Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
411 AM EST Thu Jan 15 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.
ANZ820-152000-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
411 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft.
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...W winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N to NW 10 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
411 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ825-152000-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
411 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 25 to 35 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to SW 15 to 20 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.SUN...N winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NW. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.MON...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
411 AM EST Thu Jan 15 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.
ANZ915-152000-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
411 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 40 kt. Seas
8 to 12 ft. Numerous showers.
.FRI...W winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt. Seas
6 to 9 ft.
.SUN...N to NW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 25 to 30 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.MON...W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
411 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ920-152000-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
411 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Slight
chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 30 to 40 kt.
Seas 8 to 14 ft. Numerous showers.
.FRI...W winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Isolated showers.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN...N winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 30 to 40 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft.
.MON...W winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
401 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
New England continental shelf and slope waters from 25 nm
offshore to the Hague Line, except to 1000 fm south of New
England.
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.
ANZ815-152000-
South of Long Island between Montauk Point and Sandy Hook to
1000 FM-
401 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...W winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
$$
.Forecaster Connelly. Ocean Prediction Center.
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ430-431-152100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt
and very rough waters. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to
30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point
NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM
EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of gale force wind gusts
near 35 kt is possible as a cold front pushes offshore this
morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Staarmann
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ450>452-152100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
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-
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to
Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM
EST Friday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ453>455-152100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out
20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out
20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island
DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM
EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of gale force wind gusts
near 35 kt is possible as a cold front pushes offshore this
morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
130 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ350-353-355-151930-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1700Z/
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-
130 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale
Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 7 to 10 feet expected.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon
EST Friday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
128 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ650-652-151430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.260116T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.260116T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
128 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning,
west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM
EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1202 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ530>534-536>543-151315-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1100Z/
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 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-
1202 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point
VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM
EST Friday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ430-431-152100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt
and very rough waters. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to
30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point
NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM
EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of gale force wind gusts
near 35 kt is possible as a cold front pushes offshore this
morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Staarmann
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ450>452-152100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
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-
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to
Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM
EST Friday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ453>455-152100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out
20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out
20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island
DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM
EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of gale force wind gusts
near 35 kt is possible as a cold front pushes offshore this
morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
130 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ331-340-151930-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0005.260115T1400Z-260116T2100Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
130 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Southwest wind
direction this morning into early afternoon, then wind direction
becomes more west for rest of this afternoon through tonight and
into Friday. Seas 4 to 6 feet expected on Eastern Long Island
Sound tonight into Friday.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY
to the Mouth of the Connecticut River, as well as Peconic and
Gardiners Bays.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 PM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
130 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ335-338-151930-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0005.260115T1400Z-260116T1700Z/
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-
130 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO NOON EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Southwest wind
direction this morning into early afternoon, then wind direction
becomes more west for rest of this afternoon through tonight and
into Friday. Seas 3 to 5 feet expected on Western Long Island
Sound tonight into Friday morning.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of the Orient Point and the
Connecticut River, and New York Harbor.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to noon EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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
130 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ332-345-151930-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0006.260115T1400Z-260116T2100Z/
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
130 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Southwest wind
direction this morning into early afternoon, then wind direction
becomes more west for rest of this afternoon through tonight and
into Friday. Seas 4 to 6 feet expected on Eastern Long Island
Sound tonight into Friday.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Orient Point and the
Connecticut River, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet
through Shinnecock Bay.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 PM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
130 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ350-353-355-151930-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1700Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
130 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale
Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 7 to 10 feet expected.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon
EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
128 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ650-652-151430-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0002.260116T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0002.260116T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
128 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning,
west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM
EST Friday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1202 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ530>534-536>543-151315-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KLWX.GL.A.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1202 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point
VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM
EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1202 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ535-151315-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260116T1100Z/
/O.CAN.KLWX.GL.A.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1100Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
1202 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
510 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
MDZ012-015-019-020-161015-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
510 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Wind chills as low as the single digits are expected late tonight
through Friday morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
There is a 30-40% chance of accumulating snowfall Saturday and
Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Staarmann
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
416 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-
093-095>100-509>525-160930-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-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-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-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-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
416 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern
Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
W to NW winds gust to 25 to 35 mph late this morning into this
evening in the wake of a strong cold front. Wind chill values in the
upper single digits to low teens are forecast tonight into early
Friday morning.
.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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
412 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-161000-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
412 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Gale Warning is in effect for all waters except the Upper Tidal
Potomac this evening into tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
247 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
ANZ350-353-355-160800-
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-
247 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.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.
Gale Warning.
.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.
Gale Warning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
&&
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.
$$
