Storm Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
508 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 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.
ANZ915-210915-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
508 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...STORM WARNING...
.TONIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Chance of
rain.
.WED...NE winds 35 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming N. Seas 14 to 24 ft.
Rain.
.THU...N winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 24 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN...N to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming W. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
508 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ920-210915-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
508 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...STORM WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt, increasing to 40 to 55 kt.
Seas 14 to 26 ft. Rain.
.WED...N to NE winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 26 ft. Showers and
tstms, then rain.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 40 to 50 kt, diminishing to 35 to 45 kt.
Seas 13 to 28 ft. Rain.
.THU...N to NW winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 28 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms. Chance of rain.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft.
.FRI...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NE. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N to NE 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 4 to 8 ft.
$$
Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
508 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 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.
ANZ820-210915-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
508 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Slight
chance of rain.
.WED...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 19 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Rain.
.THU...N winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
11 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N to NE 5 to
10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.SUN...N to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas 4 to
5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming W. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
504 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
New England continental shelf and slope waters from 60 nm
offshore to the Hague Line, except to 1000 fm south of New
England.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ815-210915-
South of Long Island between Montauk Point and Sandy Hook to
1000 FM-
504 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Slight chance
of rain.
.WED...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 19 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming N. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
Rain.
.THU...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Chance of rain.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming NW. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.SUN...W to NW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
$$
.Forecaster Holley. Ocean Prediction Center.
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ350-210830-
/O.EXT.KOKX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-261022T1000Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 11 feet.
* WHERE...Ocean waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY
out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ353-210830-
/O.CAN.KOKX.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-261020T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KOKX.GL.W.0018.261020T1922Z-261022T0400Z/
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...Ocean waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet
NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ380-383-385-210830-
/O.EXT.KOKX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-261022T1000Z/
Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY from 20 to
60 nm-
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 9 to 14 feet.
* WHERE...Ocean waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY
from 20 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
252 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ451>455-211200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-261021T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM-
252 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to
Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Great Egg
Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May
NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape
Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds should occur later
tonight and for a time on Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
252 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ480-211200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-261021T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
252 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 8 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from
20 to 40 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds should occur late
tonight and on Wednesday.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
252 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ481>483-485-211200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-261022T1000Z/
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
