Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1024 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 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.
ANZ920-120315-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
1024 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...S winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Areas of fog with vsby 1 nm or less.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building
to 6 to 10 ft. Areas of fog with vsby 1 nm or less.
.THU...SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Areas of fog.
Scattered showers and tstms. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 7 to 13 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.FRI...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW 25 to 30 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.SAT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N to NE 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN...E to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
642 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
ANZ650-652-654-111845-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0031.260311T2300Z-260312T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
642 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt,
becoming northwest 20 to 25 kt with gust to 30 kt with seas 4 to
6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
525 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
ANZ530>543-111730-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0035.260311T1800Z-260312T1000Z/
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-
525 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...South 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 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
314 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
ANZ331-335-340-112200-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0027.260312T1000Z-260312T1900Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
314 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of the Orient Point and the
Connecticut River, and Peconic and Gardiners Bays.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
314 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
ANZ338-112200-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0027.260312T0400Z-260312T1900Z/
New York Harbor-
314 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...New York Harbor, including Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook
Bay.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM EDT 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.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
314 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
ANZ345-112200-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0027.260311T2200Z-260312T1900Z/
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
314 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...The Long Island south shore bays.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
314 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
ANZ350-353-355-112200-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0027.260311T2200Z-260312T2200Z/
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-
314 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5
to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
305 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
ANZ430-431-112100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0027.260312T0100Z-260312T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
305 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt then becoming northwest and rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wind shift from southerly to
northwesterly will occur later tonight and early Thursday
morning with the passage of a strong cold front.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
305 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
ANZ450>455-112100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0027.260311T2000Z-260312T2200Z/
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-
305 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt then becoming northwest and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...The Atlantic coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wind shift from southerly to
northwesterly will occur later tonight and early Thursday
morning with the passage of a strong cold front.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
551 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
ANZ331-332-340-345-350-353-CTZ011-012-NYZ079-081-121000-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Northeast Suffolk-
Southeast Suffolk-
551 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters,
southern Connecticut and southeast New York.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Locally dense fog may be possible tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
&&
This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
532 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-120945-
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-
532 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
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...Today and Tonight
Severe thunderstorms are possible today, most likely between 4 PM
and 9 PM. Severe thunderstorms may be capable of producing
damaging wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph, a few instances of large
hail, and a few tornadoes which could even be strong.
Monitor the latest forecast for updates and watches, and be sure
to have a way to receive warnings promptly.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Wind gusts could approach gale-force over the waters on Friday
afternoon into Friday evening, particularly closer to shore.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed this afternoon.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
532 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-120945-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
532 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Severe thunderstorms are possible today, most likely between 2 PM
and 7 PM. Severe thunderstorms may be capable of producing
damaging wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph, a few instances of large
hail, and a few tornadoes which could even be strong.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible on Friday into Friday night
on the Blue Ridge and in the Potomac Highlands, which could lead
to isolated wind damage and power outages.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed this afternoon.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
518 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
NYZ017-018-036-044>046-056-057-062-PAZ040-120930-
Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Madison-Cortland-Chenango-Otsego-Broome-
Delaware-Sullivan-Northern Wayne-
518 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Showers and thunderstorms will bring the potential for more localized
flooding today into Thursday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about severe weather to the NWS.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
518 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
NYZ015-016-022>025-055-PAZ038-039-043-044-047-048-072-120930-
Yates-Seneca-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Tioga-Bradford-
Susquehanna-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
518 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this
evening. Locally damaging winds will be possible with any of these
thunderstorms.
Also, showers and thunderstorms today will bring the potential for
more localized flooding today into Thursday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about severe weather to the NWS.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
508 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
MDZ012-015-019-020-120915-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
508 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible later this afternoon into
early this evening. Most likely timing is between 3 PM and 10 PM.
Severe thunderstorms may be capable of locally damaging straight line
wind gusts up to 60 to 70 mph. Hail up to quarter-size and an
isolated tornado is possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.
$$
DeSilva
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
438 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-026>028-035-036-041-045-046-049>053-056-
058-063-064-120845-
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-
Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton-
Franklin-Northern Lycoming-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-
Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Schuylkill-Cumberland-
Adams-
438 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms are possible this
afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the most common hazard,
but a tornado is also possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Strong gusty winds are possible Friday afternoon into Friday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
438 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
PAZ037-042-120845-
Tioga-Sullivan-
438 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Widely scattered strong to severe storms with gusty winds are
possible this afternoon and evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Strong gusty winds are possible Friday afternoon into Friday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
438 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
PAZ057-059-065-066-120845-
Dauphin-Lebanon-York-Lancaster-
438 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
evening. Damaging winds will be the most common hazard, but a tornado
is also possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Strong, gusty winds are possible Thursday and again Friday into
Friday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
652 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2026
MDZ021>025-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-099-100-509>525-
112300-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
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-Accomack-Northampton-
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-
652 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, 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...Wednesday through Monday.
A strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out tomorrow
afternoon/evening. The main risks being damaging wind, hail, and
a low-end tornado threat.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
