Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1030 AM 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.
ANZ920-230215-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
1030 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...E to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Rain
likely.
.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.
.SUN...S to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TUE...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1026 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
ANZ530-538-222230-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-260523T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
1026 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Patapsco
River including Baltimore Harbor.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1026 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
ANZ531>534-537-539>543-222230-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-260523T2200Z/
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-
1026 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* 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 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1018 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
ANZ650-652-222230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-260523T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
1018 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
249 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
ANZ353-355-222315-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0060.260522T1200Z-260523T2200Z/
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
249 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this
morning into afternoon with seas 4 to 5 feet expected. East
winds increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt Saturday.
Seas building to 7 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions possible Saturday night
into Sunday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
225 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
ANZ430-222100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.260522T1000Z-260523T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
225 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough
waters expected.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
MJL
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
225 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
ANZ431-222100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
225 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough
waters.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
225 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
ANZ450-222100-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.260522T1200Z-260523T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
225 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
225 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
ANZ451>455-222100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T2200Z/
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-
225 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
5 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape
Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
254 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-222100-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0002.260522T1200Z-260523T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
254 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern
Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water temperatures are in the 50s to low
60s. These cold water temperatures can quickly cause
hypothermia and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly
immersed in the water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.
&&
$$
MJL
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
406 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
MDZ025-VAZ099-100-221615-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.260522T1200Z-260523T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
406 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS 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, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this 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.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
422 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
MDZ025-VAZ098>100-230830-
Maryland Beaches-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-
422 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern
Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Beach Hazards Statement.
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
315 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
ANZ350-353-355-380-383-385-231215-
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-
315 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Gale conditions possible Saturday Night through Sunday.
.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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
315 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-231215-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
315 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
High Risk of rip current development likely Saturday and Sunday,
possibly into Monday. High Surf potential Saturday Night through
Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
&&
This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.
$$