252 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
10 to 15 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ
from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg
Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to
Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape May NJ to
Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds should occur later
tonight and on Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
243 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ650-210245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-261021T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
243 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
8 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Wednesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
243 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ680-682-210245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261022T0500Z/
Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to
60 NM-
243 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
11 to 16 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from
20 to 60 NM and Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore
Island VA from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
725 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
MDZ024-210730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-261022T1400Z/
Inland Worcester-
725 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Inland Worcester County.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/04 AM 4.1 1.6 2.1 1 MINOR
21/04 PM 4.4 1.9 2.1 1 MINOR
22/05 AM 4.4 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR
22/06 PM 4.5 2.0 2.1 1 MODERATE
23/06 AM 4.4 1.9 2.0 1 MINOR
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
725 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
MDZ025-VAZ099-100-210730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-261022T1400Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261022T1100Z/
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
725 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/04 AM 4.1 1.6 2.1 1 MINOR
21/04 PM 4.4 1.9 2.1 1 MINOR
22/05 AM 4.4 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR
22/06 PM 4.5 2.0 2.1 1 MODERATE
23/06 AM 4.4 1.9 2.0 1 MINOR
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/09 PM 3.7 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
21/09 AM 3.7 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
21/09 PM 4.3 1.8 1.9 1 NONE
22/10 AM 4.4 1.9 1.9 1 NONE
22/10 PM 4.4 1.9 1.9 1 NONE
23/10 AM 4.1 1.6 1.4 1 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/07 PM 3.5 1.5 1.8 3 MODERATE
21/08 AM 3.5 1.5 1.9 3 MODERATE
21/07 PM 3.8 1.8 2.1 3 MODERATE
22/08 AM 4.1 2.1 2.3 3 MODERATE
22/08 PM 3.8 1.8 2.1 3 MODERATE
23/09 AM 3.7 1.7 1.8 3 MODERATE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/04 AM 4.4 1.6 1.6 1 NONE
21/05 PM 4.9 2.1 1.9 1 MINOR
22/05 AM 4.8 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR
22/06 PM 4.7 1.9 1.6 1 MINOR
23/06 AM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/05 AM 6.1 1.6 2.4 1 NONE
21/06 PM 6.8 2.3 2.8 1 MINOR
22/06 AM 7.0 2.5 2.9 1 MINOR
22/06 PM 6.8 2.3 2.6 1 MINOR
23/07 AM 6.3 1.8 1.9 1 NONE
TANGIER ISLAND VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/08 PM 3.1 1.2 1.6 1 NONE
21/09 AM 3.5 1.6 2.1 1 MINOR
21/09 PM 3.8 2.0 2.3 1 MODERATE
22/09 AM 4.0 2.1 2.5 1 MODERATE
22/09 PM 3.7 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR
23/10 AM 3.6 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/05 AM 4.7 1.7 2.1 2 MINOR
21/06 PM 5.1 2.1 2.3 2 MODERATE
22/06 AM 5.1 2.1 2.3 2 MODERATE
22/06 PM 4.8 1.8 2.0 2 MINOR
23/07 AM 4.6 1.6 1.6 2 MINOR
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/05 AM 6.4 1.8 2.2 1 NONE
21/06 PM 7.4 2.8 2.5 1 MINOR
22/06 AM 7.3 2.7 2.7 1 MINOR
22/06 PM 7.4 2.8 2.4 1 MINOR
23/07 AM 7.0 2.4 1.9 1 MINOR
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
725 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
VAZ075-077-078-085-086-210730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-261022T1900Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-Mathews-
725 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex and
Mathews Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
LEWISETTA VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/10 PM 3.1 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR
21/10 AM 3.2 1.7 1.8 1 MINOR
22/12 AM 3.5 2.0 2.1 1 MODERATE
22/11 AM 3.5 2.0 2.0 1 MODERATE
22/11 PM 3.4 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR
23/12 PM 3.4 1.9 1.8 1 MINOR
DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 5.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/11 PM 3.0 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
21/12 PM 3.4 1.5 1.7 1 NONE
22/12 AM 3.7 1.8 1.9 1 MINOR
22/01 PM 3.9 2.0 2.1 1 MINOR
23/12 AM 3.7 1.8 1.9 1 MINOR
23/01 PM 3.8 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/07 PM 3.0 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR
21/08 AM 3.3 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR
21/09 PM 3.6 2.2 2.2 1 MODERATE
22/08 AM 3.6 2.2 2.2 1 MODERATE
22/08 PM 3.4 2.0 2.0 1 MINOR
23/08 AM 3.3 1.9 1.8 1 MINOR
WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/06 AM 4.4 1.7 1.9 1 NONE
21/06 PM 4.8 2.1 2.1 1 MINOR
22/06 AM 4.8 2.1 2.2 1 MINOR
22/07 PM 4.7 2.0 2.0 1 MINOR
23/07 AM 4.5 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
318 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
DEZ001-NJZ016-210900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0026.261021T2200Z-261022T0200Z/
New Castle-Salem-
318 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem.
* WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
road closures are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional elevated high tide cycles beyond
Wednesday evening are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Delaware River at Reedy Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/07 PM 7.2 1.4 1.6 Minor
21/08 AM 7.1 1.3 2.0 None
21/08 PM 7.7 1.9 2.0 Minor
22/09 AM 7.5 1.7 2.1 Minor
22/09 PM 7.5 1.7 1.7 Minor
23/10 AM 7.2 1.4 1.5 Minor
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
318 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
DEZ002>004-210900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-261022T0200Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
318 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional elevated high tide cycles beyond
Wednesday evening are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 PM 6.9 1.2 1.6 Minor
21/06 AM 6.6 0.9 2.0 Minor
21/06 PM 7.4 1.7 2.0 Minor
22/07 AM 7.0 1.3 2.0 Minor
22/07 PM 7.1 1.4 1.6 Minor
23/08 AM 6.8 1.1 1.3 Minor
Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/05 PM 6.3 1.7 2.1 Minor
21/05 AM 6.4 1.8 2.7 Minor
21/06 PM 6.9 2.2 2.6 Minor
22/06 AM 6.6 2.0 2.6 Minor
22/06 PM 6.4 1.8 2.1 Minor
23/07 AM 6.3 1.7 1.9 Minor
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
318 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
NJZ020-022>027-210900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-261022T0200Z/
Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
318 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May,
Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional elevated high tide cycles beyond
Wednesday evening are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/04 PM 5.9 1.3 1.8 None
21/04 AM 6.1 1.5 2.5 Minor
21/04 PM 6.8 2.2 2.7 Minor
22/05 AM 6.5 1.9 2.5 Minor
22/05 PM 6.3 1.7 2.0 Minor
23/06 AM 6.2 1.6 1.9 Minor
Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/05 PM 5.4 1.4 1.7 Minor
21/05 AM 5.5 1.5 2.2 Minor
21/05 PM 6.1 2.1 2.3 Minor
22/06 AM 5.6 1.6 2.1 Minor
22/05 PM 5.6 1.6 1.9 Minor
23/06 AM 5.3 1.3 1.5 Minor
Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/04 PM 6.3 1.2 1.8 Minor
21/05 AM 6.3 1.2 2.4 Minor
21/05 PM 7.1 2.0 2.5 Minor
22/05 AM 6.5 1.4 2.4 Minor
22/06 PM 6.5 1.4 1.8 Minor
23/06 AM 6.3 1.2 1.5 Minor
Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/04 PM 3.4 0.9 1.1 None
21/04 AM 3.8 1.3 1.7 Minor
21/05 PM 4.2 1.7 1.8 Minor
22/05 AM 4.1 1.6 1.8 Minor
22/05 PM 3.8 1.3 1.4 Minor
23/05 AM 3.8 1.3 1.4 Minor
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
318 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
NJZ021-210900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0026.261021T2000Z-261022T0200Z/
Cumberland-
318 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Cumberland.
* WHEN...From 4 PM to 10 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional elevated high tide cycles beyond
Wednesday evening are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Maurice River at Bivalve
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/05 PM 7.3 1.0 1.6 None
21/06 AM 7.2 0.9 1.9 None
21/06 PM 8.0 1.7 2.2 Minor
22/06 AM 7.6 1.3 2.1 Minor
22/07 PM 7.8 1.5 1.8 Minor
23/07 AM 7.5 1.2 1.5 None
&&
$$
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
725 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
MDZ025-VAZ099-100-210730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-261022T1400Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261022T1100Z/
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
725 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/04 AM 4.1 1.6 2.1 1 MINOR
21/04 PM 4.4 1.9 2.1 1 MINOR
22/05 AM 4.4 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR
22/06 PM 4.5 2.0 2.1 1 MODERATE
23/06 AM 4.4 1.9 2.0 1 MINOR
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/09 PM 3.7 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
21/09 AM 3.7 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
21/09 PM 4.3 1.8 1.9 1 NONE
22/10 AM 4.4 1.9 1.9 1 NONE
22/10 PM 4.4 1.9 1.9 1 NONE
23/10 AM 4.1 1.6 1.4 1 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/07 PM 3.5 1.5 1.8 3 MODERATE
21/08 AM 3.5 1.5 1.9 3 MODERATE
21/07 PM 3.8 1.8 2.1 3 MODERATE
22/08 AM 4.1 2.1 2.3 3 MODERATE
22/08 PM 3.8 1.8 2.1 3 MODERATE
23/09 AM 3.7 1.7 1.8 3 MODERATE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/04 AM 4.4 1.6 1.6 1 NONE
21/05 PM 4.9 2.1 1.9 1 MINOR
22/05 AM 4.8 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR
22/06 PM 4.7 1.9 1.6 1 MINOR
23/06 AM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/05 AM 6.1 1.6 2.4 1 NONE
21/06 PM 6.8 2.3 2.8 1 MINOR
22/06 AM 7.0 2.5 2.9 1 MINOR
22/06 PM 6.8 2.3 2.6 1 MINOR
23/07 AM 6.3 1.8 1.9 1 NONE
TANGIER ISLAND VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/08 PM 3.1 1.2 1.6 1 NONE
21/09 AM 3.5 1.6 2.1 1 MINOR
21/09 PM 3.8 2.0 2.3 1 MODERATE
22/09 AM 4.0 2.1 2.5 1 MODERATE
22/09 PM 3.7 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR
23/10 AM 3.6 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/05 AM 4.7 1.7 2.1 2 MINOR
21/06 PM 5.1 2.1 2.3 2 MODERATE
22/06 AM 5.1 2.1 2.3 2 MODERATE
22/06 PM 4.8 1.8 2.0 2 MINOR
23/07 AM 4.6 1.6 1.6 2 MINOR
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/05 AM 6.4 1.8 2.2 1 NONE
21/06 PM 7.4 2.8 2.5 1 MINOR
22/06 AM 7.3 2.7 2.7 1 MINOR
22/06 PM 7.4 2.8 2.4 1 MINOR
23/07 AM 7.0 2.4 1.9 1 MINOR
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
811 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ530-538-210815-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0164.000000T0000Z-261021T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
811 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD and Patapsco
