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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
127 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ453>455-100900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0032.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/
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-
127 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 6 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM
  EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of gale force wind gusts could be
  possible again Thursday morning.

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
127 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ450>452-100900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0032.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/
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-
127 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt and seas 6 to 9 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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM
  EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of gale force wind gusts could be
  possible again Thursday morning.

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
127 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ430-431-100900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251211T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
127 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  rough waters 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...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some brief gale force wind gusts near 35 kt
  could be possible during the daytime period Wednesday, and again
  Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Staarmann

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
116 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

ANZ350-353-101930-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KOKX.GL.W.0026.251210T1100Z-251211T0600Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
116 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 1 AM
  EST 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
116 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

ANZ355-101930-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0026.251210T1100Z-251211T0600Z/
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
116 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 1 AM
  EST 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
116 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

ANZ331-332-335-340-345-101930-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.W.0026.251210T1100Z-251210T2300Z/
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-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
116 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and
  South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM
  EST this evening.

* 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
116 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

ANZ338-101930-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251210T2300Z/
New York Harbor-
116 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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 Wakefield VA
1138 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ650-652-101245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251210T1500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0027.251210T1500Z-251211T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
1138 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST
  Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM EST
  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 Baltimore MD/Washington DC
645 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ530>543-100900-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0178.251210T0000Z-251211T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-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-
645 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt through Wednesday, becoming northwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts
  up to 25 kt Wednesday night into Thursday. Waves of 2 to 4 feet
  are expected outside of the smaller estuaries.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
  and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
  Point VA.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

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