Special Marine Warning
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1006 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
ANZ531-532-539-540-230230-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260323T0230Z/
1006 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT...
For the following areas...
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD...
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD...
Chester River to Queenstown MD...
Eastern Bay...
At 1006 PM EDT, a front was located 15 nm north of Bivalve, moving
southeast at 50 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by
suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel.
Locations impacted include...
Parsons Island, Eastern Bay, Greenbury Point, Miles River, Love
Point, Highland Beach, Sandy Point State Park, Baltimore Light,
Severn River, Romancoke, Bloody Point Light, Matapeake, Chesapeake
Bay Bridge, Thomas Point Light, Poplar Island, Naval Academy,
Annapolis, Mayo, and Shady Side.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3879 7619 3885 7627 3874 7634 3872 7651
3898 7649 3902 7641 3913 7643 3912 7625
3901 7622 3897 7625 3904 7631 3903 7631
3884 7638 3884 7637 3895 7631 3892 7631
3890 7630 3896 7625
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 337DEG 48KT 3856 7586
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
EST
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 72
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATE COLLEGE PA
957 PM EDT SUN MAR 22 2026
PAC009-013-021-027-033-035-041-043-055-057-061-067-087-093-097-
099-109-111-119-230400-
/O.EXT.KCTP.SV.A.0072.000000T0000Z-260323T0400Z/
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 72, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
BEDFORD BLAIR CAMBRIA
CENTRE CLEARFIELD CLINTON
CUMBERLAND DAUPHIN FRANKLIN
FULTON HUNTINGDON JUNIATA
MIFFLIN MONTOUR NORTHUMBERLAND
PERRY SNYDER SOMERSET
UNION
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTOONA, BEDFORD, CARLISLE,
CHAMBERSBURG, CLEARFIELD, DANVILLE, DUBOIS, HARRISBURG, HERSHEY,
HUNTINGDON, JOHNSTOWN, LEWISBURG, LEWISTOWN, LOCK HAVEN,
MCCONNELLSBURG, MIFFLINTOWN, MOUNT UNION, NEWPORT, RENOVO,
SELINSGROVE, SHAMOKIN, SOMERSET, STATE COLLEGE, SUNBURY,
AND WAYNESBORO.
$$
Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
457 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 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.
ANZ920-230745-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
457 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Isolated
tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas 6 to
10 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.WED...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
631 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
ANZ650-652-230645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0038.260323T1700Z-260324T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
631 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO
6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and seas 3
to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
615 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
ANZ530>534-537>543-230900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0046.260323T0600Z-260324T1000Z/
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 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-
615 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MONDAY TO
6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point
VA.
* WHEN...From 2 AM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
DHOF
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
615 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
ANZ535-536-230900-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-260322T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0046.260323T0600Z-260324T1000Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
615 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MONDAY TO
6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED FOR THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From 2 AM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
222 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
ANZ350-353-355-230730-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260324T1100Z/
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-
222 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming north 10 to 20 kt with gusts up
to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet expected.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
A weak cold front front passes
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
211 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
ANZ430-431-230900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0033.260323T1200Z-260324T0700Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
211 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO
3 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
choppy waters expected.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 3 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
211 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
ANZ450>455-230900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0033.260323T1000Z-260324T1000Z/
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-
211 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
3 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...The Atlantic coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
951 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
VAZ025-026-029-036>040-050-051-056-504-507-508-WVZ506-231400-
Augusta-Rockingham-Page-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-
Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Spotsylvania-Eastern Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft,
Harrisonburg, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Lovingston,
Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison, Washington, Orange,
Gordonsville, Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Monterey, Big Meadows,
Wintergreen, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle,
and Sugar Grove
951 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA INTO
EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA ON MONDAY...
The combination of dry fine fuels, relative humidities around 25
to 30 percent, and wind gusts around 30 to 40 mph will lead to an
increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires Monday.
Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette
butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any
equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry or environmental
protection website.
For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com
For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
$$
DHOF
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1006 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
ANZ531-532-539-540-230230-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260323T0230Z/
1006 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT...
For the following areas...
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD...
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD...
Chester River to Queenstown MD...
Eastern Bay...
At 1006 PM EDT, a front was located 15 nm north of Bivalve, moving
southeast at 50 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by
suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel.
Locations impacted include...
Parsons Island, Eastern Bay, Greenbury Point, Miles River, Love
Point, Highland Beach, Sandy Point State Park, Baltimore Light,
Severn River, Romancoke, Bloody Point Light, Matapeake, Chesapeake
Bay Bridge, Thomas Point Light, Poplar Island, Naval Academy,
Annapolis, Mayo, and Shady Side.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3879 7619 3885 7627 3874 7634 3872 7651
3898 7649 3902 7641 3913 7643 3912 7625
3901 7622 3897 7625 3904 7631 3903 7631
3884 7638 3884 7637 3895 7631 3892 7631
3890 7630 3896 7625
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 337DEG 48KT 3856 7586
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
EST
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
912 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
ANZ530-531-538-539-230300-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
912 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...BRIEF PERIOD OF GUSTY NORTHERLY WINDS...
* WHAT...Brief period of northerly gusts 20 to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Sandy
Point MD.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should seek safe harbor.
$$
DHOF
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
952 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-240200-
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-
952 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 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...Tonight
Special Marine Warnings may be needed for brief periods of strong
northerly gusts overnight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is an elevated threat for the rapid spread of fires near and
south of Fredericksburg on Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
952 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-240200-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
952 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Some hail or gusty winds is possible in an isolated strong storm
or two overnight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is an elevated threat for the rapid spread of fires near and
south of Highway 33 on Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
357 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033>036-045-049>052-056-057-063-232000-
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-
Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-
Southern Clinton-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Perry-Dauphin-
Cumberland-
357 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 72 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
130 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
NYZ062-PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-231730-
Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-
Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
130 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
A few isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this
afternoon and evening. Storms could contain gusty winds, hail, and
heavy rain.
In addition, falling temperatures could lead to a light coating of
ice on secondary roads late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
severe weather to the NWS.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
451 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
MDZ012-015-019-020-230900-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
451 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Strong to severe thunderstorms could bring isolated damaging winds
and large hail this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
