Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
200 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
ANZ430-431-012100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260201T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260202T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
200 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and very 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 Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
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. 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.
&&
$$
MJL
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
200 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
ANZ452>455-012100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260201T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260202T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
200 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to
Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape
Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to
Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For
the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 6 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
200 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
ANZ450-451-012100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260201T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260202T1100Z/
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-
200 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 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 and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little
Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For
the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 6 AM EST Monday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
140 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
ANZ650-652-011445-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260201T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260202T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
140 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray
Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For
the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
130 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
ANZ338-340-345-011815-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260201T2300Z/
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
130 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
* WHERE...The south shore and eastern bays of Long Island, and
New York Harbor.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
130 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
ANZ331-332-335-011815-
/O.EXT.KOKX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260201T2300Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
130 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation
of freezing spray. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound.
* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
130 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
ANZ350-353-355-011815-
/O.EXT.KOKX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T1800Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260202T0600Z/
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-
130 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation
of freezing spray. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 1 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. 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
ANZ542-011230-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260202T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.LO.Y.0004.260201T1000Z-260201T1600Z/
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM EST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low
water levels expected.
* WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST Sunday night.
For the Low Water Advisory, from 5 AM to 11 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels. Below normal water levels will
result in hazardous navigating conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
ANZ531-532-539-540-011230-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260202T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.UP.Y.0003.260201T0600Z-260201T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.LO.Y.0004.260201T1000Z-260201T2100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Freezing Spray
Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.
For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to North Beach
MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST Sunday night.
For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
the Low Water Advisory, from 5 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday.
* 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 waves which could capsize or damage vessels. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
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.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
ANZ530-535-536-011230-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260202T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD.
* WHEN...Until midnight EST Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
ANZ534-543-011230-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260202T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.UP.W.0001.260201T0600Z-260201T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST Sunday night.
For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.
* 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 waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
ANZ538-011230-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260202T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.LO.Y.0004.260201T1000Z-260201T2100Z/
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low
water levels expected.
* WHERE...Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST Sunday night.
For the Low Water Advisory, from 5 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels. Below normal water levels will
result in hazardous navigating conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
ANZ537-011230-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260202T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.UP.Y.0003.260201T0600Z-260201T1500Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray
Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST Sunday night.
For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday.
* 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 waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
ANZ533-541-011230-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260202T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.UP.Y.0003.260201T0600Z-260201T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.LO.Y.0004.260201T1000Z-260201T1600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
1122 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM EST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray
Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.
For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels
expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD and
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST Sunday night.
For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
the Low Water Advisory, from 5 AM to 11 AM EST Sunday.
* 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 waves which could capsize or damage vessels. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
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.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
&&
$$