Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
956 AM EST Mon Dec 8 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.
ANZ825-090230-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
956 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft. Chance of rain. Chance of snow.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Chance of rain
and snow.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
956 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ920-090230-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
956 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Chance of
rain.
.TUE...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
8 to 13 ft. Chance of rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW 15 to
25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered showers.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU...W winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1013 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
VAZ048-062-064-075>078-085-509>512-517>522-082300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-251208T2300Z/
Fluvanna-Goochland-Caroline-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-
Lancaster-Middlesex-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-
Eastern Hanover-Western King William-Eastern King William-Western
King and Queen-Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
1013 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, with
locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, and north
central Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 for road
information.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
417 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ530-531-538-539-081730-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-251208T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
417 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
417 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ532-533-540>542-081730-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-251209T0700Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
417 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD,
Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...Until 2 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
417 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ534-537-543-081730-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-251209T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
417 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
417 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ535-536-081730-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-251208T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
417 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
326 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ650-652-082000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.251208T0900Z-251209T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
326 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ430-431-082200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-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-
200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point
NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ450-082200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251208T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
DeSilva
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ451-082200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 1 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ452>455-082200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to
Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape
Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to
Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
108 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-081900-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-251208T1900Z/
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-
108 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,
becoming north.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
Shinnecock Bay.
* WHEN...Until 2 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
108 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ350-353-355-081915-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-251208T2300Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
108 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,
becoming north. and seas 3 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
936 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-091445-
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-
936 AM EST Mon Dec 8 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...Today and Tonight
Light snow may cause locally slippery travel near and south of
Fredericksburg today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are requested to submit their snowfall reports to
the National Weather Service.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
936 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-091445-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
936 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Albemarle,
Augusta, Greene, Rockingham, and Nelson Counties, and the Blue
Ridge Mountains until 5 PM this afternoon. Light snow may create
slippery travel as far north as New Market VA to Culpeper.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are requested to submit their snowfall reports to
the National Weather Service.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
425 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
MDZ021>025-090930-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
425 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report accumulations of snow or
sleet, as well as any observed damage according to Standard
Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
425 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
VAZ065-075>078-085-512-517>522-090930-
Mecklenburg-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-
Eastern Hanover-Western King William-Eastern King William-
Western King and Queen-Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-
425 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, east
central Virginia, eastern Virginia and south central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report accumulations of snow or
sleet, as well as any observed damage according to Standard
Operating Procedures.
$$
