Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
415 AM EST Wed Dec 10 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.
ANZ820-101945-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
415 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Chance of
rain.
.THU...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W to NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
415 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ825-101945-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
415 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W 25 to 30 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.THU...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
415 AM EST Wed Dec 10 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.
ANZ828-101945-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
415 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming W 15 to
25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft, building to 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
415 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ830-101945-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
415 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt early,
then, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.THU...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas
8 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ650-652-101645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251210T1500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0027.251210T1500Z-251211T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 5 to 8 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 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10
PM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ654-101645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251210T1800Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0027.251210T1800Z-251211T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to
10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ453>455-102300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0032.251210T0816Z-251211T0300Z/
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 EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 6 to 9 ft.
* 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...Until 10 PM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1232 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
AMZ152-154-101745-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-251210T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0033.251210T2000Z-251211T1100Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
1232 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, winds becoming southwest 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6
AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
402 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ530>543-101800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0178.000000T0000Z-251211T2300Z/
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-
402 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
kt through this evening, becoming northwest 10 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt tonight into Thursday. Waves of 2 to 4 feet
are expected outside of the smaller estuaries.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ630-631-101645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ632-634-101645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek
VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA
including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ633-101645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0135.251210T1800Z-251211T0900Z/
Currituck Sound-
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves around 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ635>637-101645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0135.251210T1200Z-251211T0000Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 1 to 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River
Bridge.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ638-101645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.251210T1200Z-251211T1200Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 2 to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads
Bridge-Tunnel.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ650-652-101645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251210T1500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0027.251210T1500Z-251211T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 5 to 8 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 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10
PM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ654-101645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251210T1800Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0027.251210T1800Z-251211T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to
10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
ANZ656-658-101645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251211T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
341 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1232 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
AMZ131-230-231-101745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.251210T2000Z-251211T1600Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
1232 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1232 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
AMZ150-101745-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-251211T1700Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1232 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Winds becoming southwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt and seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until noon EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1232 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
AMZ152-154-101745-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-251210T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0033.251210T2000Z-251211T1100Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
1232 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, winds becoming southwest 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6
AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
707 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-
WVZ042>044-507-508-101030-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,
Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Tazewell,
Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski,
Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax,
Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,
Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart,
Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg,
Appomattox, South Boston, Keysville, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton,
Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood,
Duo, and Rainelle
707 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...BLACK ICE ISSUES AGAIN TONIGHT...
Temperatures falling below freezing tonight into Wednesday morning
will promote a refreeze of any melted snow. This melted snow
across untreated roadways and bridges will refreeze into black
ice. Sidewalks and parking lots will also become slick.
Slow down and use caution when driving. If you are walking
outside, watch your steps on sidewalks, driveways and parking
lots. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your
risk of a fall and injury.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
505 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
NCZ012-VAZ048-060>062-065>069-079>084-086>090-092-093-100-511>516-
523>525-101400-
Northampton-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-
Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-
James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Western Hanover-
Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
Including the cities of Margarettsville, Bybee, Central Plains,
Cunningham, Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Farmville,
Angola, Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert,
Goochland, South Hill, Fort Mitchell, Kells Corner, Arvins Store,
Loves Mill, Lunenburg, Nutbush, Rehoboth, Crewe, Earls, Mannboro,
Scotts Fork, Amelia Courthouse, Chula, Denaro, Jetersville,
Fine Creek Mills, Flat Rock, Goodwins Store, Subletts, Worshams,
Clayville, Genito, Lawrenceville, Reams, Petersburg, Hopewell,
Barnetts, Wayside, Roxbury, Bottoms Bridge, Browns Corner,
Mountcastle, New Kent Airport, Orapax Farms, Quinton,
Talleysville, Achilles, Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera,
Ordinary, Severn, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, Peary,
Emporia, Wakefield, Barham, Gwaltney Corner, Bacons Castle,
Chippokes State Park, Hog Island Game Reserve, Poolesville,
Booth Fork, Williamsburg, Franklin, Carrsville, Lees Mill,
Benns Church, Bethel Church, Carrollton, Lawson, Longview,
Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke,
Kiptopeke State Park, Plantation, Ashland, Mechanicsville,
Bon Air, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester, Colonial Heights,
Richmond, Sandston, Grafton, Tabb, Beaconsdale, Denbigh,
Fort Eustis, Hilton Village, Lee Hall, Menchville, Newport News,
Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood,
Hampton, and Langley AFB
505 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...AREAS OF BLACK ICE ACROSS MOST OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA
TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING...
With temperatures again dropping well below freezing tonight into
early Wednesday morning, black ice development is likely as
wet roads and leftover snow and slush refreeze. Roads may
therefore become slick and slippery, especially on untreated,
secondary, and back roads.
Slow down and use caution when driving, especially when traversing
roads that have been heavily shaded today, or those that have not
been treated. If you are walking outside, watch your first few
steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces
could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and
injury.
Road and sidewalk conditions should again improve later Wednesday
morning as temperatures warm well above freezing.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
359 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
NCZ007>011-101200-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-
Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson,
Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Roanoke Rapids, Enfield,
and Scotland Neck
359 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...Areas of black ice possible tonight near the Virginia
border...
Refreezing of diminishing snow cover over the far northeast
Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain may lead to the development of
patches of black ice tonight and Wednesday morning.
Motorists in these areas are encouraged to slow down and be alert
for patchy slick spots.
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
413 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
NCZ007>011-110915-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-
413 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Areas of black ice are possible this morning near the Virginia
border.
Additionally, southwesterly winds will gust late this morning and
into the afternoon between 30 and 40 mph, locally up to 45 mph over
the Piedmont. Residents should secure loose outside items, including
holiday decorations.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
413 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
NCZ021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-110915-
Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-
Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
Sampson-
413 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Southwesterly winds will gust late this morning and into the
afternoon between 30 and 40 mph, locally up to 45 mph over the
Piedmont. Residents should secure loose outside items, including
holiday decorations.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
408 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-110915-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
408 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Blizzard Warning is in effect for western portions of Garrett,
Grant, and Pendleton counties from 10 AM this morning through
tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for eastern
Garrett and western Highland counties from 4 PM this afternoon
through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
A Blizzard Warning continues across western portions of Garrett,
Grant, and Pendleton counties until 10 AM Thursday. A Winter
Weather Advisory continues for eastern Garrett and western
Highland counties until 7 AM Thursday.
As multiple clipper system move through, a Slight winter storm
threat exists for each day Thursday through Saturday. If any of
these threats materialize, travel disruptions are possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are asked to share snowfall measurements with
the National Weather Service.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
218 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
NCZ002-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507-110730-
Alleghany NC-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-
Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
218 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,
central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia, west
central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Snow showers are possible on Friday. Wind chill values could drop to
near zero during Sunday night into Monday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
