Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
326 AM EST Thu Jan 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.
ANZ915-221945-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
326 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft.
.TONIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 30 to 35 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft.
.SAT...N to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming N 20 to 25 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN...E winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming SW. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.MON...W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to
14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
206 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
PAZ012-018-019-024-025-033-045-222145-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WS.A.0002.260125T0300Z-260126T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260122T1500Z/
Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-
Somerset-Southern Clinton-
Including the cities of Philipsburg, Somerset, Johnstown, Renovo,
State College, Altoona, and Lock Haven
206 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph with
isolated gusts over 45 possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy
snow with significant accumulations possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through
Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, slippery roads possible
for the Thursday morning commute. For the Winter Storm Watch,
roads and especially bridges and overpasses will likely become
slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult late Saturday night
through Monday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few stronger snow showers are possible this
morning with rapid reductions in visibility and a quick
accumulation on roadways.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or visiting 511PA.com.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
759 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
ANZ530>533-538>541-222100-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260122T2100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.260123T1700Z-260123T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0003.260123T2300Z-260124T1100Z/
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-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
759 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, west winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt
possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
Choptank River.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6
PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
759 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
ANZ534-537-542-543-222100-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260122T2100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0003.260123T2300Z-260124T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
759 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to
30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent
River to Broomes Island MD and Tangier Sound and the inland
waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
759 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
ANZ535-536-222100-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260122T2100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.260123T1700Z-260124T1100Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
759 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO
6 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 5 to 10
kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon
Friday to 6 AM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
501 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
ANZ350-353-230000-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260123T0600Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
501 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
501 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
ANZ355-230000-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260123T0000Z/
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
501 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 7 feet.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
223 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
ANZ450>453-221800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260122T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
223 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to
Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg
Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hoeflich
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
216 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant
snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday
especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95.
In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very
cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of
next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-VAZ053>057-527-222115-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WS.A.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T1200Z/
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-
216 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible.
There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over
10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible.
* WHERE...DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, and
southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday
evening, becoming heavy at times late Saturday night with rates of
one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or
freezing rain is possible Sunday. Significant icing is possible
especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or
less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the
teens and single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and
lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills
possible at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Now is
the time to make preparations for the storm. This includes getting
any necessary groceries or medicines that you may not be able to
access this weekend into early next week due to any potential
closure. Have an emergency kit in the car including extra batteries,
a flashlight, and blanket just in case you get stranded. Make sure
to refuel or charge your car before the storm hits. Check on elderly
friends, family, and neighbors and don`t forget about pets or
livestock during this prolonged cold period.
&&
$$
DHOF/EST
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
216 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant
snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday
especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95.
In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very
cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of
next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-222115-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WS.A.0001.260124T2100Z-260126T0900Z/
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-
216 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible.
There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over
10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially
south of Interstate 70.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, and northern Maryland,
central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern
West Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by
Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with
rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with
sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of
Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across
central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is
possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and
single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting
through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills
possible at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Now is
the time to make preparations for the storm. This includes getting
any necessary groceries or medicines that you may not be able to
access this weekend into early next week due to any potential
closure. Have an emergency kit in the car including extra batteries,
a flashlight, and blanket just in case you get stranded. Make sure
to refuel or charge your car before the storm hits. Check on elderly
friends, family, and neighbors and don`t forget about pets or
livestock during this prolonged cold period.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
212 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
DEZ001>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ016>019-021>025-027-PAZ070-071-101-
102-104-222015-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WS.A.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen
Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern
Burlington-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Including the cities of Norristown, Atlantic City, Easton, Honey
Brook, Rehoboth Beach, Centreville, Cape May Court House, West
Chester, Denton, Pennsville, Moorestown, Cherry Hill, Media,
Kennett Square, Mount Holly, Chestertown, Wharton State Forest,
Wilmington, Oxford, Hammonton, Lansdale, Georgetown,
Philadelphia, Millville, Ocean City, Glassboro, Camden, and Dover
212 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and significant snow accumulations likely.
