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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
131 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

ANZ450>455-260900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0110.251126T0000Z-251127T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0021.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
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-
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-
131 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30
  kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  6 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening
  through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
131 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

ANZ430-431-260900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0111.251127T0300Z-251127T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0021.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
131 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO
6 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected. For the
  Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  very rough waters possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM Wednesday to 6
  PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening
  through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

Guzzo

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
106 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

ANZ350-353-355-261915-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-251127T2300Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.A.0020.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
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-
106 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds around 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming west 25 to 30 kt. Seas 5
  to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

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
106 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

ANZ331-332-340-261915-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0108.251127T0100Z-251128T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KOKX.GL.A.0020.251128T1100Z-251128T2300Z/
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-
106 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet expected for portions of
  Central and Eastern Long Island Sound. For the Gale Watch, west
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 4 to 6 feet
  possible for portions of Central and Eastern Long Island Sound.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
  Haven, and Peconic and Gardiners Bays.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning
  through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
106 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

ANZ335-338-345-261915-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0108.251127T0100Z-251128T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KOKX.GL.A.0020.251128T1100Z-251128T2300Z/
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
106 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt.
  Seas 3 to 5 feet expected for portions of Western Long Island
  Sound. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up
  to 40 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet possible for portions of Western Long
  Island Sound.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New
  Haven, New York Harbor, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet
  through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to
  6 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning
  through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
653 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

ANZ530-531-538-539-260800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-251126T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0026.251126T2300Z-251127T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
653 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to
  20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
  including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Wednesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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
653 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

ANZ532>534-537-540>543-260800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-251127T1100Z/
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 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-
653 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

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

* WHAT...South winds becoming west Wednesday evening 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy 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 AM 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
653 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

ANZ536-260800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0170.251126T1100Z-251127T1100Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
653 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
6 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds becoming west Wednesday evening 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
653 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

ANZ535-260800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0170.251126T1100Z-251126T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0026.251126T2300Z-251127T1100Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
653 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, west
  winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

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

* 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 Wakefield VA
623 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

ANZ650-652-654-260730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-251126T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
623 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  4 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
  to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

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