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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
939 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

ANZ532>534-537-540>543-212200-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0071.260422T0000Z-260422T1200Z/
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-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-
939 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
  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, and Tangier Sound
  and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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 Wakefield VA
437 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

ANZ650-652-211645-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0051.260422T0500Z-260422T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
437 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 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 AM to 1 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
231 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

ANZ430-431-212000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0045.260422T0600Z-260422T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
231 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  choppy waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
231 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

ANZ450>455-212000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0045.260422T0600Z-260422T1500Z/
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-
231 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
  of 2-4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
219 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

ANZ345-353-212000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0049.260422T1000Z-260422T2200Z/
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
219 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and ocean
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...The Long Island south shore bays, and Fire Island
  Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
219 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

ANZ355-212000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0049.260422T0600Z-260422T2200Z/
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
219 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
  2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

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 Mount Holly NJ
505 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

MDZ012-015-019-020-220915-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
505 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast 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.

   Freeze Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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
221 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-103>108-NYZ067>071-078>081-221000-
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-
Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
221 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut,
northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York.

.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.

   Freeze Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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.

$$

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