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Gale Warning 22, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 8, 2009

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 8, 2009, 2:52 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 9, 2009, 3:00 AM EST. It was in force for 3 days. 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 8, 2009, 2:52 AM EST (07:52 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 9, 2009, 3:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 12, 2009, 3:47 AM EST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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

234 
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MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
252 AM EST TUE DEC 8 2009

ANZ431-450>455-082000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0092.091209T0400Z-091209T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0022.091209T0800Z-091210T1100Z/
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-
252 AM EST TUE DEC 8 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM
THIS EVENING TO 3 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL ADVANCE TOWARD THE REGION TUESDAY AND AFFECT
THE AREA THROUGH THURSDAY. ENHANCED WINDS AND WAVES ARE EXPECTED
WITH GALE FORCE WINDS BEGINNING LATE TONIGHT AND CONTINUING
WEDNESDAY MORNING. HOWEVER, THERE MAY BE A LULL IN THE WINDS
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BEFORE THEY PICK UP TO GALE AGAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-082000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0092.091209T0400Z-091209T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0014.091209T0800Z-091210T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
252 AM EST TUE DEC 8 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM
11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL ADVANCE TOWARD THE REGION TUESDAY AND AFFECT
THE AREA THROUGH THURSDAY. ENHANCED WINDS AND WAVES ARE EXPECTED
WITH POSSIBLE GALE FORCE WINDS BEGINNING LATE TONIGHT AND CONTINUING
WEDNESDAY MORNING. HOWEVER, THERE MAY BE A LULL IN THE WINDS
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS MAY REACH GALE AGAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

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 WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

RNS
11 follow-up statements
517 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
247 PM EST TUE DEC 8 2009

ANZ430-091000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0092.091209T0400Z-091209T0800Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0014.091209T0800Z-091210T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.GL.W.0022.091209T0800Z-091210T2300Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
247 PM EST TUE DEC 8 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL STRENGTHEN AND APPROACH THE WATERS LATER
TONIGHT. THE LOW WILL THEN MOVE NORTH OF THE AREA ON WEDNESDAY. A
SECONDARY LOW WILL AFFECT THE AREA WEDNESDAY MORNING. STRONG WINDS
WILL DEVELOP LATER TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG AND GUSTY INTO
THURSDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-450>455-091000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0092.091209T0400Z-091209T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0022.091209T0800Z-091210T2300Z/
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-
247 PM EST TUE DEC 8 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM
WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL STRENGTHEN AND APPROACH THE WATERS LATER
TONIGHT. THE LOW WILL THEN MOVE NORTH OF THE AREA ON WEDNESDAY. A
SECONDARY LOW WILL AFFECT THE AREA WEDNESDAY MORNING. STRONG WINDS
WILL DEVELOP LATER TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG AND GUSTY INTO
THURSDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
563 
WHUS71 KPHI 090138
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
838 PM EST TUE DEC 8 2009

ANZ430-431-450>455-091000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0022.091209T0800Z-091210T2300Z/
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-
838 PM EST TUE DEC 8 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL STRENGTHEN AND APPROACH THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT.
THE LOW WILL THEN MOVE NORTH OF THE AREA ON WEDNESDAY. A SECONDARY
LOW WILL AFFECT THE AREA WEDNESDAY MORNING. STRONG WINDS WILL
DEVELOP LATER TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG AND GUSTY INTO THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$
367 
WHUS71 KPHI 090847
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
347 AM EST WED DEC 9 2009

ANZ430-431-450>455-092100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091211T1100Z/
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-
347 AM EST WED DEC 9 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY. 

A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER THE GREAT LAKES AND A DEVELOPING
SECONDARY LOW OVER THE MID ATLANTIC COASTAL STATES WILL MOVE NORTH
TODAY. GUSTY E TO SE WINDS WILL OCCUR THIS MORNING AHEAD OF THE
SECONDARY LOW. ONCE THE COLD FRONT CROSSES OUR WATERS LATE TODAY,
WINDS WILL SHIFT TO W AND CONTINUE TO GUST TO GALE FORCE THROUGH
THURSDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$
674 
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MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
325 PM EST WED DEC 9 2009

ANZ430-431-450>455-101000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091211T1900Z/
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-
325 PM EST WED DEC 9 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST FRIDAY. 

