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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
130 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ452>455-232100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T2100Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0300Z-260124T1800Z/
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-
130 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
  spray expected.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
  to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10
  PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Hoeflich

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
130 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ430-431-232100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T2100Z-260124T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0200Z-260124T1400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
130 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

* 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, from 4 PM this afternoon
  to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9
  PM this evening to 9 AM EST Saturday.

* 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
130 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ450-451-232100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T1500Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
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-
130 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
  spray expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
  to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7
  PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* 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 Baltimore MD/Washington DC
554 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-231900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.260123T1700Z-260124T1100Z/
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-
554 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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...From noon today to 6 AM EST Saturday.

* 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
554 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ532-533-540-541-231900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.260123T1700Z-260124T0200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0003.260124T0200Z-260124T1100Z/
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-
554 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. Freezing spray is also possible
  especially over the open waters late tonight and again Saturday
  night.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD,
  Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
  Choptank River.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 9 PM EST
  today. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM
  EST Saturday.

* 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
144 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ350-353-232200-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260124T1100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.UP.Y.0001.260123T2300Z-260124T1100Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
144 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Freezing Spray
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Saturday.
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6
  AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will likely be a lull in conditions
  this morning before winds and seas increase this afternoon.
  Occasional gale force gusts are possible in the late afternoon.

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
144 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ338-340-345-232200-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0010.260123T1500Z-260124T1100Z/
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
144 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...The south shore and eastern bays of Long Island, and
  New York Harbor.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Saturday.

* 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
144 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ331-332-335-232200-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0010.260123T1500Z-260124T1100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.UP.Y.0001.260123T2300Z-260124T1100Z/
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-
144 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate freezing spray accumulation at
  a rate of 0.3 to 0.8 inches per hour expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
  to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6
  PM this evening to 6 AM EST Saturday.

* 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
144 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ355-232200-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.UP.Y.0001.260123T2300Z-260124T1100Z/
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
144 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate freezing spray accumulation at a rate
  of 0.3 to 0.8 inches per hour expected.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Saturday.
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6
  AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will likely be a lull in conditions
  this morning before winds and seas increase this afternoon.
  Occasional gale force gusts are possible in the late afternoon.

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
106 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

ANZ650-652-654-231415-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.260124T0000Z-260125T1200Z/
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-
106 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  4 to 7 ft expected.

* 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...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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