Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
321 PM EST Tue Jan 13 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.
ANZ820-140845-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
321 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W 25 to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
321 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ825-140845-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
321 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
321 PM EST Tue Jan 13 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.
ANZ920-140845-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
321 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
...GALE WARNING...
...STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE FRI...
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.WED...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming S. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Chance
of rain.
.THU...W winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to
12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W 35 to 45 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.FRI...W winds 40 to 50 kt, diminishing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
258 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
ANZ650-652-654-140400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0004.260113T2300Z-260114T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
258 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
127 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
ANZ530>533-536-539>542-140230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.260113T2000Z-260114T1200Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
127 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Tidal Potomac
from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, Chester River to
Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and
the Little Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes
Island MD.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
127 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
ANZ534-537-543-140230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.260113T2000Z-260114T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
127 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
BELAK
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
127 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
ANZ535-538-140230-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0006.260113T2000Z-260114T0500Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
127 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD and
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor.
* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1243 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
ANZ450>455-141000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.260113T2300Z-260114T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
1243 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...The Atlantic coastal waters off New Jersey and Delaware.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1239 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
ANZ332-345-140645-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0005.260113T2300Z-260114T1100Z/
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
1239 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 1 to 3 feet expected.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Orient Point and the
Connecticut River, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet
through Shinnecock Bay.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1239 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
ANZ350-353-355-140645-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0005.260113T2000Z-260114T2300Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
1239 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 feet expected.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
343 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
NYZ009-015>018-022>025-036-037-044>046-055>057-062-PAZ038>040-043-
044-047-048-072-142045-
Northern Oneida-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-
343 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Rain or a rain/snow mix changes to all snow late Wednesday into
Wednesday night as a surge of much colder, arctic air pushes in. This
can lead to slow and slippery travel conditions Wednesday night into
Thursday, including Thursday morning`s commute.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