THE DEPARTING LOW PRESSURE WILL ALLOW A COLD HIGH PRESSURE TO
BUILD TO THE MID ATLANTIC WATERS AND MAINTAIN A STRONG OFFSHORE
WIND INTO SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

EBERWINE
846 
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MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
339 AM EST THU DEC 10 2009

ANZ430-431-450>455-102100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091211T1900Z/
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-
339 AM EST THU DEC 10 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST FRIDAY. 

THE DEPARTING STORM TO OUR NORTH WILL ALLOW COLD HIGH PRESSURE TO
BUILD INTO THE MID ATLANTIC REGION FROM THE WEST AND MAINTAIN STRONG
OFFSHORE WINDS THROUGH FRIDAY AND POSSIBLY INTO SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

RPW
950 
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MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
250 PM EST THU DEC 10 2009

ANZ450>452-111000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091212T0000Z/
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-
250 PM EST THU DEC 10 2009

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

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

A COLD HIGH PRESSURE CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER THE MID ATLANTIC
REGION FROM THE WEST AND WILL MAINTAIN A STRONG OFFSHORE WIND
THROUGH FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-453>455-111000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091211T2000Z/
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 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-
250 PM EST THU DEC 10 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST FRIDAY. 

A COLD HIGH PRESSURE CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER THE MID ATLANTIC
REGION FROM THE WEST AND WILL MAINTAIN A STRONG OFFSHORE WIND
THROUGH FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
820 
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MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
342 AM EST FRI DEC 11 2009

ANZ450>452-112100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.091211T1200Z-091212T0800Z/
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-
342 AM EST FRI DEC 11 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM
EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A LOW
WATER ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM
EST SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY.

A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER THE MID
ATLANTIC REGION FROM THE WEST AND WILL MAINTAIN STRONG OFFSHORE
WINDS INTO TONIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL CAUSE WATER LEVELS TO DROP
TO BLOWOUT OR NEAR BLOWOUT CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF LOW TIDES
THIS MORNING AND AGAIN THIS EVENING. LOW TIDE WILL OCCUR THIS
MORNING FROM 9:30 TO 10:00 AM AND THIS EVENING FROM 9:30 TO
10:00 PM.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-453>455-112100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.091211T1200Z-091212T0800Z/
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 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-
342 AM EST FRI DEC 11 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM
EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A LOW
WATER ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 AM EST SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING. 

A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER THE MID
ATLANTIC REGION FROM THE WEST AND WILL MAINTAIN STRONG OFFSHORE
WINDS INTO TONIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL CAUSE WATER LEVELS TO DROP
TO BLOWOUT OR NEAR BLOWOUT CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF LOW TIDES
THIS MORNING THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON AND AGAIN THIS EVENING
THROUGH EARLY TONIGHT. LOW TIDE ON THE OCEAN FRONT WILL OCCUR
THIS MORNING FROM 9:30 TO 10:30 AM AND THIS EVENING FROM 9:30
TO 10:30 PM. ON DELAWARE BAY LOW TIDE WILL OCCUR TODAY FROM
10:30 AM NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE BAY TO 2:00 PM ON THE UPPER BAY
AND AGAIN TONIGHT FROM 10:30 PM TO 2:30 AM.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$
392 
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MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
319 PM EST FRI DEC 11 2009

ANZ450>452-120900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-091212T0800Z/
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-
319 PM EST FRI DEC 11 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY. A LOW
WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY. 

A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER THE MID
ATLANTIC REGION FROM THE WEST AND WILL MAINTAIN STRONG OFFSHORE
WINDS INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. THESE WINDS WILL CAUSE WATER
LEVELS TO DROP TO BLOWOUT OR NEAR BLOWOUT CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF
LOW TIDE THIS EVENING. LOW TIDE WILL OCCUR THIS EVENING FROM 9:30
TO 10:00 PM.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-120800-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091212T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-091212T0800Z/
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-
319 PM EST FRI DEC 11 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. A
LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY. 

