041 Wake, Fire Weather Zone 073 Stanly, Fire
  Weather Zone 074 Montgomery, Fire Weather Zone 075 Moore, Fire
  Weather Zone 076 Lee, Fire Weather Zone 077 Harnett, Fire
  Weather Zone 083 Anson, Fire Weather Zone 084 Richmond, Fire
  Weather Zone 085 Scotland, Fire Weather Zone 086 Hoke and Fire
  Weather Zone 088 Cumberland.

* TIMING...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 30 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning is issued for critical fire weather
conditions. A combination of strong winds and low relative
humidity can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

AK

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
416 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST PIEDMONT OF
NORTH CAROLINA...

.The combination of decreasing relative humidity through the
afternoon and very strong wind gusts behind a departing cold
front, will allow for a narrow window of Red Flag conditions
Monday afternoon. However, limiting factors will be temperatures
trending much colder during the afternoon, and the potential for
added surface moisture from scattered showers during the morning
hours.

NCZ004>006-291800-
/O.CON.KRNK.FW.W.0006.251229T1700Z-251229T2300Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-
416 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST
PIEDMONT OF NORTH CAROLINA...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Carolina, Fire Weather Zone 004
  Stokes, Fire Weather Zone 005 Rockingham and Fire Weather Zone
  006 Caswell.

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...and low relative humidity can contribute to
extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/rnk/fire


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1130 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ131-230-300800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0106.251229T1800Z-251230T1700Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-
1130 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and very
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1130 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ150-300600-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251229T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0038.251229T2300Z-251230T0600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1130 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 AM
  EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1130 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

AMZ231-300800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0110.251229T1800Z-251230T1700Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
1130 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough
  waters expected.

* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ533-534-537-541>543-292245-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251230T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0191.251230T1100Z-251231T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank
  River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent
  River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland
  waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ535-292245-
/O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251230T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0191.251230T2300Z-251231T0200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 9 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST Tuesday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ536-292245-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251230T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0191.251230T1100Z-251231T0200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
941 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 9 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

CJL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ630>632-634-292230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-251229T2000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0030.251229T2000Z-251230T0900Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west to northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
  Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA,
  Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and
  Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
  the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 4
  AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ633-292230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-251230T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves around 2 ft. Winds become west this afternoon.
  Occasional gusts to 35 kt are possible late this afternoon and
  this evening.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ635>637-292230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-251230T2100Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 ft. Winds become west this afternoon. Occasional
  gusts to 35 kt are possible late this afternoon and this
  evening.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
  York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River
  Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ638-292230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-251230T2100Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 ft. Winds become west this afternoon. Occasional
  gusts to 35 kt are possible late this afternoon and this
  evening.

* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads
  Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ650-652-292230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-251229T2000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0030.251229T2000Z-251230T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west to northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to
  11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ654-656-292230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-251229T2000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0030.251229T2000Z-251230T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
  Light VA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light
  to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6
  AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ658-292230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-251229T2300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0030.251229T2300Z-251230T0900Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
920 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach
  Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 4 AM
  EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
122 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ003-019-VAZ013-014-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-300230-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Pulaski-Montgomery-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Stuart, Dobson, Bedford, Pulaski, Hix,
Union, Wilkesboro, Amherst, Alderson, White Sulphur Springs,
Bluefield, Flat Top, Rocky Mount, Hinton, Lewisburg, Blacksburg,
and Radford
122 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina,
  central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and
  southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
121 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-300900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-251230T1200Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-
Including the cities of Centreville, Dover, Denton, Chestertown,
Georgetown, Easton, and Rehoboth Beach
121 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex
  Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
100 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

MDZ021>025-VAZ099-100-300300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0010.251229T2000Z-251230T0300Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Accomack-Northampton-
100 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland
  Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton
  and Accomack Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects, such as holiday decorations.

&&

$$

05

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1058 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

DCZ001-MDZ004>006-008-011-013-014-016>018-503>508-VAZ036>040-053-054-
501-505-506-526-527-300000-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
District of Columbia-Frederick MD-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-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-
Madison-Rappahannock-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Northern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest
Prince William-Central and Southeast Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
1058 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast,
  northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
  northwest Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1058 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

MDZ003-VAZ025>031-WVZ050>053-055-300000-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
Washington-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-
Clarke-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
1058 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northwest and western
  Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CJL


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
428 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ007>010-021>026-038>041-073>077-083>086-088-300930-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-
Durham-Franklin-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-Montgomery-
Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
428 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about
the following hazards.

