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Gale Warning


Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
430 PM EDT Fri May 22 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.

ANZ920-230745-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
430 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...E winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Rain likely.
.SAT...E winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to
13 ft. Rain likely.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms, then rain likely with vsby 1 nm or less.
.SUN...S to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. Rain likely
with vsby 1 nm or less.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TUE...N to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming W to SW.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...W to SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ451-452-230900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T1000Z-260524T0600Z/
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-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
  Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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 Mount Holly NJ
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ453>455-230900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T1000Z-260524T0200Z/
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-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 Mount Holly NJ
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ481-482-230900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T1000Z-260524T0600Z/
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ
  from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great
  Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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 Mount Holly NJ
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ483-485-230900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T1000Z-260524T0200Z/
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20
  to 60 NM and Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 Mount Holly NJ
354 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-230900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SU.Y.0001.260523T1200Z-260524T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260524T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
354 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern
  Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
  Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Saturday to 8
  AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water temperatures are in the 50s to low
  60s. These cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia
  and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the
  water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

$$

Guzzo


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
525 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ530-538-231000-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-260524T1000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
525 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, and Patapsco
  River including Baltimore Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ531>534-537-539>543-231000-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-260524T1000Z/
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-
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 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point
  VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA,
  Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to
  Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to
  Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters
  surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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 Mount Holly NJ
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ430-230900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-260524T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough
  waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Saturday night.

* 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
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ431-230900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260524T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt and very rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Hoeflich

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ450-230900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260524T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ451-452-230900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T1000Z-260524T0600Z/
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-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
  Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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 Mount Holly NJ
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ453>455-230900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T1000Z-260524T0200Z/
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-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 New York NY
224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ331-332-340-230730-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0061.260524T0300Z-260524T2200Z/
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-
224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
  Haven, and Peconic and Gardiners Bays.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ335-230730-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0061.260524T0000Z-260524T1800Z/
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New Haven.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ338-345-230730-
/O.EXB.KOKX.SC.Y.0060.260523T1300Z-260524T1500Z/
New York Harbor-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...New York Harbor, including Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook
  Bay, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock
  Bay.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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
224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ350-230730-
/O.EXB.KOKX.SC.Y.0060.260523T1800Z-260524T2200Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ353-355-230730-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-260524T2200Z/
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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 Wakefield VA
201 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ650-652-230215-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-260524T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
201 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  6 to 9 ft.

* 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...Until 7 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
354 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-230900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SU.Y.0001.260523T1200Z-260524T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260524T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
354 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern
  Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
  Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Saturday to 8
  AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water temperatures are in the 50s to low
  60s. These cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia
  and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the
  water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

$$

Guzzo

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
230 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-230930-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0001.260523T1000Z-260524T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
230 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
  Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
  people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
  should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.

&&

$$

Be sure to use the MyCoast app to relay photos and reports of
coastal flooding and beach erosion.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
410 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

MDZ025-VAZ098>100-230415-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260524T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-
410 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 ft will result in rough surf
  conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
  Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, sneaker waves, and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution
should be used when in or near the water

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
412 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

MDZ025-VAZ098>100-232015-
Maryland Beaches-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-
412 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern
Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
251 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ350-353-355-380-383-385-231900-
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-
Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 nm-
Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY from 20 to 60 nm-
251 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

  Small Carft Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

  Small Craft Advisory

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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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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