Special Marine Warning
Special Marine Warning
ANZ536-230245-
/O.NEW.KLWX.MA.W.0172.260723T0112Z-260723T0245Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
912 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...
* Until 1045 PM EDT.
* At 911 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm west of
Aquia Creek, moving east at 20 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...
Potomac Creek, Widewater, Maryland Point, Nanjemoy Creek, Port
Tobacco River, Quantico, Swan Point, Mathias Point, U.S. 301 Nice
Memorial Bridge, Popes Creek, Brent Point, Westmoreland State Park,
Fairview Beach, Cobb Island, and Dahlgren.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
&&
LAT...LON 3850 7733 3853 7731 3853 7721 3851 7724
3839 7723 3846 7701 3835 7696 3828 7686
3817 7686 3821 7695 3826 7696 3828 7698
3827 7700 3830 7703 3838 7706 3833 7717
3833 7730 3841 7733
TIME...MOT...LOC 0111Z 273DEG 20KT 3842 7755
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS
$$
CJL
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
742 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MDC045-230145-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.FA.Y.0048.260722T2342Z-260723T0145Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wicomico MD-
742 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Maryland, including the following
county, Wicomico.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 742 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Salisbury, Fruitland, Salisbury University, Parsonsburg,
Pittsville, Willards, Salisbury-Wicomico, Chesapeake Heights,
Lakewood, Powellville and Shad Point.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3844 7535 3833 7535 3830 7555 3829 7563
3837 7566 3842 7556
$$
HET
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
824 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ530>532-539-540-230830-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-260723T1200Z/
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-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
824 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Chester River
to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay.
* WHEN...Until 8 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
824 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ533-534-537-541-543-230830-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
824 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank
River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
DHOF
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
706 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ450>455-230600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-260723T0600Z/
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-
706 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...New Jersey and Delaware Atlantic coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 2 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
659 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ350-353-231200-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260723T2000Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
659 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Winds becoming North 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt
early. Seas 4 to 7 feet.
* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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
659 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ355-231000-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260723T1000Z/
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
659 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Winds becoming North 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 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.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
555 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-240000-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-260724T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
555 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.
&&
$$
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
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
237 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MDZ022>025-230400-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.FA.A.0005.000000T0000Z-260723T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
237 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset and Wicomico.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall remain
possible through this evening. This will be in addition to 2
to 4 inches of rain that fell yesterday into early this
morning. This will maintain a localized flood threat through
this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
912 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ532>534-536-537-540>543-230400-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
912 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE THIS EVENING...
A few thunderstorms are possible until around midnight, mainly
south of Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay, and Occoquan on the
tidal Potomac River. A strong thunderstorm with winds of 20 to 30
knots is possible. A couple of Special Marine Warnings may be
needed. Mariners should prepare for gusty winds and lightning.
$$
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
912 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ538-230400-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
912 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...BRIEF GUSTY NORTHERLY WINDS THIS EVENING...
A brief period of northerly wind gusts of 15 to 20 knots is
possible through late this evening. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra
caution if navigating the waters during this time.
$$
DHOF
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
844 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-240045-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
844 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm is possible through
11 PM from the Stafford/Fredericksburg area in Virginia into
southern Maryland. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning, or a Special
Marine Warning for gusty winds over nearby waters, may be needed.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
524 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MDZ012-015-019-020-230915-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
524 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are possible this
afternoon and early this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MDZ021-VAZ064-075-521-230830-
Dorchester-Caroline-Westmoreland-Western Essex-
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, east
central Virginia and north central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind
gusts and heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding will be the main
threats.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MDZ022>024-230830-
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.
.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.
Flood Watch.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind
gusts and heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding will be the main
threats.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MDZ025-230830-
Maryland Beaches-
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Flood Watch.
MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind
gusts and heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding will be the main
threats.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
