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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
641 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ530-531-535-538-181845-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260618T1300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0012.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
641 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal
  Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Thursday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
510 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 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.

ANZ920-181945-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
510 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...S winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
Numerous showers and tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas
8 to 13 ft. Rain likely.
.SAT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$


Coastal Flood Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
650 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

MDZ014-181700-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260618T1700Z/
Anne Arundel-
650 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
  low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.

* WHEN...Ongoing through 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, flooding of some of the parking area
  near Dock Street in Annapolis may occur, with water
  surrounding the Alex Haley Memorial.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at
  8:43 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/09 AM     2.9        1.5        1.2       1.0     Minor
 18/08 PM     2.2        0.8        1.0       0.5      None
 19/09 AM     2.2        0.8        0.6       0.5      None
 19/10 PM     1.7        0.3        0.4       0.5      None
 20/10 AM     1.9        0.5        0.4       0.5      None
 20/11 PM     1.8        0.4        0.4       0.5      None

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
650 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

MDZ508-181900-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.Y.0018.260618T1400Z-260618T2000Z/
Southeast Harford-
650 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 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...From 10 AM this morning to 4 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 and a half to two feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Havre de Grace is at 12:51 PM.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/01 PM     4.3        1.9        1.5       3.0     Minor
 19/01 AM     3.1        0.7        1.2       1.0      None
 19/02 PM     3.2        0.8        0.6       1.0      None
 20/03 AM     2.4       -0.0        0.3       1.0      None
 20/03 PM     2.8        0.4        0.4       1.0      None
 21/04 AM     2.6        0.2        0.3       1.0      None

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
641 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ532>534-536-537-539>543-181845-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
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 Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
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-
641 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point 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 8 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
551 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ650-652-654-181800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.260618T1100Z-260619T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 NM-
551 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
  to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT 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
239 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-181945-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0070.260618T1000Z-260619T0300Z/
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-
239 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
  Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
  Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT 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 New York NY
239 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ350-353-355-181945-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0070.260618T1000Z-260619T1000Z/
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-
239 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT 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 Mount Holly NJ
207 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ430-431-182100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0062.260618T1000Z-260619T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
207 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 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 6 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief gale force wind gusts near 35 kt
  are possible across Delaware Bay during the afternoon hours.
  Scattered thunderstorms could also produce brief gale force
  wind gusts during the afternoon and evening hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Hoeflich

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
207 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ450>455-182100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0062.260618T1000Z-260619T0400Z/
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-
207 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts around 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief gale force wind gusts near 35 kt
  are possible along the nearshore coastal waters during the
  afternoon hours. Scattered thunderstorms could also produce
  brief gale force wind gusts during the afternoon and evening
  hours.

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 New York NY
703 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-190100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260619T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
703 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
  Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...Through this 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High rip current risk possible on Friday,
  especially for Suffolk County beaches.

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.

&&

$$

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

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
422 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

DEZ004-182130-
/O.EXA.KPHI.RP.S.0005.260618T1200Z-260619T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-
422 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
422 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

NJZ014-024>026-182130-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0005.260618T1200Z-260619T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Coastal Ocean-
422 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...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.

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.

&&

$$

Hoeflich


Marine Weather Statement


Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
646 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ345-350-353-355-181500-
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-
646 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

Locally dense fog early this morning may reduce visibility to 1NM
or less at times. Visibilities should improve by 11 am. If you
must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make
sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and
compass.

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
716 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-191130-
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-
716 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 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...Today and Tonight

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
early this evening with a primary threat of damaging wind gusts.

A Gale Warning is in effect today for the northern Tidal Potomac
River and northern portions of the Chesapeake Bay.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters may need to be activated Thursday.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
716 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-191130-
Washington-Frederick-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-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-
716 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of the
central Shenandoah Valley and central Virginia through noon.

Additional scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this
afternoon and early evening with a primary threat of damaging wind
gusts.

A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 7 AM until 6 PM today for
the Northern Virginia Blue Ridge along with Hampshire and Hardy
Counties in West Virginia. Strong wind gusts remain possible
outside the advisory area as well, especially in the higher
elevations.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters may need to be activated Thursday.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
505 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

MDZ012-015-019-020-190915-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
505 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather. Wind gusts up to 40 MPH.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hoeflich

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
445 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

PAZ005-006-010>012-017>019-025>028-035>037-041-042-045-046-049>053-
056>059-063-190845-
McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-
Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-
Fulton-Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-
Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-
445 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday morning could make
damaging winds. Wind gusts Thursday afternoon could be in the 40s.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
445 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

PAZ064>066-190845-
Adams-York-Lancaster-
445 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday morning and
very early afternoon. These storms could make damaging winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
430 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

MDZ021>024-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>086-509>522-190830-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-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-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-
430 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central
Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central
Virginia and south central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a Slight Risk for severe weather today ahead of an
approaching cold front. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible
late this afternoon into this evening. Damaging wind gusts are the
main threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
430 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

MDZ025-VAZ099-100-190830-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
430 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...MODERATE 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.

   MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

There is a Slight Risk for severe weather today ahead of an
approaching cold front. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible
late this afternoon into this evening. Damaging wind gusts are the
main threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-380-383-385-190700-
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-
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-
247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the area in a slight
risk of severe weather today, with the primary threat being strong
to damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

&&

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
247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>074-078-079-176-177-190700-
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)-Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk-
Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-
247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut,
northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the area in a slight
risk of severe weather today, with the primary threat being strong
to damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

&&

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
247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-190700-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the area in a slight
risk of severe weather today, with the primary threat being strong
to damaging wind gusts.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

&&

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 Binghamton NY
116 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

NYZ023>025-044>046-055>057-062-PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-190530-
Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Cortland-Chenango-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-
Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-
Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
116 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A strong cold front will push through the area today with gusty
winds and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Isolated severe storms
with damaging gusts will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this 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.

$$

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