Station Name: Gooses Reef, MD
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Cambridge, MD 20613
Dorchester County

GPS Coordinates: 38.556, -76.415

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued November 17 at 1:48AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 1:48 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 6:00 PM

The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 7 to 9 percent, relative humidities around 15 to 25 percent (except 30 to 35 percent for much of Maryland), and wind gusts around 20 to 30 mph (locally up to 40 mph for northern/higher elevation areas) will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. This follows a night of poor relative humidity recoveries, despite high temperatures only reaching into the lower 50s. The most favorable overlap of dry fuel moisture, lowest relative humidity, and highest wind gusts is expected over eastern West Virginia into northern Virginia. To the south, winds will be lighter, but humidity will be lower. To the north and west, winds will be higher, but humidity will also be relatively higher. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov

Special Weather Statement issued November 17 at 12:17AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 12:17 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 6:00 PM

The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 7 or 8 percent, relative humidities around 15 to 30 percent, and wind gusts around 20 to 30 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. This follows a night of poor relative humidity recoveries over the higher terrain, in spite of high temperatures only in the low 50s. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov

Special Weather Statement issued November 17 at 2:04AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 2:04 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 5:00 PM

The combination relative humidity values falling to between 28 and 35 percent, and west-northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph, will lead to an increased risk for adverse fire behavior later today, especially this afternoon. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov

Special Weather Statement issued November 17 at 3:16AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 3:16 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 1:00 PM

There is an elevated risk for fire spread today for the eastern shore of Maryland. Minimum relative humidity values will fall into the 30 to 35 percent range early this afternoon. This will be accompanied by cool and dry northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with 30 to 35 mph gusts. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Relative humidities will begin to increase towards evening and winds will decrease after sunset. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire officials.

Special Weather Statement issued November 17 at 12:59PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 12:59 PM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 4:00 PM

There is an elevated risk for fire spread today for the eastern shore of Maryland. Minimum relative humidity values will fall into the 30 to 35 percent range early this afternoon. This will be accompanied by cool and dry northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with 30 to 35 mph gusts. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Relative humidities will begin to increase towards evening and winds will decrease after sunset. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire officials.

Special Weather Statement issued November 17 at 2:04AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 2:04 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 5:00 PM

The combination relative humidity values falling to between 20 and 30 percent, and west-northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph, will lead to an increased risk for adverse fire behavior later this morning through the afternoon. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website at dof.virginia.gov