Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
306 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
ANZ430-222100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0007.260222T1800Z-260223T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
306 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
extremely rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero
visibility at times tonight through Monday morning.
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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-221700-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T2100Z-260223T0700Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260223T0700Z-260223T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 2 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM
EST Monday.
* 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.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
ANZ532-540-542-221700-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD,
Eastern Bay and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.
* 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.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
ANZ533-534-537-541-543-221700-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0029.260222T1500Z-260222T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.260222T2300Z-260223T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
357 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2
to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank
River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST
Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST
Monday.
* 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.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
208 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
ANZ335-338-222015-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0008.260223T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-
208 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
3 to 6 feet expected.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, and New York Harbor.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Monday.
* 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.
&&
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