Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
437 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 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.
ANZ828-012045-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
437 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt, then,
becoming N 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Scattered showers and
tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED...E to SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.THU...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SAT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
437 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ830-012045-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
437 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W to NW 20 to 30 kt,
then, becoming N 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED...E to SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming S. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.THU...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.SAT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
400 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
ANZ530>534-537>543-012000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-250401T2000Z/
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 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-
400 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point
VA.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
400 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
ANZ535-536-011800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-250401T1800Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
400 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
DHOF
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
331 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
AMZ150-011945-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250402T0200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
331 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt early,
becoming north. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
331 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
AMZ152-154-011945-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250402T0500Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
331 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt early,
becoming north. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
331 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
AMZ231-011500-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250401T1500Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
331 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming north. Waves a
moderate chop.
* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
ANZ630-631-011500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250401T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 3 to 4 ft.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
ANZ632-634-011500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250401T2000Z/
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-
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 3 to 4 ft.
* 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 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
ANZ633-011500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250401T2000Z/
Currituck Sound-
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves around 2 ft.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
ANZ635>637-011500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250401T1700Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 3 ft.
* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River
Bridge.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
ANZ638-011500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250401T1700Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft.
* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads
Bridge-Tunnel.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
ANZ650-652-654-011500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250401T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 7 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
ANZ656-658-011500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250401T2300Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
258 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
238 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
ANZ453>455-011945-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-250401T2200Z/
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-
238 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 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 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.
&&
$$
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
430 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
ANZ532>534-540>543-011100-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
430 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...GUSTS TO NEAR GALE FORCE EARLY THIS MORNING...
Although the abrupt wind shift and initial surge of winds has
passed, a few sporadic gusts to near gale force remain possible
through the pre-dawn hours. Mariners should avoid navigating in
these conditions.
$$
DHOF
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
415 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-020815-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-Inland Onslow-
415 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
An early season heat wave will bring unusually hot and humid
conditions the end of this week, with highs away from the coast
up to 90 degrees.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
