Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
331 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
New England continental shelf and slope waters from 25 nm
offshore to the Hague Line, except to 1000 fm south of New
England.
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.
ANZ800-312000-
Gulf of Maine to the Hague Line-
331 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W to SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
10 to 17 ft, subsiding to 7 to 11 ft. Light freezing spray in
the morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered snow
showers.
.THU...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft. Chance of snow and rain. Light freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming W 25 to 35 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft. Scattered snow showers. Light freezing spray.
.FRI...W winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to
16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
331 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
New England continental shelf and slope waters from 25 nm
offshore to the Hague Line, except to 1000 fm south of New
England.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ805-312000-
Georges Bank between Cape Cod and 68W north of 1000 FM-
331 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft, subsiding to 6 to 10 ft. Scattered snow showers.
.TONIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft. Scattered snow and rain showers.
.THU...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 25 to 35 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft. Chance of rain and snow. Light freezing spray late.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Light
freezing spray and scattered snow showers.
.FRI...W winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to
16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, diminishing to less than 10 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming N to NW 10 to
20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1255 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ150-152-154-311600-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-251231T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
1255 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape
Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape
Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* 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 severe conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1226 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
MAZ022-312100-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0016.260101T0000Z-260101T1800Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Falmouth, Chatham, and Provincetown
1226 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...Barnstable County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected between 1 AM and 7
AM Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1226 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
MAZ023-024-312100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0016.260101T0000Z-260101T1800Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
1226 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...Dukes and Nantucket Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected between 1 AM and 7
AM Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
&&
$$
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Belk
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ231-251-311200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-251231T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 4 feet.
* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ232>234-237-311800-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-251231T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-251231T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Block Island Sound-
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound,
Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal
waters, Block Island Sound.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ235-312100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-251231T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-251231T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 7 feet.
* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ250-312100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-251231T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-251231T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen
Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ254-312215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-251231T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-260102T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to
Nantucket MA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ255-256-312215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-251231T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-260102T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
404 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters
extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from
Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of
Block Island.
* WHEN...Until 7 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
225 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ331-332-311100-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-251231T1100Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
225 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to
5 ft.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New Haven.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
225 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ335-340-311100-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-251231T1100Z/
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
225 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, and Peconic and Gardiners Bays.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early 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.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
223 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
CTZ007-008-011-012-NYZ079-081-011100-
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Northeast Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
223 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut and
southeast New York.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Light snow may accumulate an inch or two from late this evening into
the early morning hours on New Year`s Day. The bulk of the
accumulation should occur after midnight tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed.
&&
This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
1248 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
ANZ150-152-154-010600-
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
1248 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.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.
Gale Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
1248 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
MEZ007>009-012>014-018>028-033-NHZ001>015-010600-
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-
Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-
Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-
Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-
Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
1248 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine,
southwest Maine, west central Maine, western Maine, New Hampshire,
central New Hampshire, northern New Hampshire and southern New
Hampshire.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Light snow will develop around midnight tonight and fall through
Thursday morning. While accumulations are forecast to be light, slick
travel will result as snow continues to fall during holiday and
Thursday morning traffic.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
1238 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
NYZ028-031-034-035-VTZ001>011-016>021-010545-
Eastern Clinton-Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-
Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-
Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor-
1238 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central
Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Snow expected this evening and tonight with total accumulations
between 1 and 4 inches. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
.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.
$$
