Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
423 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 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.
ANZ915-202015-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
423 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TUE...SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
Scattered showers and tstms.
.WED...S to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming S to SW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.THU...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, diminishing to less than
10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
423 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ920-202015-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
423 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to NE 5 to 10 kt,
then, becoming E 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TUE...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
Scattered showers and tstms.
.WED...SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 4 to
6 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
934 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
ANZ531>534-537-541-543-202145-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0122.260721T0000Z-260721T0900Z/
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-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
934 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point
VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA,
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River,
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
227 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
ANZ350-353-355-202200-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0077.260721T1200Z-260722T1000Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
227 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
5 to 8 feet expected.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
106 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
ANZ430-431-220400-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0070.260721T1600Z-260722T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
106 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 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 noon Tuesday to midnight EDT Tuesday 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
106 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
ANZ450>455-222200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0070.260721T1600Z-260722T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM-
106 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
504 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
MDZ012-015-019-020-210915-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
504 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Severe thunderstorms and flooding are possible Tuesday and
Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
440 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
NYZ009-015>018-022>025-036-037-044>046-055>057-062-PAZ038>040-043-
044-047-048-072-210845-
Northern Oneida-Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Steuben-
Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-
Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-
Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
440 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Strong to severe storms will be possible Tuesday afternoon and
evening. Some of these storms could produce damaging winds, isolated
tornadoes, hail, and heavy rain causing localized flash flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
severe weather to the NWS.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
414 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
MDZ021>025-VAZ048-062-064-075>078-082>086-099-100-509>512-515>522-
210815-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Fluvanna-Goochland-Caroline-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-
Lancaster-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-
Accomack-Northampton-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-
Eastern Hanover-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-
414 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central
Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central
Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
The threat of hazardous weather is low.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday and
Wednesday. Damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall leading to flash
flooding will be the main threats.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
