Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
447 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 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.
ANZ915-270800-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
447 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft. Chance of rain.
.MON...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Chance of
rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming E to NE 5 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SE 10 to
20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.THU...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 6 to 9 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
447 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ920-270800-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
447 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.MON...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NE 5 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.THU...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.FRI...W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
113 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
ANZ650-652-270115-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260427T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
113 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 9 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 6 AM EDT early this
morning. For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM EDT 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
113 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
ANZ680-682-270115-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260427T0300Z/
Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to
60 NM-
113 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
7 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from
20 to 60 NM and Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore
Island VA from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
308 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
MDZ025-VAZ099-270315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260427T0400Z/
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-
308 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack County.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
458 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-262200-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-260426T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
458 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
458 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
ANZ532-533-540>542-270300-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-260427T0300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
458 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD,
Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
458 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
ANZ534-537-543-270500-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-260427T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
458 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
ANZ450-270800-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260427T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
AKL
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
ANZ451>455-270800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260427T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0047.260426T1854Z-260427T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM-
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to
Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Great Egg
Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May
NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape
Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
234 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
ANZ350-270800-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260427T2200Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
234 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 3 to 5 feet.
* WHERE...Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
234 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
ANZ353-355-270800-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260427T2200Z/
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
234 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 3 to 5 feet.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Frost Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
NJZ001-007-009-PAZ054-055-062-105-270815-
/O.CON.KPHI.FR.Y.0003.260427T0400Z-260427T1200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Hunterdon-Carbon-Monroe-Northampton-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Jim Thorpe, Flemington, Bethlehem,
Perkasie, Chalfont, Washington, Easton, Newton, and Stroudsburg
311 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in frost
formation, especially in sheltered valleys.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties. In
Pennsylvania, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, and Upper Bucks
Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
AKL
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
NJZ010-015-019-021-022-027-PAZ101-103-270815-
/O.EXA.KPHI.FR.Y.0003.260427T0400Z-260427T1200Z/
Somerset-Mercer-Northwestern Burlington-Cumberland-Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-Western Chester-Western Montgomery-
Including the cities of Hammonton, Oxford, Wharton State Forest,
Pottstown, Moorestown, Trenton, Somerville, Millville,
Collegeville, Mount Holly, and Honey Brook
311 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in frost
formation, especially in sheltered valleys.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Mercer, Somerset, Atlantic, Cumberland,
Northwestern Burlington, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. In
Pennsylvania, Western Chester and Western Montgomery Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
MDZ025-VAZ099-270815-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland and
southeast 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 Surf Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
