Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1101 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 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.
ANZ920-160230-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
1101 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN...E to NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming E to SE 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
Scattered tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.TUE...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft.
.WED...N winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to
11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E to NE winds less than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
242 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ANZ530>543-151445-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0039.260315T1300Z-260316T1000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
242 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
203 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ANZ350-151915-
/O.EXP.KOKX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260315T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0031.260315T0603Z-260315T0900Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.A.0008.260316T1000Z-260317T1000Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
203 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 10
kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to
40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet possible.
* WHERE...Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this
morning. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late
Monday 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.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
230 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
PAZ004>006-010>012-037-041-042-151930-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.260315T2000Z-260316T1200Z/
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Tioga-Northern
Lycoming-Sullivan-
Including the cities of St. Marys, Wellsboro, Coudersport,
Emporium, Trout Run, Renovo, Warren, Mansfield, Bradford,
Laporte, and Ridgway
230 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming,
Potter, Sullivan, Tioga, and Warren Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It will be breezy during the day on Sunday
before the Wind Advisory goes into effect, but the strongest gusts
are expected Sunday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege
Banghoff/Bowen
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
230 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
PAZ017-018-024-033-151930-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.260315T1300Z-260316T1200Z/
Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Clearfield, Philipsburg, DuBois,
Johnstown, and Somerset
230 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and Somerset
Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be Sunday
morning and then Sunday evening through the overnight hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
205 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
NYZ024-055-PAZ038-043-151815-
/O.EXA.KBGM.WI.Y.0003.260315T2100Z-260316T1200Z/
Chemung-Tioga-Bradford-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Owego, Waverly, Towanda, Tunkhannock,
Sayre, and Elmira
205 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up of 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In New York, Chemung and Tioga Counties. In Pennsylvania,
Bradford and Wyoming Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
257 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ANZ430-431-152000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.260316T1000Z-260317T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
257 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
extremely rough waters possible.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
257 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ANZ450>455-152000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.260316T1000Z-260317T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
257 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
8 to 13 ft possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
203 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-355-151915-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.A.0008.260316T1000Z-260317T1000Z/
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-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
203 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
4 to 7 feet possible.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
Shinnecock Bay as well as the ocean waters west of Fire Island
Inlet NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday 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.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
203 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ANZ350-151915-
/O.EXP.KOKX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260315T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0031.260315T0603Z-260315T0900Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.A.0008.260316T1000Z-260317T1000Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
203 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 10
kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to
40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet possible.
* WHERE...Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this
morning. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late
Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
203 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ANZ353-151915-
/O.EXP.KOKX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260315T0600Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.A.0008.260316T1000Z-260317T1000Z/
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
203 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
12 to 17 feet possible.
* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1018 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
ANZ650-652-654-151030-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0011.260316T1400Z-260317T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
1018 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
7 to 12 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
231 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
NYZ045-046-056-057-062-PAZ039-040-044-047-048-072-160645-
Chenango-Otsego-Broome-Delaware-Sullivan-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-
Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
231 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible Monday
afternoon and early evening with damaging winds and heavy rainfall
as the main threats. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out as well.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
231 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
NYZ022>025-044-055-PAZ038-043-160645-
Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Cortland-Tioga-Bradford-Wyoming-
231 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Wind Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Wind Advisory.
Also, scattered strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible
Monday afternoon and early evening with damaging winds and heavy
rainfall as the main threats. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out
as well.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
433 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-
095>098-509>525-152045-
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-
433 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 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...Sunday through Friday.
A strong cold front will cross the region late Monday, bringing an
enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms, including the potential for
tornadoes, both ahead of the front in the late morning through mid
afternoon, and along the front late in the afternoon or evening.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed Monday.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
227 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-151830-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
227 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Watch.
There is also potential for storm force winds Monday into Monday
night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
&&
This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
520 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
MDZ012-015-019-020-150930-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
520 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Severe thunderstorms are possible Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
