Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
952 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ANZ650-652-654-172200-
/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-
952 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO
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...From 7 AM Thursday to 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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ANZ530-535-172145-
/O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260618T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest
winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal
Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning
through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ANZ531-538-172145-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260617T2000Z-260618T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest
winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD
and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday
morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ANZ532>534-539>543-172145-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260617T2000Z-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-
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-
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ANZ536-537-172145-
/O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260619T0000Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point
VA.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ANZ430-431-172200-
/O.NEW.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-
316 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...
* 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 Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
* 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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MPS
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ANZ450>455-172200-
/O.NEW.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-
316 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of sporadic gale force
gusts are possible Thursday afternoon.
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 New York NY
244 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-171945-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0070.260618T1000Z-260619T1000Z/
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-
244 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 8 feet expected on the ocean.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm, 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, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
Shinnecock Bay.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday 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.
&&
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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
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
245 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-172000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0005.260618T1000Z-260619T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
245 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ANZ530-535-172145-
/O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260618T0400Z-260618T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest
winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Tidal
Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning
through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ANZ531-538-172145-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0106.260617T2000Z-260618T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.A.0008.260618T1300Z-260619T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest
winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD
and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday
morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
247 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-180800-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
247 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
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.
In addition, the area is in a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorm
development on Thursday. The primary threat is damaging winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
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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.
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