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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
936 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

New England continental shelf and slope waters from 25 nm
offshore to the Hague Line, except to 1000 fm south of New
England.

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.

ANZ815-100300-
South of Long Island between Montauk Point and Sandy Hook to
1000 FM-
936 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft, building to
6 to 10 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
8 to 13 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W 25 to 30 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft. Chance of rain. Scattered showers.
.THU...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Joseph. Ocean Prediction Center.

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
936 AM EST Tue Dec 9 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.

ANZ820-100300-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
936 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
Chance of rain.
.THU...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
611 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ450>455-092300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/
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-
611 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning
  through Wednesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-092000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0115.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251210T2300Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
  Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
  Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning
  through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ350-353-355-092000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0115.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0600Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Gale Watch,
  southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8
  to 13 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning
  through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine


Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
611 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ450>455-092300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/
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-
611 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning
  through Wednesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
239 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ231>235-237-251-092045-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0025.251210T0600Z-251211T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
239 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode
  Island coastal waters.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

Frank

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
239 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ250-254>256-092045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-251209T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0025.251210T0600Z-251211T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
239 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-092000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0115.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251210T2300Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
  Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
  Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning
  through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ350-353-355-092000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0115.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0600Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Gale Watch,
  southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8
  to 13 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning
  through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
534 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

NYZ017-018-036-037-044>046-057-062-101045-
Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-
Otsego-Delaware-Sullivan-
534 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

A low pressure system will move through the area Wednesday. Morning
snow will change to an elevation based rain/snow mix in the
afternoon and evening as warmer air works its way into the area from
the south. Higher elevations east of I-81 could see a few inches of
snow. This may cause slick roadways and low visibility. On Thursday,
lake effect snow showers are expected to develop with scattered snow
squalls possible. Monitor the forecast for updates.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
158 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ350-353-355-100700-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
158 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.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.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

$$

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