Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
511 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 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.
ANZ915-222000-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
511 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt early,
then diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Isolated
tstms, then rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Rain likely,
then isolated tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.THU...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W to SW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft. Rain likely with vsby 1 nm or less.
.THU NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
Scattered showers.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NE 5 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.SUN...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt. Seas
4 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
511 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ920-222000-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
511 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft. Isolated tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Isolated tstms
with vsby 1 nm or less.
.THU...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Isolated tstms with
vsby 1 nm or less, then rain likely.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.SUN...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 6 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
608 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ450>455-222315-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-260723T0600Z/
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-
608 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and seas
4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...The Atlantic coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
456 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ530-531-539-221700-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-260722T1200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0124.260723T0100Z-260723T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
456 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THIS MORNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, and Chester
River to Queenstown MD.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
456 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ532-540-221700-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-260722T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0124.260723T0100Z-260723T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay-
456 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10
to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and
Eastern Bay.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT
today. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this
evening to 8 AM 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
456 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ533-541-221700-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-260722T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0124.260723T0400Z-260723T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
456 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10
to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD and
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT
today. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight
tonight to 11 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
456 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ534-537-543-221700-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-260722T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0124.260723T0400Z-260723T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
456 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10
to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight
tonight to 11 AM 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
456 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ542-221600-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-260722T1600Z/
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
456 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.
* WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
213 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ345-221030-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260722T2200Z/
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
213 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves around 1 foot.
* WHERE...The Long Island south shore bays.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
213 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ350-353-355-221030-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260723T1000Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
213 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 feet.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
134 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ650-652-221345-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-260722T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
134 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 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...Until 6 PM EDT 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.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
334 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-222300-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-260724T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
334 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.
&&
$$
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
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
237 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MDZ022>025-221800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.FA.A.0005.000000T0000Z-260722T2200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
237 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset and Wicomico.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through
this
afternoon ahead of a slow moving cold front. Total rainfall
amounts are expected to range from 1 to 3 inches, with
localized amounts in
excess of 3 inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
Butner
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
524 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MDZ012-015-019-020-230915-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
524 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are possible this
afternoon and early this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
513 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-230915-
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-
513 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 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 few severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are possible
this afternoon and early evening, mainly south of Washington DC.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MDZ021-VAZ064-075-521-230830-
Dorchester-Caroline-Westmoreland-Western Essex-
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, east
central Virginia and north central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind
gusts and heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding will be the main
threats.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MDZ022>024-230830-
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.
.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.
Flood Watch.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind
gusts and heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding will be the main
threats.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MDZ025-230830-
Maryland Beaches-
426 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Flood Watch.
MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind
gusts and heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding will be the main
threats.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
332 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-230745-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
332 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.
.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.
High Rip Current Risk.
.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.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
&&
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.
$$
