FZNT24 KWNM 162102
OFFN02

NAVTEX Marine Forecast for Mid-Atlantic states waters
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
402 PM EST Mon Feb 16 2026

Conditions given represent the highest within that period.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

...Please refer to Coastal Waters Forecasts (CWF) available
through NOAA Weather Radio and other means for detailed coastal
waters forecasts...

.SYNOPSIS...An intensifying area of low pressurewill move E of
the region tonight through Tue night while continuing to rapidly
intensify. High pressure will build E across the S portion Tue
and Tue night, then shift E of the region Wed and Wed night. A
front will move in across the northern waters Wed night then move
S across the central waters Thu before stalling Thu night. The
front will lift N as a warm front Fri then low pressure will form
along the front and move E across the northern waters Sat and Sat
night. Mariners should consider avoidance plans and monitor the
latest forecasts.  

Sandy Hook to 37.5N

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 21 ft. 
.TUE...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. 
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...W winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. 
.FRI...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. 
.SAT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. 

37.5N to Cape Hatteras

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 21 ft. 
.TUE...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. 
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU...Variable winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. 
.FRI...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. 
.SAT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. 

Cape Hatteras to Murrells Inlet

.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. 
.TUE...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. 
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. 
.THU...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. 
.FRI...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. 
.SAT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.