Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
436 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 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.
ANZ920-012015-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
436 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NE. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
Slight chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TUE...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft. Slight chance of rain.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED...NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to NE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU...E to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NE 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
611 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
MDZ011-011400-
/O.EXB.KLWX.CF.Y.0012.260601T1100Z-260601T1400Z/
Southern Baltimore-
611 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Southern Baltimore County and the city of
Baltimore.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning, especially around the
time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, flooding is occurring at the end of
Thames Street in Baltimore. Water also nearly covers the
promenade at the dragon boat dock in the Inner Harbor. At 3.0
feet, water begins encroaching upon yards in the Bowleys
Quarters area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Fort McHenry Baltimore is at 8:12
AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
NW Branch Patapsco River at Baltimore MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/08 AM 3.3 1.6 1.4 0.5 None
01/08 PM 1.7 0.0 0.6 0.5 None
02/09 AM 2.6 0.9 0.8 0.5 None
02/10 PM 2.2 0.5 1.1 0.5 None
03/09 AM 2.8 1.1 1.0 0.5 None
03/09 PM 1.6 -0.1 0.5 0.5 None
Chesapeake Bay at Bowleys Quarters
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.8 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/08 AM 3.3 1.6 1.4 1.0 Minor
01/09 PM 1.7 0.0 0.6 1.0 None
02/09 AM 2.6 0.9 0.7 0.5 None
02/10 PM 2.2 0.5 1.1 0.5 None
03/10 AM 2.8 1.1 0.9 0.5 None
03/09 PM 1.4 -0.3 0.3 0.5 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
611 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
MDZ014-011300-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260601T1300Z/
Anne Arundel-
611 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning, especially around the time
of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Compromise Street begins to flood in
Annapolis. Flooding of much of the City Dock parking lot is
occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at
6:53 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Severn River at Annapolis
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/06 AM 3.1 1.7 1.5 0.5 Minor
01/06 PM 1.6 0.2 0.6 1.0 None
02/07 AM 2.4 1.0 0.8 1.0 None
02/07 PM 2.2 0.8 1.2 0.5 None
03/08 AM 2.8 1.4 1.2 0.5 Minor
03/07 PM 1.5 0.1 0.5 0.5 None
&&
$$
CJL
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
611 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
MDZ508-011700-
/O.EXB.KLWX.CF.Y.0012.260601T1300Z-260601T1700Z/
Southeast Harford-
611 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Southeast Harford County.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the
time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, water begins to go over the bulkhead at
the Havre de Grace Yacht Basin in multiple locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Havre de Grace is at 11:11 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Chesapeake Bay at Havre de Grace MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/11 AM 4.1 1.7 1.3 1.0 Minor
02/12 AM 2.5 0.1 0.6 1.0 None
02/12 PM 3.5 1.1 0.8 1.0 None
03/01 AM 3.1 0.7 1.2 1.0 None
03/12 PM 3.7 1.3 1.0 1.0 None
04/01 AM 2.3 -0.1 0.4 0.5 None
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
252 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
ANZ650-652-011500-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0070.260602T0200Z-260602T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
252 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 4 to 6 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 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1147 PM EDT Sun May 31 2026
ANZ530>532-538>540-011200-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0096.260602T0000Z-260602T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
1147 PM EDT Sun May 31 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
and Eastern Bay.
* WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1147 PM EDT Sun May 31 2026
ANZ533-541-542-011200-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0096.260601T1800Z-260602T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1147 PM EDT Sun May 31 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD,
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River
and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1147 PM EDT Sun May 31 2026
ANZ534-537-543-011200-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-260601T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0096.260601T1800Z-260602T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1147 PM EDT Sun May 31 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10
to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT
Monday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Monday
to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
405 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
MDZ021>023-011100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260601T1100Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
405 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/05 AM 3.5 1.5 1.3 1 MINOR
01/05 PM 2.2 0.2 0.7 1-2 NONE
02/06 AM 2.9 0.9 0.7 1 NONE
02/06 PM 2.5 0.5 0.9 1 NONE
03/06 AM 3.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
03/07 PM 2.2 0.2 0.6 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/02 AM 3.4 1.3 1.2 2 MINOR
01/02 PM 2.4 0.3 0.8 1 NONE
02/03 AM 2.8 0.7 0.6 2 NONE
02/04 PM 2.7 0.6 1.0 1-2 NONE
03/04 AM 3.2 1.1 1.0 1 MINOR
03/04 PM 2.3 0.2 0.6 1 NONE
CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/02 AM 3.4 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
01/02 PM 2.4 0.2 0.9 1 NONE
02/02 AM 2.8 0.6 0.6 1 NONE
02/02 PM 2.5 0.3 1.0 1 NONE
03/03 AM 3.3 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
03/03 PM 2.2 0.0 0.7 1 NONE
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
405 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
VAZ075-077-011100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260601T1100Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-
405 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
LEWISETTA VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/03 AM 2.9 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
01/03 PM 2.3 0.8 1.0 1 NONE
02/03 AM 2.7 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
02/04 PM 2.5 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
03/03 AM 2.7 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
03/03 PM 2.1 0.6 0.9 1 NONE
DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 5.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/03 AM 3.2 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
01/04 PM 2.5 0.6 1.0 1 NONE
02/04 AM 3.0 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
02/05 PM 2.7 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
03/05 AM 3.1 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
03/05 PM 2.5 0.6 1.0 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/12 PM 2.1 0.7 1.0 1 NONE
02/01 AM 2.6 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
02/01 PM 2.4 1.0 1.3 1 NONE
03/01 AM 2.6 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
03/01 PM 2.1 0.7 1.0 1 NONE
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
400 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-020800-
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
400 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, 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.
MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
