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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
129 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ430-270630-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
129 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
421 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 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.

ANZ920-270830-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
421 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming W to SW 25 to
30 kt. Seas 12 to 21 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Scattered showers.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Scattered
showers.
.MON...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Scattered showers.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to
15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
421 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 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.

ANZ915-270830-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
421 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S to SE winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming N to NW, then,
becoming S to SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Scattered
showers.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
Scattered showers.
.MON...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Scattered showers.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...W to SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
354 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ680-270400-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260927T1100Z/
Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM-
354 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 11 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
354 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ650-652-270400-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260927T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
354 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt and seas 8 to 13 ft.

* 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 midnight EDT tonight.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ531-532-539-540-270300-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260927T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.SC.Y.0148.260927T0200Z-260927T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 20 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to North Beach
  MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ530-541-270300-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260927T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0150.260927T0200Z-260927T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to
  20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Choptank
  River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ533-537-542-270300-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260927T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0150.260927T0200Z-260927T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2
  to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
  Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ534-543-270300-
/O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
251 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA
  and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
  Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
221 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ338-271000-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
New York Harbor-
221 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...New York Harbor, including Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook
  Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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 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
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