Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1034 PM 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.
ANZ920-200245-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
1034 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.FRI...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Numerous
showers and tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to SW 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain likely. Numerous showers and scattered
tstms.
.SAT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
235 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
ANZ350-353-192100-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-260620T1900Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
235 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
4 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
235 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
ANZ355-192100-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-260620T0600Z/
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
235 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
126 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
ANZ650-652-654-191100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-260619T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 NM-
126 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and
seas 3 to 5 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1236 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
ANZ530>534-537-539>541-543-191245-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-260619T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0108.260619T2100Z-260620T1000Z/
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 Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1236 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* 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, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA,
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, and Tangier Sound
and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT
early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from
5 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1236 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
ANZ538-542-191000-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-260619T1000Z/
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1236 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.
* WHERE...Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Patuxent
River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
252 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-200100-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260620T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
252 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Through Friday 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...Breaking surf of 4 to 7 ft through this
evening, and 3 to 6 ft on Friday. Highest across eastern Long
Island 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.
&&
$$
Be sure to use the MyCoast app to relay photos and reports of
coastal flooding and beach erosion.
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
236 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-200645-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
236 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
High Rip Current Risk.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
&&
This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
336 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MDZ021>024-VAZ048-060>062-064-069-075>077-509>511-517-519-521-522-
191945-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-
Northumberland-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-
Western King William-Western King and Queen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-
336 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central
Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia and north central
Virginia.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible into this
evening, with damaging wind gusts as the main threat.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
336 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MDZ025-191945-
Maryland Beaches-
336 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1242 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-191645-
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-
1242 PM 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...This Afternoon and Tonight
A Gale Warning is in effect through 8 PM for the northern Tidal
Potomac River and northern portions of the Chesapeake Bay.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
early this evening with a primary threat of damaging wind gusts.
The greatest risk is south of Washington DC.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may need to be activated this afternoon.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1242 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-191645-
Washington-Frederick-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-
Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Northern Fauquier-
Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-
1242 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM today for the
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge along with Hampshire and Hardy
Counties in West Virginia. Strong wind gusts remain possible
outside the advisory area as well, especially in the higher
elevations.
Additional scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this
afternoon and early evening with a primary threat of damaging wind
gusts. The greatest risk is across the central Shenandoah Valley
and north central Virginia.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may need to be activated today.
$$
