Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1034 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 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.
ANZ920-290245-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
1034 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft. Slight chance of showers.
.FRI...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT...W to SW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to
13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
143 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
ANZ532>534-537-541-543-281345-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-250328T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0062.250329T0100Z-250329T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
143 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to
15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank
River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this
morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this
evening to 11 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
143 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
ANZ535-536-281345-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0061.250328T1900Z-250328T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
143 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
143 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
ANZ540-281345-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0062.250329T0100Z-250329T1500Z/
Eastern Bay-
143 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Bay.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
DHOF
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1049 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
ANZ331-332-340-345-280900-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0036.250328T0700Z-250328T1400Z/
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-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
1049 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from
Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1049 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
ANZ350-280900-
/O.CAN.KOKX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-250328T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0037.250328T0500Z-250328T1600Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
1049 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 5 feet expected.
* WHERE...Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1049 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
ANZ353-280900-
/O.CAN.KOKX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-250328T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0037.250328T0500Z-250328T1600Z/
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
1049 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 3 to 5 feet expected.
* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1049 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
ANZ355-280900-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0036.250328T0500Z-250328T1400Z/
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
1049 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 2 to 4 feet expected.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
