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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 12:01 PM Oct. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 12:01 PM Oct. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. &&
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 8:09 AM Oct. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/03 PM 3.9 1.4 1.6 1 NONE 20/03 AM 3.9 1.4 2.0 1 NONE 20/05 PM 4.4 1.9 2.1 1 MINOR 21/04 AM 4.4 1.9 2.4 1 MINOR 21/05 PM 4.7 2.2 2.3 1 MODERATE SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/06 AM 2.7 0.2 0.8 2 NONE 19/07 PM 3.0 0.5 0.6 2 NONE 20/08 AM 3.2 0.7 1.1 3 NONE 20/09 PM 3.6 1.1 1.3 2 NONE 21/09 AM 3.7 1.2 1.4 3 NONE 21/09 PM 4.2 1.7 1.8 2 NONE NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/05 AM 2.9 0.9 1.4 4-5 NONE 19/06 PM 3.2 1.2 1.4 5 MINOR 20/06 AM 3.2 1.2 1.7 5-6 MINOR 20/07 PM 3.6 1.6 1.9 5 MODERATE 21/07 AM 3.7 1.7 2.1 5 MODERATE 21/07 PM 4.0 2.0 2.3 4 MODERATE CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/03 PM 4.1 1.3 1.2 2 NONE 20/03 AM 4.2 1.4 1.6 2 NONE 20/04 PM 4.8 2.0 1.8 2 MINOR 21/04 AM 4.8 2.0 2.0 2 MINOR 21/05 PM 5.0 2.2 2.0 2-3 MODERATE WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/03 PM 5.7 1.2 1.8 1 NONE 20/04 AM 5.4 0.9 1.9 1 NONE 20/05 PM 6.2 1.7 2.2 1 NONE 21/05 AM 6.2 1.7 2.5 1 NONE 21/06 PM 7.0 2.5 3.0 1 MINOR TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/06 AM 2.7 0.9 1.5 1 NONE 19/07 PM 3.0 1.1 1.5 1 NONE 20/08 AM 3.0 1.1 1.7 1 NONE 20/08 PM 3.3 1.5 1.8 1 MINOR 21/09 AM 3.6 1.8 2.2 1 MINOR 21/09 PM 3.7 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/04 AM 3.4 0.4 1.1 3 NONE 19/04 PM 4.3 1.3 1.6 4 NONE 20/05 AM 4.4 1.4 2.0 4 NONE 20/04 PM 4.7 1.7 2.0 4 MINOR 21/05 AM 4.8 1.8 2.2 4 MINOR 21/06 PM 5.3 2.3 2.5 4 MODERATE OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/04 PM 6.9 2.3 2.2 1 NONE 20/04 AM 6.7 2.1 2.9 1 NONE 20/05 PM 7.4 2.8 2.6 1 MINOR 21/05 AM 7.2 2.6 3.0 1 MINOR 21/06 PM 7.8 3.2 2.9 1 MODERATE &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 8:09 AM Oct. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/03 PM 3.9 1.4 1.6 1 NONE 20/03 AM 3.9 1.4 2.0 1 NONE 20/05 PM 4.4 1.9 2.1 1 MINOR 21/04 AM 4.4 1.9 2.4 1 MINOR 21/05 PM 4.7 2.2 2.3 1 MODERATE SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/06 AM 2.7 0.2 0.8 2 NONE 19/07 PM 3.0 0.5 0.6 2 NONE 20/08 AM 3.2 0.7 1.1 3 NONE 20/09 PM 3.6 1.1 1.3 2 NONE 21/09 AM 3.7 1.2 1.4 3 NONE 21/09 PM 4.2 1.7 1.8 2 NONE NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/05 AM 2.9 0.9 1.4 4-5 NONE 19/06 PM 3.2 1.2 1.4 5 MINOR 20/06 AM 3.2 1.2 1.7 5-6 MINOR 20/07 PM 3.6 1.6 1.9 5 MODERATE 21/07 AM 3.7 1.7 2.1 5 MODERATE 21/07 PM 4.0 2.0 2.3 4 MODERATE CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/03 PM 4.1 1.3 1.2 2 NONE 20/03 AM 4.2 1.4 1.6 2 NONE 20/04 PM 4.8 2.0 1.8 2 MINOR 21/04 AM 4.8 2.0 2.0 2 MINOR 21/05 PM 5.0 2.2 2.0 2-3 MODERATE WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/03 PM 5.7 1.2 1.8 1 NONE 20/04 AM 5.4 0.9 1.9 1 NONE 20/05 PM 6.2 1.7 2.2 1 NONE 21/05 AM 6.2 1.7 2.5 1 NONE 21/06 PM 7.0 2.5 3.0 1 MINOR TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/06 AM 2.7 0.9 1.5 1 NONE 19/07 PM 3.0 1.1 1.5 1 NONE 20/08 AM 3.0 1.1 1.7 1 NONE 20/08 PM 3.3 1.5 1.8 1 MINOR 21/09 AM 3.6 1.8 2.2 1 MINOR 21/09 PM 3.7 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/04 AM 3.4 0.4 1.1 3 NONE 19/04 PM 4.3 1.3 1.6 4 NONE 20/05 AM 4.4 1.4 2.0 4 NONE 20/04 PM 4.7 1.7 2.0 4 MINOR 21/05 AM 4.8 1.8 2.2 4 MINOR 21/06 PM 5.3 2.3 2.5 4 MODERATE OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/04 PM 6.9 2.3 2.2 1 NONE 20/04 AM 6.7 2.1 2.9 1 NONE 20/05 PM 7.4 2.8 2.6 1 MINOR 21/05 AM 7.2 2.6 3.0 1 MINOR 21/06 PM 7.8 3.2 2.9 1 MODERATE &&
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