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Gale Warning 28, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 6, 2008

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 6, 2008, 3:30 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 7, 2008, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 6, 2008, 3:30 AM EST (08:30 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 7, 2008, 9:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 8, 2008, 3:16 AM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

977 
WHUS71 KPHI 060830
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
330 AM EST SAT DEC 6 2008

...A GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...

.INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE MOVING INTO THE NEW ENGLAND COASTAL
WATERS AND THE CANADIAN MARITIMES, COUPLED WITH AN APPROACHING
ARCTIC HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM, IS EXPECTED TO CAUSE GALE FORCE
WINDS SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT.

ANZ430-431-450>455-062100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.081207T1200Z-081208T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0028.081207T1400Z-081208T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
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-
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-
330 AM EST SAT DEC 6 2008

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY.
THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

LOW PRESSURE OVER THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES TODAY WILL MOVE
EASTWARD TONIGHT AND MERGE WITH A LOW HEADING NORTHEASTWARD OFF
THE EAST COAST. AS THEY JOIN SUNDAY, RAPID INTENSIFICATION WILL
CAUSE A STRONG CIRCULATION OVER OUR AREA SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT.
WINDS COULD GUST TO BETWEEN 40 AND 45 KNOTS SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND
SUNDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
000
WHUS71 KPHI 062050
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
350 PM EST SAT DEC 6 2008

...A GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...


ANZ430-431-450>455-071000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.081207T1400Z-081208T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
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-
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-
350 PM EST SAT DEC 6 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST
MONDAY...


LOW PRESSURE OVER THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES WILL MOVE EASTWARD
TONIGHT AND MERGE WITH A LOW HEADING NORTHEASTWARD OFF THE
ATLANTIC COAST. THIS LOW WILL THEN INTENSIFY OVER NEW ENGLAND. THE
PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN THE STRONG LOW AND HIGH PRESSURE TO THE
WEST WILL CREATE STRONG NORTHWESTERLY WINDS OVER THE AREA SUNDAY
AND SUNDAY NIGHT. WINDS COULD GUST TO BETWEEN 40 AND 45 KNOTS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND SUNDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
298 
WHUS71 KPHI 070732
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
232 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2008

...A GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY AND TONIGHT...

ANZ430-431-450>455-072115-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.081207T1400Z-081208T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
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-
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-
232 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
EST MONDAY.

LOW PRESSURE EAST OF DELMARVA WILL INTENSIFY RAPIDLY AS IT HEADS
NORTH TO COASTAL NEW ENGLAND. THIS WILL CREATE STRONG WINDS THAT
WILL DEVELOP THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH MOST OF TONIGHT.
WINDS WILL GUST TO 45 KT AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$


RNS
000
WHUS71 KPHI 072027
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
327 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2008

...A GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY AND TONIGHT...

ANZ430-431-450>455-081000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-081208T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
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-
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-
327 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...

LOW PRESSURE MOVING TOWARD EASTERN CANADA WILL CONTINUE TO
INTENSIFY. HIGH PRESSURE IS MOVING IN FROM THE WEST. THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT BETWEEN THESE TWO SYSTEMS WILL CONTINUE THE STRONG
NORTHWESTERLY WINDS THROUGH MOST OF TONIGHT. WINDS WILL GUST TO 45
KT AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
145 
WHUS71 KPHI 080236
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
936 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2008

...A GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY AND TONIGHT...

ANZ453>455-081000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-081208T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0101.081208T0236Z-081208T1100Z/
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-
936 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT AS
HIGH PRESSURE EDGES CLOSER TO OUR AREA. WHILE THERE CAN BE SOME
OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO ABOUT 35 KNOTS, THIS IS EXPECTED TO ONLY LAST
UNTIL ABOUT MIDNIGHT. SINCE WINDS OVERALL ARE ANTICIPATED TO
REMAIN UNDER 34 KNOTS, THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER ARE ANTICIPATED. WINDS AND SEAS
WITHIN THESE RANGES ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-081000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-081208T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0101.081208T0236Z-081208T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
936 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT AS
HIGH PRESSURE EDGES CLOSER TO OUR AREA. WHILE THERE CAN BE SOME
OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO ABOUT 35 KNOTS, THIS IS EXPECTED TO ONLY LAST
UNTIL ABOUT MIDNIGHT. SINCE WINDS OVERALL ARE ANTICIPATED TO
REMAIN UNDER 34 KNOTS, THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER ARE ANTICIPATED. WINDS AND SEAS
WITHIN THESE RANGES ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-081000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-081208T1100Z/
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-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LITTLE EGG INLET TO GREAT EGG INLET NJ OUT
20 NM-
936 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY.

NORTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL GUST UP TO 40 KNOTS OVERNIGHT, HOWEVER THEN
TEND TO DIMINISH SOME TOWARD DAYBREAK AS HIGH PRESSURE EDGES CLOSER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GORSE
914 
WHUS71 KPHI 080816
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
316 AM EST MON DEC 8 2008

ANZ450>452-081500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-081208T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-081208T1500Z/
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-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LITTLE EGG INLET TO GREAT EGG INLET NJ OUT
20 NM-
316 AM EST MON DEC 8 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING.
THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

WINDS HAVE DECREASED BELOW GALE FORCE AND THEY WILL CONTINUE TO
DIMINISH TO BELOW 25 KT THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER ARE ANTICIPATED. WINDS AND SEAS
WITHIN THESE RANGES ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ431-453>455-081500-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-081208T1500Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
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-
316 AM EST MON DEC 8 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING.

WINDS WILL GUST TO 25 TO 30 KT EARLY THIS MORNING AND THEN
DIMINISH TO 10 TO 15 KT BY THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER ARE ANTICIPATED. WINDS AND SEAS
WITHIN THESE RANGES ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ430-081100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-081208T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
316 AM EST MON DEC 8 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING.

GUSTY WINDS TO 25 KT EARLY THIS MORNING WILL DIMINISH AROUND
SUNRISE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER ARE ANTICIPATED. WINDS AND SEAS
WITHIN THESE RANGES ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$


RNS

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Sources

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