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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
207 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ451>455-081500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
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-
207 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Heavy Freezing
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape
  Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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 Mount Holly NJ
207 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ430-431-081500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
207 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters. For the Heavy
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
  per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* 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 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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 Mount Holly NJ
207 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ450-081500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
207 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Heavy Freezing
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

$$

MPS
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
704 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ350-353-355-082300-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T2300Z/
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-
704 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds around 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Heavy
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
  per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 6 PM EST
  this evening. For the Gale Warning, until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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
638 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ650-652-654-656-081945-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260208T2100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260208T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
638 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation
  of freezing spray. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to
  30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Parramore Island to
  Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters from Cape
  Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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
418 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

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.

ANZ915-082000-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
418 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N to NW winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming NW 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 16 to 26 ft. Scattered snow showers early. Light freezing
spray. Chance of snow.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 11 to 18 ft. Light freezing spray.
.MON...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Light freezing
spray early.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.WED...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.

$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
418 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

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.

ANZ825-082000-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
418 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Moderate
freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 9 to 16 ft. Moderate freezing spray.
.MON...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Light freezing
spray.
.MON NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft.

$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
418 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

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.

ANZ820-082000-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
418 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING...

.TODAY...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Chance of snow
in the morning. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Moderate
freezing spray.
.MON...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Light freezing
spray.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft. Light freezing spray.
.TUE...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
414 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

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.

ANZ815-081945-
South of Long Island between Montauk Point and Sandy Hook to
1000 FM-
414 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING...

.TODAY...NW winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. Moderate
freezing spray.
.MON...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Light freezing
spray.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Light
freezing spray.
.TUE...W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Bancroft. Ocean Prediction Center.
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
E-mail: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
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