Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
249 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-190300-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-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-
249 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
3 to 5 feet for Long Island Sound and lower NY Harbor.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
Shinnecock Bay.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
ANZ530-531-535-538-190000-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Tidal Potomac
from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, and Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1038 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.
ANZ920-190245-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
1038 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.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...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SE. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NJZ020-190000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0014.260618T1625Z-260619T0000Z/
Ocean-
1225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Ocean County along the northern shore of Barnegat Bay,
especially near Mantoloking.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. Greatest inundation and
impacts near the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An additional round of minor flooding may
occur with the high tide overnight, however this afternoon`s
high tide is expected to bring the greatest inundation and
impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NJZ026-190000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0014.260618T1625Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
Coastal Ocean-
1225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Ocean County along the northern shore of
Barnegat Bay, especially near Mantoloking.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. Greatest inundation of tide
water and flood impacts near the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An additional round of minor flooding may
occur with the high tide overnight, however this afternoon`s
high tide is expected to bring the greatest inundation and
impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/11 AM 2.9 0.4 0.6 None
18/11 PM 3.1 0.6 0.3 None
19/12 PM 2.5 -0.0 0.2 None
20/12 AM 2.8 0.3 0.2 None
20/01 PM 2.4 -0.1 0.1 None
21/02 AM 2.5 -0.0 0.1 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1223 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MDZ508-182000-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260618T2000Z/
Southeast Harford-
1223 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Southeast Harford County.
* WHEN...Ongoing through 4 PM.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, water begins to go over the bulkhead at
the Havre de Grace Yacht Basin in multiple locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Havre de Grace is at 12:51 PM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Chesapeake Bay at Havre de Grace MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/01 PM 4.3 1.9 1.5 3.0 Minor
19/01 AM 3.1 0.7 1.2 1.0 None
19/02 PM 3.2 0.8 0.6 1.0 None
20/03 AM 2.4 -0.0 0.3 1.0 None
20/03 PM 2.8 0.4 0.4 1.0 None
21/04 AM 2.6 0.2 0.3 1.0 None
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
257 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
ANZ650-652-654-190300-
/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-
257 PM 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.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
256 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
ANZ430-431-190400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-260619T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
256 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
choppy waters.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point
NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief gale force wind gusts near 35 kt will
remain possible across the Delaware Bay this afternoon. Any
thunderstorms that develop could also produce brief gale force
wind gusts during the afternoon and evening hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Guzzo
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
256 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
ANZ450>455-190400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-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-
256 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief gale force wind gusts near 35 kt will
remain possible along the nearshore coastal waters this
afternoon. Any thunderstorms that develop 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
249 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
ANZ350-353-355-190800-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-260620T0600Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
249 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt.
Seas 6 to 9 feet.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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 Baltimore MD/Washington DC
225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
ANZ532>534-536-537-539>543-190230-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-260619T0400Z/
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-
225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point
VA, 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 midnight EDT 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.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
252 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-200100-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260620T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
252 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking surf of 4 to 7 ft through this
evening, and 3 to 6 ft on Friday. Highest across eastern Long
Island beaches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.
&&
$$
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
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
DEZ004-NJZ014-024-025-190000-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
1225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern
Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.
&&
$$
Staarmann
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NJZ026-190000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0014.260618T1625Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
Coastal Ocean-
1225 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Ocean County along the northern shore of
Barnegat Bay, especially near Mantoloking.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. Greatest inundation of tide
water and flood impacts near the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An additional round of minor flooding may
occur with the high tide overnight, however this afternoon`s
high tide is expected to bring the greatest inundation and
impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/11 AM 2.9 0.4 0.6 None
18/11 PM 3.1 0.6 0.3 None
19/12 PM 2.5 -0.0 0.2 None
20/12 AM 2.8 0.3 0.2 None
20/01 PM 2.4 -0.1 0.1 None
21/02 AM 2.5 -0.0 0.1 None
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
310 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-191915-
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-
310 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.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.
Gale Warning.
.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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
310 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>074-078-079-176-177-191915-
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-
Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk-
Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-
310 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut,
northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Southwesterly winds gusts of 35 to 45 mph this afternoon into
early evening. Isolated gusts to 50 mph possible. A few tree limbs
could be blown down and poorly secured objects damaged.
Isolated severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon with the
primary threat being damaging wind gusts, primarily across Lower
Hudson Valley and interior southern CT.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed.
&&
This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
310 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-191915-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
310 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.
.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.
High Rip Current Risk.
Southwesterly winds gusts of 35 to 45 mph this afternoon into
early evening. Isolated gusts to 50 mph possible. A few tree limbs
could be blown down and poorly secured objects damaged.
Isolated severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon with the
primary threat being damaging wind gusts.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
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.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely 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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1242 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-191645-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
1242 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
A Gale Warning is in effect through 8 PM for the northern Tidal
Potomac River and northern portions of the Chesapeake Bay.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
early this evening with a primary threat of damaging wind gusts.
The greatest risk is south of Washington DC.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may need to be activated this afternoon.
$$
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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
505 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MDZ012-015-019-020-190915-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
505 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather. Wind gusts up to 40 MPH.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hoeflich
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service 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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
430 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
MDZ025-VAZ099-100-190830-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
430 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern
Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.
There is a Slight Risk for severe weather today ahead of an
approaching cold front. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible
late this afternoon into this evening. Damaging wind gusts are the
main threat.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