River including Baltimore Harbor.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
811 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ531-539-210815-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0165.000000T0000Z-261021T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
811 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD
and Chester River to Queenstown MD.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
811 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ532-533-210815-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0163.000000T0000Z-261021T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
811 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts may be more occasional and
localized to wider waterways until after midnight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
811 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ534-537-540>543-210815-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0162.000000T0000Z-261021T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
811 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern
Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank
River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD and Tangier Sound
and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts may be more occasional and
localized to wider waterways until after midnight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ331-332-340-345-355-210830-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-261022T1000Z/
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-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 6 feet on Long Island Sound east of New Haven CT and
Port Jefferson NY.
* WHERE...The south shore and eastern bays of Long Island, Long
Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY, and ocean
waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ335-210830-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0096.261020T1922Z-261022T1000Z/
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 2 to 4 feet on Long Island Sound west of New Haven CT and
Port Jefferson NY.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson NY and New
Haven CT.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ338-210830-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0096.261020T1922Z-261022T0400Z/
New York Harbor-
322 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...New York Harbor.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
252 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ430-431-211200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-261021T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
252 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
choppy waters.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point
NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
252 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ450-211200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-261022T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
252 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
6 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds should occur later
tonight and for a time on Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
729 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
NJZ006-106-108-NYZ074-211000-
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0037.261021T2000Z-261021T2200Z/
Hudson-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-Richmond (Staten Island)-
729 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union
Counties. In New York, Richmond (Staten Island) County.
* WHEN...Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations
near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
$$
Be sure to use the MyCoast app to relay photos and reports of
coastal flooding and beach erosion.
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
729 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
NYZ179-211000-
/O.EXA.KOKX.CF.S.0037.261021T2000Z-261021T2200Z/
Southern Nassau-
729 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.
* WHEN...Late Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations
near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
346 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
MDZ024-212000-
Inland Worcester-
346 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
346 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
MDZ025-VAZ099-100-212000-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
346 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THURSDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern
Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
High Surf Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
High Surf Advisory.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
346 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
VAZ075-077-078-085-086-212000-
Westmoreland-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-Mathews-
346 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THURSDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Virginia and
eastern Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
328 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ350-380-383-385-211930-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 nm-
Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY from 20 to 60 nm-
328 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
&&
This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
328 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
ANZ353-211930-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
328 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
&&
This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.
$$
