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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
546 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ430-252300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260925T2200Z-260927T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
546 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning,
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough
  waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM
  EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
546 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ454-455-252300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0003.260925T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
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-
546 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. For the Storm Warning,
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to
  16 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 EDT this evening. For
  the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
546 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ450>453-252300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0003.260925T2200Z-260927T1000Z/
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-
546 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft. For the Storm Warning,
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to
  17 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Great Egg
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For
  the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
546 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ431-252300-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0014.260925T1000Z-260927T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
546 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  extremely rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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 Baltimore MD/Washington DC
931 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ532-540-252145-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0014.260925T2200Z-260927T0200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-Eastern Bay-
931 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and
  Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 PM
  EDT 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 Baltimore MD/Washington DC
931 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ533-534-537-543-252145-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0149.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0014.260925T1331Z-260926T2200Z/
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-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
931 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, and
  Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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 Baltimore MD/Washington DC
931 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ531-539-252145-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.GL.W.0014.260925T2200Z-260927T0200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
931 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 PM
  EDT 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 Baltimore MD/Washington DC
931 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ542-252145-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0149.000000T0000Z-260926T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0014.260925T1331Z-260926T2200Z/
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
931 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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 Baltimore MD/Washington DC
931 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ541-252145-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0149.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0014.260925T2200Z-260927T0200Z/
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
931 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank
  River.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 PM
  EDT 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
605 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ331-332-340-345-252000-
/O.EXP.KOKX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T1000Z/
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-
605 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
  Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from
  Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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
605 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ338-252000-
/O.EXP.KOKX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0014.260925T1800Z-260927T0000Z/
New York Harbor-
605 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
605 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ353-252000-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.SR.W.0002.260925T2200Z-260927T1000Z/
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
605 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet. For the Storm
  Warning, northeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
  and seas 14 to 19 feet expected.

* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For
  the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
605 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ355-252000-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.SR.W.0002.260925T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
605 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Storm
  Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
  seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For
  the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe 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
605 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ335-252000-
/O.EXP.KOKX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260927T1000Z/
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
605 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New Haven.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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