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Small Craft Advisory 104, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 18, 2008

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Dec 18, 2008, 4:35 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 19, 2008, 12:00 PM EST. It was in force for 40 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 18, 2008, 4:35 AM EST (09:35 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 19, 2008, 12:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 21, 2008, 4:28 AM EST
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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

390 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
435 AM EST THU DEC 18 2008

ANZ450>455-182200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.081219T1700Z-081220T1100Z/
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-
435 AM EST THU DEC 18 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. IT
IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON ON FRIDAY UNTIL 600 AM ON SATURDAY.

LOW PRESSURE APPROACHING FROM THE WEST IS FORECAST TO CAUSE
EASTERLY WINDS TO INCREASE TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON,
WITH GUSTS UP AROUND 25 KNOTS. WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO 4 TO
6 FEET AT THAT TIME. AS THE LOW PASSES OF THE COASTS OF NEW JERSEY
AND DELAWARE ON FRIDAY NIGHT, THE WINDS ARE FORECAST TO BECOME
NORTHERLY AND THE WAVES SHOULD REMAIN IN THE 4 TO 7 FOOT RANGE.

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.

&&

$$

IOVINO
7 follow-up statements
398 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
253 PM EST THU DEC 18 2008

ANZ450>455-191100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.081219T1700Z-081220T2300Z/
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-
253 PM EST THU DEC 18 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 PM
EST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 PM
EST SATURDAY.

LOW PRESSURE APPROACHING FROM THE WEST IS FORECAST TO CAUSE
WINDS AND SEAS TO INCREASE FRIDAY AFTERNOON. OVER THE WATERS NORTH
OF GREAT EGG INLET, WINDS WILL BE EAST AND INCREASE TO 15 TO 20
KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 KNOTS. ON THE WATERS TO THE SOUTH OF
LITTLE EGG INLET, WINDS WILL COME AROUND TO SE AND INCREASE TO 15
TO 20 KT AND THEN COME AROUND TO SW. WAVES EAST OF THE NEW JERSEY
AND DELAWARE COASTS SHOULD SEE AN INCREASE TO 3 TO 5 FT FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

FRIDAY NIGHT, N TO NE WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS TO 25 OR 30
KT WILL SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE AREA TO THE EAST OF NEW JERSEY AND
DELAWARE AND CAUSE ROUGH SEAS. THESE SEAS SHOULD THEN CONTINUE
INTO SATURDAY.

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
126 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
430 AM EST FRI DEC 19 2008

ANZ450>455-192100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.081219T1700Z-081220T2300Z/
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-
430 AM EST FRI DEC 19 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
EST SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 600
PM ON SATURDAY.

LOW PRESSURE WAS LOCATED OVER MISSOURI EARLY THIS MORNING. THE LOW
WILL RACE TO THE EAST AND IT SHOULD PASS OFF THE COASTS OF NEW
JERSEY AND DELAWARE LATE TODAY. WINDS AND SEAS WILL INCREASE FOR
THIS AFTERNOON AS THE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE APPROACHES. WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BUILD TO 4 TO 6 FT, AND WIND GUSTS UP AROUND 25 TO 30
KNOTS ARE FORECAST. WHILE THE WIND GUSTS MAY DIMINISH FOR TONIGHT
AND SATURDAY, WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN IN THE 4 TO 7 FOOT
RANGE.

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.

&&

$$

IOVINO
586 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
257 PM EST FRI DEC 19 2008

ANZ450>455-201000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-081220T2300Z/
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-
257 PM EST FRI DEC 19 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY.

LOW PRESSURE OVER PENNSYLVANIA WILL REFORM OFF THE COAST THIS
EVENING AND THEN HEAD OUT TO SEA TONIGHT. MEANWHILE, HIGH PRESSURE
WILL BUILD ACROSS EASTERN CANADA THROUGH SATURDAY. THE GRADIENT
BETWEEN THE LOW AND THE INCOMING HIGH WILL CAUSE WINDS TO BECOME
NE AND INCREASE TO 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS TO 25 KT TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
SEAS WILL RUN 4 TO 7 FT.

