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Small Craft Advisory


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

ANZ450>455-090900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260209T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260209T1100Z/
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-
216 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Monday.
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 AM EST Monday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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

ANZ430-431-090900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260209T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260209T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
216 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Monday.
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 AM EST Monday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AKL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ533-534-537-541-543-090400-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260209T0900Z/
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-
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* 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...Until 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

DHOF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ535-538-090200-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260208T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.LO.Y.0006.260208T2000Z-260209T0200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Low Water Advisory,
  abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, and
  Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
  evening. For the Low Water Advisory, until 9 PM EST this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ536-082300-
/O.EXP.KLWX.LO.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260208T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head 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 Baltimore MD/Washington DC
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ531-539-090300-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260209T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.LO.Y.0006.260208T2000Z-260209T0200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Low Water Advisory,
  abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD,
  and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
  evening. For the Low Water Advisory, until 9 PM EST this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ530-090400-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260209T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.LO.Y.0006.260208T2000Z-260209T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Low Water Advisory,
  abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
  evening. For the Low Water Advisory, until midnight EST
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ532-540-542-090300-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260209T0300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
258 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD,
  Eastern Bay, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 10 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 New York NY
112 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ345-090300-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260209T0300Z/
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
112 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...The Long Island south shore bays.

* WHEN...Until 10 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

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
112 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ350-353-355-091000-
/O.CAN.KOKX.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KOKX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260209T1800Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260209T1800Z/
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-
112 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, freezing spray leading
  to ice accretion between 0.3 and 0.8 inches per hour. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
  to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
112 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ338-340-091000-
/O.EXT.KOKX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260209T1100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260209T0300Z/
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
112 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, freezing spray leading
  to ice accretion between 0.3 and 0.8 inches per hour. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up
  to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 AM EST Monday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
112 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ331-332-335-091000-
/O.CAN.KOKX.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KOKX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260209T1100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260209T0300Z/
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-
112 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, freezing spray leading
  to ice accretion between 0.3 and 0.8 inches per hour. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound.

* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 AM EST Monday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1203 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ650-652-654-090115-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260208T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260209T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260209T1200Z/
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-
1203 PM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
  to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Monday.
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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