Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
356 AM EST Sun Dec 7 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.
ANZ920-072000-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
356 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 15 kt early,
then, becoming W to NW. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.MON...N winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. Chance of
showers.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming E to NE 5 to 15 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.THU...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
$$
Dense Fog Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
218 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
ANZ534-536-537-542-543-071400-
/O.CON.KLWX.MF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-251207T1400Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
218 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point
VA, Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the
inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
218 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
ANZ535-071400-
/O.EXA.KLWX.MF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-251207T1400Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
218 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
254 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
ANZ650-652-071600-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.251208T0900Z-251209T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
254 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 6 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
131 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
ANZ430-431-071945-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.251208T0600Z-251208T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
131 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Johnson
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
131 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
ANZ450>455-071945-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.251208T0600Z-251208T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
131 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to New Jersey and
Delaware.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Depending on how quickly winds and seas
subside, the small craft advisory may need to be extended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1251 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-080000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0114.251208T0600Z-251208T2100Z/
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-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
1251 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
Shinnecock Bay.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1251 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
ANZ350-353-355-080000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0114.251208T0600Z-251208T2300Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
1251 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
3 to 6 feet expected.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Freezing Fog Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
300 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
DCZ001-MDZ013-VAZ053-054-071400-
/O.EXA.KLWX.ZF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-251207T1400Z/
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls
Church/Alexandria-
300 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...In DC, District of Columbia. In Maryland, Prince Georges
County. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, and
Fairfax County.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
300 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
MDZ016>018-VAZ036>039-050-051-055>057-502-527-071400-
/O.CON.KLWX.ZF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-251207T1400Z/
Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Orange-
Culpeper-Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-Southern Fauquier-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
300 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central, northern, and
northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
&&
$$
BRO
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1253 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
MDZ021>023-NCZ012-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-509>522-071400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.ZF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-251207T1400Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Northampton-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-
Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-
Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and
Petersburg)-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-
Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western
Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
1253 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina,
and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central,
and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
&&
$$
Rogers
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1253 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
MDZ024-025-NCZ013-014-VAZ093-096-097-099-523-524-071400-
/O.EXA.KAKQ.ZF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-251207T1400Z/
Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Hertford-Gates-Isle of Wight-
Suffolk-Chesapeake-Accomack-York-Newport News-
1253 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches
Counties. In North Carolina, Gates and Hertford Counties. In
Virginia, Accomack, Isle of Wight, Newport News, and York
Counties, and Chesapeake and Suffolk.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1135 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-071400-
/O.NEW.KPHI.ZF.Y.0002.251207T0435Z-251207T1400Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-
Including the cities of Chestertown, Rehoboth Beach, Easton,
Denton, Georgetown, Dover, and Centreville
1135 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Visibility near or below one half mile in freezing fog.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex
Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Freezing fog may result in slippery conditions
especially on untreated surfaces and bridges. Additionally, low
visibility could add to hazardous driving conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Avoid using cruise control, and exercise
caution on bridges and overpasses.
&&
$$
SFJ
Air Quality Alert
PAZ057-059-063-065-066-080500-
Dauphin-Lebanon-Cumberland-York-Lancaster-
330 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR SUNDAY DECEMBER 7...
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has
issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert on Sunday for the
Susquehanna Valley.
A Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases,
and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized
by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles,
visit http://www.airnow.gov and http://www.aqpartners.state.pa.us.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1045 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-080345-
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-
1045 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
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...Tonight
A Freezing Fog Advisory is in effect until 9 AM for portions of
southern MD, as well as the I-95 corridor south of Fairfax County,
VA.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1045 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-080345-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
1045 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A Freezing Fog Advisory is in effect for areas along and east of
the US-29 corridor up through Culpeper and Manassas.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