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
542 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
427 AM EST SAT DEC 20 2008

ANZ450>455-210000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-081221T1200Z/
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-
427 AM EST SAT DEC 20 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE FARTHER OFFSHORE AS HIGH
PRESSURE STARTS TO BUILD DOWN FROM EASTERN CANADA. THE GRADIENT
BETWEEN THESE TWO FEATURES WILL CAUSE WINDS TO GUST TO 25 KT
TODAY. SEAS WILL RUN 4 TO 8 FT ALONG THE COAST.

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.

&&

$$
919 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
328 PM EST SAT DEC 20 2008

ANZ450>455-210430-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-081221T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0029.081221T1800Z-081222T1800Z/
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-
328 PM EST SAT DEC 20 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY. 

WEAK HIGH PRESSURE WILL BE OVER THE REGION TODAY. NORTHEASTERLY
FLOW BETWEEN THIS HIGH AND DEPARTING LOW PRESSURE WILL KEEP WINDS
IN THE 15 TO 25 KNOT RANGE THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY.

ANOTHER AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION TONIGHT
INTO EARLY SUNDAY BEFORE MOVING OUT TO SEA. STRONG CANADIAN HIGH
PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE WEST BEHIND THIS LOW. THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN AND WINDS WILL GUST OVER 40 KT BEGINNING
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING INTO MONDAY. SEAS WILL RUN 5 TO 8
FT ALONG THE COAST.

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-210430-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0029.081221T1800Z-081222T1800Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
328 PM EST SAT DEC 20 2008

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY.

AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION TONIGHT INTO
EARLY SUNDAY BEFORE MOVING OUT TO SEA. STRONG CANADIAN HIGH
PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE WEST BEHIND THIS LOW. THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN AND WINDS WILL GUST OVER 40 KT BEGINNING
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING INTO MONDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
609 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
329 PM EST SAT DEC 20 2008

ANZ450>455-211100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-081221T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0029.081221T1800Z-081222T1800Z/
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-
329 PM EST SAT DEC 20 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...

WEAK HIGH PRESSURE WILL BE OVER THE REGION TODAY. NORTHEASTERLY
FLOW BETWEEN THIS HIGH AND DEPARTING LOW PRESSURE WILL KEEP WINDS
IN THE 15 TO 25 KNOT RANGE THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY.

ANOTHER AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION TONIGHT
INTO EARLY SUNDAY BEFORE MOVING OUT TO SEA. STRONG CANADIAN HIGH
PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE WEST BEHIND THIS LOW. THE
PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN AND WINDS WILL GUST OVER 40 KT
BEGINNING SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING INTO MONDAY. SEAS WILL
RUN 5 TO 8 FT ALONG THE COAST.

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-211100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0029.081221T1800Z-081222T1800Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
329 PM EST SAT DEC 20 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...


AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION TONIGHT INTO
EARLY SUNDAY BEFORE MOVING OUT TO SEA. STRONG CANADIAN HIGH
PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE WEST BEHIND THIS LOW. THE
PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN AND WINDS WILL GUST OVER 40 KT
BEGINNING SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING INTO MONDAY.

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.

&&

$$
867 
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MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
428 AM EST SUN DEC 21 2008

ANZ450>455-212200-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-081221T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0029.081221T0900Z-081223T0000Z/
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-
428 AM EST SUN DEC 21 2008

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION TODAY BEFORE
MOVING OUT TO SEA. STRONG CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN
FROM THE WEST BEHIND THIS LOW. THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN
AND WINDS WILL GUST OVER 35 KT AND CONTINUE INTO MONDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-212200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0029.081221T0928Z-081223T0000Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
428 AM EST SUN DEC 21 2008

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY. 

AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION TODAY BEFORE
MOVING OUT TO SEA. STRONG CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN
FROM THE WEST BEHIND THIS LOW. THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN
AND WINDS WILL GUST OVER 35 KT AND CONTINUE INTO MONDAY.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 18, 3:41 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningPHIHunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren28 hr
Dec 18, 3:41 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryPHIMercer, Middlesex, Monmouth28 hr

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