A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER THE MID
ATLANTIC REGION FROM THE WEST AND WILL MAINTAIN STRONG OFFSHORE
WINDS INTO THE EVENING HOURS. THESE WINDS WILL CAUSE WATER LEVELS
TO DROP TO BLOWOUT OR NEAR BLOWOUT CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF LOW
TIDE EARLY TONIGHT. LOW TIDE ON THE OCEAN FRONT WILL OCCUR THIS
EVENING FROM 9:30 TO 10:30 PM. 

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-121100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-091212T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091212T0000Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
319 PM EST FRI DEC 11 2009

...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE LOW WATER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY.
A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER THE MID
ATLANTIC REGION FROM THE WEST AND WILL MAINTAIN STRONG OFFSHORE
WINDS INTO TONIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL CAUSE WATER LEVELS TO DROP
TO BLOWOUT OR NEAR BLOWOUT CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF LOW TIDES
DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS AND AGAIN SATURDAY AFTERNOON. ON THE 
DELAWARE BAY LOW TIDE WILL OCCUR TONIGHT FROM 10:30 PM NEAR THE
MOUTH OF THE BAY TO 3:00 AM ON THE UPPER BAY AND AGAIN SATURDAY
AFTERNOON FROM 10:30 AM TO 3:00 PM. BLOW OUT TIDES ARE ALSO
EXPECTED ON THE TIDAL PORTIONS OF THE DELAWARE RIVER NORTH THROUGH
PHILADELPHIA. THE TIMES OF LOW TIDE ON THE DELAWARE RIVER OCCUR
BETWEEN 3:00 AM AND 5:00 AM SATURDAY MORNING AND AGAIN SATURDAY
AFTERNOON BETWEEN 3:00 PM AND 5:00 PM.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$
017 
WHUS71 KPHI 112357
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
657 PM EST FRI DEC 11 2009

ANZ430-431-120600-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091212T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-091212T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0093.091212T0000Z-091212T1400Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
657 PM EST FRI DEC 11 2009

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. A LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY. 

A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER THE MID
ATLANTIC REGION FROM THE WEST AND WILL MAINTAIN STRONG OFFSHORE
WINDS INTO TONIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL CAUSE WATER LEVELS TO DROP TO
BLOWOUT OR NEAR BLOWOUT CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF LOW TIDES DURING
THE OVERNIGHT HOURS AND AGAIN SATURDAY AFTERNOON. ON THE DELAWARE
BAY LOW TIDE WILL OCCUR TONIGHT FROM 10:30 PM NEAR THE MOUTH OF
THE BAY TO 3:00 AM ON THE UPPER BAY AND AGAIN SATURDAY AFTERNOON
FROM 10:30 AM TO 3:00 PM. BLOW OUT TIDES ARE ALSO EXPECTED ON THE
TIDAL PORTIONS OF THE DELAWARE RIVER NORTH THROUGH PHILADELPHIA.
THE TIMES OF LOW TIDE ON THE DELAWARE RIVER OCCUR BETWEEN 3:00 AM
AND 5:00 AM SATURDAY MORNING AND AGAIN SATURDAY AFTERNOON BETWEEN
3:00 PM AND 5:00 PM.

FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED ON THE AREA
WATERS, ALTHOUGH A FEW GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS MIGHT OCCUR IN THE LOWER
BAY THIS EVENING. WINDS SHOULD CONTINUE TO SLOWLY DIMINISH
OVERNIGHT AND BE BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA DURING
SATURDAY MON RING.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-120600-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091212T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-091212T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0093.091212T0000Z-091212T1700Z/
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-
657 PM EST FRI DEC 11 2009

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. A LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY. 

A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER THE MID
ATLANTIC REGION FROM THE WEST AND WILL MAINTAIN STRONG OFFSHORE
WINDS INTO THE EVENING HOURS. THESE WINDS WILL CAUSE WATER LEVELS
TO DROP TO BLOWOUT OR NEAR BLOWOUT CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF LOW
TIDE EARLY TONIGHT. LOW TIDE ON THE OCEAN FRONT WILL OCCUR THIS
EVENING FROM 9:30 TO 10:30 PM.

FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED ON THE AREA
WATERS, ALTHOUGH A FEW GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS MIGHT OCCUR THIS EVENING.
WINDS SHOULD CONTINUE TO SLOWLY DIMINISH OVERNIGHT AND BE BELOW
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

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>452-120600-
/O.CON.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-091212T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0022.091212T0000Z-091212T0900Z/
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-
657 PM EST FRI DEC 11 2009

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY. A LOW
WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY. 

A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER THE MID
ATLANTIC REGION FROM THE WEST AND WILL MAINTAIN STRONG OFFSHORE
WINDS INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. THESE WINDS WILL CAUSE WATER
LEVELS TO DROP TO BLOWOUT OR NEAR BLOWOUT CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF
LOW TIDE THIS EVENING. LOW TIDE WILL OCCUR THIS EVENING FROM
9:30 TO 10:00 PM.

GALE FORCE GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TONIGHT, ESPECIALLY THIS
EVENING. WINDS WILL THEN SLOWLY DIMINISH ON SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY
NIGHT.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$
646 
WHUS71 KPHI 120538
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1238 AM EST SAT DEC 12 2009

ANZ450>452-120900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-091212T0800Z/
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-
1238 AM EST SAT DEC 12 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING. A LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
EARLY THIS MORNING. 

HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING IN FROM THE WEST WILL MAINTAIN A STRONG
WESTERLY FLOW OVER THE WATERS THE REST OF TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
WIND SPEEDS WILL SLOWLY DECREASE LATER TODAY. 

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-120945-
/O.CON.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-091212T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091212T1400Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
1238 AM EST SAT DEC 12 2009

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

A LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
THIS MORNING. 

HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING IN FROM THE WEST WILL MAINTAIN A STRONG
WESTERLY FLOW OVER THE WATERS THE REST OF TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
WIND SPEEDS WILL SLOWLY DECREASE LATER TODAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-120945-
/O.CON.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-091212T0800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091212T1700Z/
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-
1238 AM EST SAT DEC 12 2009

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

A LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY. 

HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING IN FROM THE WEST WILL MAINTAIN A STRONG
WESTERLY FLOW OVER THE WATERS THE REST OF TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
WIND SPEEDS WILL SLOWLY DECREASE LATER TODAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

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.

&&

$$
518 
WHUS71 KPHI 120847
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
347 AM EST SAT DEC 12 2009

ANZ450>452-121800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-091212T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091212T2300Z/
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-
347 AM EST SAT DEC 12 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD TOWARD THE WATERS TODAY. WEST TO
NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GUST OVER 25 KNOTS. SEAS WILL
RANGE 4 TO 6 FEET UNTIL THE AFTERNOON. CONDITIONS SHOULD DIMINISH
LATER TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-121800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-091212T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091212T2300Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
347 AM EST SAT DEC 12 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS CANCELLED THE LOW
WATER ADVISORY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD TOWARD THE WATERS TODAY. WEST TO
NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GUST OVER 25 KNOTS. SEAS WILL
RANGE 2 TO 4 FEET IN THE LOWER BAY AND 2 TO 3 FEET IN THE UPPER
BAY UNTIL THE AFTERNOON. CONDITIONS SHOULD DIMINISH LATER TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-121800-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091212T2300Z/
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-
347 AM EST SAT DEC 12 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD TOWARD THE WATERS TODAY. WEST TO
NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GUST OVER 25 KNOTS. SEAS WILL
RANGE 4 TO 6 FEET UNTIL THE AFTERNOON. CONDITIONS SHOULD DIMINISH
LATER TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 8, 2:52 AM ESTGale WatchPHI12 hr
Dec 8, 3:05 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryPHIMorris, Sussex, Warren30 hr
Dec 8, 2:40 PM ESTFlash Flood WatchPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more21 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in New Jersey, 2009Every gale warning in 2009

Sources

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