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.
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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.
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DHOF
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
121 AM EDT Thu Jul 23 2026
ANZ535-536-538-230800-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
121 AM EDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...OCCASIONALLY GUSTY WINDS...
Northerly winds may occasionally gust to 20 knots on the Potomac
and Patapsco Rivers until 3 to 4 AM this morning. Mariners,
especially those in small craft, should exercise caution and be
prepared for locally higher winds and waves.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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