Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
326 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
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.
ANZ920-160830-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
326 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft,
subsiding to 7 to 12 ft. Chance of rain.
.TUE...W winds 15 to 25 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU...E to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SE 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...S to SW winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming NW 25 to 35 kt. Seas
10 to 18 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
10 to 16 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 4 to 8 ft.
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
627 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-160730-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0180.251216T0300Z-251216T1200Z/
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-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
627 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern
Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank
River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.
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BELAK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
511 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
MDZ005-006-008-507-508-152345-
Southeast Harford-Cecil-Carroll-Northwest Harford-Northern Baltimore-
511 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...A BRIEF BURST OF SNOW WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN CARROLL...
HARFORD...CECIL AND NORTHWESTERN BALTIMORE COUNTIES...
At 508 PM EST, an area of snow was located along a line extending
from Steelton to near Manchester. Movement was east at 45 mph. This
snow may quickly coat roadways and reduce visibility to one half
mile or less.
This area of snow will be near...
Fallston and Jarrettsville around 525 PM EST.
Bel Air North around 530 PM EST.
Bel Air South around 540 PM EST.
Aberdeen around 545 PM EST.
Havre De Grace, Octoraro, Rock Springs, Conowingo, and
Richardsmere around 550 PM EST.
Rising Sun, West Nottingham, and Woodlawn around 555 PM EST.
Calvert, Charlestown, and Farmington around 600 PM EST.
North East, Lombard, Zion, Blake, and Bay View around 605 PM EST.
Other locations impacted by this area of heavy snow include Cardiff,
Freeland, Chesapeake City, Churchville, Norrisville, Darlington,
Carsins, Bentley Springs, Forest Hill, and Port Deposit.
This includes the following highways...
Route 1 in Maryland between mile markers 8 and 6.
Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 85 and 109.
Interstate 83 in Maryland between mile markers 25 and 37
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when
traveling.
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LAT...LON 3946 7577 3949 7592 3950 7592 3952 7587
3953 7588 3952 7589 3952 7593 3950 7593
3949 7596 3949 7599 3960 7595 3956 7600
3954 7601 3955 7603 3955 7608 3951 7611
3961 7689 3972 7692 3972 7579
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 286DEG 39KT 4022 7681 3967 7681
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ADS
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
645 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-161145-
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-
645 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Gale conditions are expected Thursday night into Friday.
.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.
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