Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
316 AM EST Thu Dec 11 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.
ANZ820-112015-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
316 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.SAT...W to SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 4 to
8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.MON...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas
8 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
316 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ828-112015-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
316 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to
10 ft. Isolated showers.
.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT...S to SE winds less than 5 kt, becoming variable 5 to
15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.MON...N to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
316 AM EST Thu Dec 11 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.
ANZ830-112015-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
316 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NW early, then,
diminishing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Isolated showers.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to
8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming N to NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
10 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
243 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
AMZ152-154-156-158-111100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251211T1100Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
243 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6
to 9 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
204 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
ANZ453>455-112015-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251211T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0033.251211T0704Z-251211T2300Z/
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-
204 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...West-northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick
Island DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
502 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
ANZ530>543-111815-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0178.000000T0000Z-251211T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
502 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
2 to 4 feet are expected outside of the smaller estuaries.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
243 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
AMZ131-230-231-111600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-251211T1600Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
243 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
243 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
AMZ150-111900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-251211T1900Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
243 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
ANZ630-631-111500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251211T2100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
* WHEN...Until 4 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
ANZ632-634-111500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251211T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek
VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA
including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
ANZ633-111200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-251211T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
1 to 2 ft.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
ANZ638-111200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251211T1200Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
1 to 2 ft.
* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads
Bridge-Tunnel.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
ANZ650-652-654-111500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251211T2100Z/
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-
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft.
* 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...Until 4 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
ANZ656-658-111500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
158 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 5 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
445 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
NCZ007>011-021>028-041-120945-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Wake-
445 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a chance for a brief period of light snow or flurries Friday
morning. Little to no accumulation or impact is expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Arctic air will move into the area Sunday into early next week. The
coldest temperatures are expected Sunday night and Monday morning
with wind chill values in the teens to single digits. These values
will pose elevated cold-exposure risks for anyone outdoors without
adequate protection. Dress in layers, and ensure pets and vulnerable
family and neighbors are warm and safe.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
445 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
NCZ038>040-042-043-073>078-083>086-088-089-120945-
Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-
Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
445 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Arctic air will move into the area Sunday into early next week. The
coldest temperatures are expected Sunday night and Monday morning
with wind chill values in the teens to single digits. These values
will pose elevated cold-exposure risks for anyone outdoors without
adequate protection. Dress in layers, and ensure pets and vulnerable
family and neighbors are warm and safe.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
410 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-120915-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-Inland Onslow-
Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
410 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
The coldest air of the season arrives Sunday night into early next
week with Arctic high pressure building into the region. Apparent
temps in the single digits to teens will be noted across all of ENC
Monday morning given a combination of temps in the teens and 20s and
breezy NW winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
404 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-120915-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
404 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 10 AM this morning for
western portions of Garrett, Grant, and Pendleton Counties. A
Winter Weather Advisory continues until 7 AM this morning for
eastern Garrett and western Highland Counties.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
There is an Enhanced winter storm threat Friday and Friday night.
Accumulating snow is becoming increasingly likely, and may cause
more significant travel disruptions and closures.
There is a Slight winter storm threat Saturday and Saturday
night. Confidence is increasing in additional accumulating snow,
which would cause travel disruptions if the threat materializes.
Dangerously cold wind chills of 10 to 20 degrees below zero are
possible Sunday and Sunday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are asked to report snowfall and wind gust
observations with the National Weather Service.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
358 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
NCZ002-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507-120900-
Alleghany NC-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-
Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
358 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,
central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia, west
central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Snow showers are possible on Friday. Wind chill values could drop to
near zero during Sunday night into Monday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
