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Freezing Spray Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
106 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

ANZ533-534-541-543-211500-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250121T1000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
106 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory,
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach 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 5 AM EST early this
  morning. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
  morning.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1227 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

ANZ650-652-654-656-211330-
/O.CON.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1500Z/
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-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
1227 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Light to moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal Waters from Cape
  Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1227 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

ANZ635>638-211330-
/O.CON.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1500Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1227 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Light to moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
  York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River
  Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton
  Roads Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1227 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

ANZ630>632-634-211330-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-250121T0900Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
1227 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, a light to moderate accumulation of freezing
  spray.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
  Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA,
  Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and
  Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
  the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST early this
  morning. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
  morning.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1221 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

ANZ050-051-211330-
/O.CON.KCAR.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250122T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1400Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
1221 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
  out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
  evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 9 AM EST this
  morning.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1221 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

ANZ052-211330-
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1400Z/
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
1221 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
  Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.

&&

$$

Sinko

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1023 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

ANZ150-152-211730-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250121T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
1023 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
  out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape
  Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Tuesday.
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 5
  AM EST Tuesday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1023 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

ANZ151-211000-
/O.CAN.KGYX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250121T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1000Z/
Penobscot Bay-
1023 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 4 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
  expected.

* WHERE...Penobscot Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
913 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

ANZ430-431-211200-
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250121T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
913 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
913 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

ANZ450-451-211200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250121T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250121T2300Z/
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-
913 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Tuesday.
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
913 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

ANZ452>455-211200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250121T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250121T2300Z/
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-
913 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Fenwick Island
  DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Tuesday.
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

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