Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
325 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
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.
ANZ820-012000-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
325 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt early,
then, becoming NW. Seas 7 to 13 ft. Rain likely early with a
chance of snow, then a chance of snow and rain ending.
.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Isolated
snow showers overnight.
.FRI...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Isolated snow
showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON...NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable less than 5 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
325 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ825-012000-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
325 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 25 to 35 kt
early, then, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Chance of
rain ending.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SAT...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON...NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
ANZ450>455-012300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-260101T2300Z/
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-
316 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
ANZ630>632-634-011400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-260102T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA,
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
ANZ633-011400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-260101T2100Z/
Currituck Sound-
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
ANZ635>637-011400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-260101T1800Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
1 to 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River
Bridge.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
ANZ638-011400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-260101T2100Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
around 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads
Bridge-Tunnel.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
ANZ650-652-654-011400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-260102T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4
to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
ANZ656-658-011400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-260101T2100Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
1256 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1232 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
AMZ150-011745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-260101T1800Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1232 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1232 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
AMZ152-154-011745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-260101T1800Z/
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-
1232 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1021 PM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ530>534-537>543-011130-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-260101T2100Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1021 PM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected
through 2 AM. Winds will shift to the northwest late tonight
and continue through Thursday at 15 to 25 kt with gusts around
30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point
VA.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1021 PM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ535-536-011130-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0193.260101T0700Z-260101T2100Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
1021 PM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 10 kt with gusts around 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
203 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
MDZ021>025-VAZ075>078-085-099-521-522-020715-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-Accomack-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
203 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, east
central Virginia, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
A quick period of light to moderate snow showers are possible around
sunrise Thursday morning along a cold front. Little to accumulation
is expected. In addition, a weak system may bring a very light
accumulation of snow tonight.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
203 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-079>084-086>090-092-
093-095>098-100-509>520-523>525-020715-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-
Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City-
New Kent-Gloucester-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-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
203 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026
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...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
402 PM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-012115-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
402 PM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A brief period of snow showers are possible overnight after 3 AM mainly
along and north of I-66/US-50.
A surge of strong winds are possible over the waters after 3 AM.
Special Marine Warnings may be warranted.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
A surge of strong winds are possible over the waters early
Thursday morning. Special Marine Warnings may be warranted.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
402 PM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-012115-
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-
402 PM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A brief period of snow showers are possible overnight after 1 AM
mainly along and north of I-66/US-50.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
402 PM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-012115-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
402 PM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for western Garrett, western
Mineral, western Grant, and western Pendleton Counties from this
afternoon through tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect
for extreme western Allegany and western Highland Counties during
this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for western Garrett, western
Mineral, western Grant, and western Pendleton Counties through
Thursday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for
extreme western Allegany and western Highland Counties during this
time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Please send any snow reports to the National Weather Service.
$$