   Red Flag Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Winds on Tuesday and Wednesday will not be as strong, but persistent
low humidity along with daytime gusts up to 20 to 25 mph may result
in a continued risk for adverse fire weather conditions.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
428 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ011-027-028-042-043-078-089-300930-
Halifax-Nash-Edgecombe-Johnston-Wilson-Wayne-Sampson-
428 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The combination of rapidly dropping humidity, strong gusty winds,
and limited rainfall will bring a concern for adverse fire behavior
late this afternoon. Burning is not recommended. Any fires that do
occur should be watched carefully.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Winds on Tuesday and Wednesday will not be as strong, but persistent
low humidity along with daytime gusts up to 20 to 25 mph may result
in a continued risk for adverse fire weather conditions.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
427 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-301000-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
427 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Wind Advisory is in effect for most of the area through late this
evening. Isolated wind damage resulting in some power outages are
possible.

A Gale Warning is in effect for the waters through late this
evening, and for the upper Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to
Indian Head as well as the Chesapeake Bay from North of Pooles
Island to North Beach through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A Gale Warning is in effect for the upper Tidal Potomac River from
Key Bridge to Indian Head as well as the Chesapeake Bay from
North of Pooles Island to North Beach for Tuesday.

Strong winds may lead to isolated wind damage Tuesday across
northeastern Maryland.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please send any wind damage reports to the National Weather
Service.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
427 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-301000-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
427 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Blue Ridge Mountains
through tonight. The peak period for highest wind gusts will be
this afternoon and evening. Numerous downed trees and power
outages are expected.

A Wind Advisory is in effect through late this evening for all
remaining areas aside from portions of the central VA Piedmont.
Isolated wind damage resulting in some power outages are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Strong winds may lead to isolated wind damage Tuesday, especially
near and north of Interstate 70 into the eastern Panhandle of West
Virginia as well as extreme northern Virginia.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please send any wind damage reports to the National Weather
Service.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
427 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-301000-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
427 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A High Wind Warning is in effect through tonight. Numerous downed
trees and power outages are expected.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for locations along and
west of the Allegheny Front this afternoon through tonight. Near
blizzard conditions are expected in snow and blowing snow.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

The High Wind Warning continues through Tuesday afternoon.

There is a slight winter storm threat Wednesday (New Year`s Eve)
into Thursday (New Year`s Day). Several inches of snow and gusty
winds are possible. If this threat materializes, there may be
travel disruptions.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please send any wind damage or snow reports to the National
Weather Service.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
411 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

MDZ021>025-VAZ099-100-300915-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Accomack-Northampton-
411 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern
Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Breezy conditions today ahead of and behind a strong cold front. SW
winds of 15-20 mph with gusts to 30-40 mph are expected this
morning, becoming W and increasing to 20-25 mph with gusts to 35-45
mph this afternoon behind the front.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
411 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-
095>098-509>525-300915-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
411 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north
central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
405 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ029-044-079-090-091-300915-
Martin-Pitt-Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-
405 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Increased fire danger conditions may develop late this afternoon
behind a cold front.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Increased fire danger conditions will be possible Tuesday with low RH
values and breezy west-northwest winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
348 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ004>006-300900-
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-
348 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Red Flag Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
348 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ011-015>020-022>024-300900-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Giles-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
348 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO NOON EST
TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,
southwest Virginia and west central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.

Northwest wind gusts over 45 mph will be possible Monday into
Tuesday, with gusts over 60 mph possible in the highest ridges.

Wind chills Tuesday and Wednesday morning could drop into the single
digits above and below zero, especially in the higher mountains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
348 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ003-019-VAZ032>035-300900-
Surry-Wilkes-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
348 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO NOON EST
TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia and west central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

Northwest wind gusts over 45 mph will be possible Monday into
Tuesday, with gusts over 60 mph possible in the highest ridges.

Wind chills Tuesday and Wednesday morning could drop into the single
digits above and below zero, especially in the higher mountains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
344 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

MDZ012-015-019-020-301100-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
344 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

MPS

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