Precipitation may mix with sleet and freezing rain on Sunday.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, southern New Jersey, and southeast
Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
212 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
NJZ001-007>010-012>015-020-026-PAZ054-055-060>062-103-105-106-222015-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WS.A.0001.260125T0600Z-260126T1800Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western
Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-Carbon-
Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Perkasie, Easton, Trenton, Newton,
Bethlehem, Sandy Hook, Pottstown, Collegeville, Freehold,
Morristown, Somerville, Doylestown, Reading, Flemington,
Washington, New Brunswick, Morrisville, Jackson, Allentown,
Chalfont, Long Beach Island, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg
212 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and significant snow accumulations likely.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New
Jersey and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
Cooper
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
206 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
PAZ012-018-019-024-025-033-045-222145-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WS.A.0002.260125T0300Z-260126T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260122T1500Z/
Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-
Somerset-Southern Clinton-
Including the cities of Philipsburg, Somerset, Johnstown, Renovo,
State College, Altoona, and Lock Haven
206 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph with
isolated gusts over 45 possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy
snow with significant accumulations possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through
Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, slippery roads possible
for the Thursday morning commute. For the Winter Storm Watch,
roads and especially bridges and overpasses will likely become
slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult late Saturday night
through Monday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few stronger snow showers are possible this
morning with rapid reductions in visibility and a quick
accumulation on roadways.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or visiting 511PA.com.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
206 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
PAZ026>028-034>037-041-042-046-049>053-056>059-063>066-222145-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WS.A.0002.260125T0300Z-260126T1800Z/
Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Tioga-Northern
Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-
Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Laporte, Mifflintown, Berwick,
McConnellsburg, Lewistown, Mansfield, Mount Union, Huntingdon,
Lebanon, Shamokin, Chambersburg, Pottsville, Hershey, Trout Run,
York, Lewisburg, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Selinsgrove, Wellsboro,
Carlisle, Bedford, Williamsport, Danville, Gettysburg, Newport,
Bloomsburg, and Sunbury
206 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow with significant accumulations possible. Snow
may mix with or transition to sleet in southern PA on Sunday and
Sunday night.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult late
Saturday night through Monday morning.+
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 or visiting 511PA.com.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege
Banghoff/Bauco
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
204 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
NYZ015>018-022>025-036-037-044>046-055>057-062-PAZ038>040-043-044-
047-048-072-221915-
/O.CON.KBGM.WS.A.0003.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/
Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-
Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-Otsego-Tioga-
Broome-Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-
Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
Including the cities of Norwich, Towanda, Monticello, Corning,
Penn Yan, Cortland, Milford, Seneca Falls, Hazleton, Elmira,
Honesdale, Equinunk, Oneonta, Owego, Delhi, Montrose,
Wilkes-Barre, Hornell, Scranton, Oneida, Rome, Watkins Glen,
Utica, Binghamton, Syracuse, Auburn, Ithaca, Sayre, Hamilton,
Waverly, Walton, Damascus, Hallstead, and Tunkhannock
204 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Widespread heavy snow with significant accumulations
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snow could make travel extremely difficult Sunday
through Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At this time, the heaviest snowfall is
forecast to be from the Twin Tiers southward, however, further
adjustments to the storm track is likely in the coming days.
Snowfall could be very heavy at times Sunday through Sunday night
with hourly rates exceeding 1 inch per hour.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
Kistner
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
148 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
MDZ021>023-VAZ048-060>062-064-068-069-075-509>513-515-517-519-521-
221500-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-
Goochland-Caroline-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western
Chesterfield-Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-
Western King William-Western King and Queen-Western Essex-
148 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is
increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may
result in major impacts in infrastructure and transportation.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
and north central Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The combination of significant
snow and ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause
widespread and long-lasting power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
148 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
MDZ024-025-NCZ012-013-030-VAZ065>067-076>090-092-093-099-514-516-518-
520-522-523-221500-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/
Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Northampton-Hertford-Bertie-
Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-
Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and
Petersburg)-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-
Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-
Accomack-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-Eastern
Henrico-Eastern King William-Eastern King and Queen-Eastern Essex-
York-
148 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is
increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may
result in major impacts in infrastructure and transportation.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina,
and central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast
Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The combination of significant
snow and ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause
widespread and long-lasting power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
759 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
ANZ530>533-538>541-222100-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260122T2100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.260123T1700Z-260123T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0003.260123T2300Z-260124T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
759 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, west winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt
possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
Choptank River.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6
PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
759 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
ANZ534-537-542-543-222100-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260122T2100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0003.260123T2300Z-260124T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
759 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to
30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent
River to Broomes Island MD and Tangier Sound and the inland
waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through
late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
436 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024-025-033-045-230945-
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-
Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Somerset-
Southern Clinton-
436 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Watch.
An extended period of frigid weather is expected Friday into next
week with sub-zero to potentially dangerous wind chills. Saturday
morning and Tuesday morning will be the coldest.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
305 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
MDZ021>025-NCZ012>014-030-031-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-
095>100-509>525-230815-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Bertie-Chowan-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
305 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern
Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Watch.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
226 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
NYZ015>018-022>025-036-037-044>046-055>057-062-PAZ038>040-043-044-
047-048-072-230730-
Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-
Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-Otsego-Tioga-
Broome-Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-
Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
226 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Watch.
Also, an Arctic airmass settles over the region on Friday with lows
Saturday morning dropping below zero and wind chill temperatures of
-10 to -20 possible early Saturday morning. A cold weather advisory
may be needed at a later time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about severe weather to the NWS.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
152 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-230700-
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-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
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-
152 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
152 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-230700-
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-
Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
152 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut,
northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Confidence is increasing for a winter storm to impact the region
Sunday through Monday. A significant snowfall is possible.
Continue to monitor the forecast.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
&&
This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.
$$
