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Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ454-455-161000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-250916T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0022.250916T1000Z-250916T2200Z/
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-
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 7 to 10 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ431-161000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0087.250915T1839Z-250916T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0022.250916T1000Z-250916T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. For the Gale
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and rough waters expected.

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

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

* 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
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ430-161000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0087.250916T0400Z-250917T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast 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.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM 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
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ450-161000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0087.250916T0600Z-250917T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

MPS
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ451-452-161000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0087.250915T2200Z-250917T1000Z/
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-
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...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...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 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
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ453-161000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0087.250915T1839Z-250916T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0022.250916T1000Z-250916T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
239 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

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

* 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
641 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ530>532-535-536-538>540-160645-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0132.250916T0600Z-250917T1000Z/
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-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
641 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
  Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River
  including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
  and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

CJL
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
641 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ533-534-537-541-543-160645-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-250916T1000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0020.250916T1000Z-250917T0100Z/
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-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
641 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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
641 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ542-160645-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-250916T1000Z/
/O.EXA.KLWX.GL.W.0020.250916T1000Z-250917T0100Z/
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
641 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northeast
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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
638 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ650-652-160645-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-250916T0400Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0015.250916T0400Z-250917T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
638 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 7 to 10 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 midnight EDT
  tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 PM
  EDT Tuesday.

* 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
151 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ353-355-160830-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0083.250916T0600Z-250917T1000Z/
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
151 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
  3 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 6 AM 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 New York NY
151 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

ANZ350-160830-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0083.250916T1000Z-250917T1000Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
151 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
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