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Gale Warning 24, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 25, 2012

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 25, 2012, 3:55 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 26, 2012, 12:00 PM EST. It was in force for 40 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 25, 2012, 3:55 PM EST (20:55 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 26, 2012, 12:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 28, 2012, 3:56 AM EST
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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

925 
WHUS71 KPHI 252055
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
355 PM EST TUE DEC 25 2012

ANZ450-451-261000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0015.121226T1700Z-121227T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0024.121226T1700Z-121227T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0003.121226T2300Z-121227T1100Z/
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-
355 PM EST TUE DEC 25 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY. A STORM WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS STORM WATCH IS
IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...EAST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT.

* SEAS...8 TO 13 FEET.

* TIMING...THE GALE FORCE WINDS WILL BEGIN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
   WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS WEDNESDAY 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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-261000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0015.121226T1700Z-121227T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0024.121226T1700Z-121227T1100Z/
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-
355 PM EST TUE DEC 25 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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 THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 11 FEET.

* TIMING...THE GALE FORCE WINDS WILL BEGIN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
   WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-261000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0015.121226T1700Z-121227T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0024.121226T1700Z-121227T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
355 PM EST TUE DEC 25 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...

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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
404 
WHUS71 KPHI 260826
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
326 AM EST WED DEC 26 2012

ANZ450-451-262200-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.W.0024.121226T1700Z-121227T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0004.121226T2300Z-121227T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0003.121226T2300Z-121227T1100Z/
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-
326 AM EST WED DEC 26 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE STORM
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...EAST 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.

* SEAS...10 TO 15 FEET.

* TIMING...THE GALE FORCE WINDS WILL BEGIN THIS AFTERNOON...WITH
  STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS EXPECTED TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-262200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0024.121226T1700Z-121227T1100Z/
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-
326 AM EST WED DEC 26 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...8 TO 13 FEET.

* TIMING...THE GALE FORCE WINDS WILL BEGIN THIS AFTERNOON...WITH
  THE STRONGEST WINDS THIS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-262200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0024.121226T1700Z-121227T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
326 AM EST WED DEC 26 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...THE GALE FORCE WIND ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS
  AFTERNOON...WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED THIS 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.

&&

$$
399 
WHUS71 KPHI 261954
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
254 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

ANZ452>455-271100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121227T1100Z/
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-
254 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST BECOMING SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT.

* SEAS...8 TO 13 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THIS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-271100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121227T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
254 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST BECOMING SOUTHEAST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

* TIMING...THE GALE FORCE WIND ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS 
  AFTERNOON...WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED THIS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-271100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0004.121226T2300Z-121227T1100Z/
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-
254 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.

* SEAS...10 TO 15 FEET.

* TIMING...THE GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE...WITH
  STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS EXPECTED TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
495 
WHUS71 KPHI 270011
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
711 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

ANZ452>455-271315-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121227T2300Z/
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-
711 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-271315-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121227T2300Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
711 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-271100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-121227T1100Z/
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-
711 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.

* SEAS...12 TO 17 FEET.

* TIMING...THE GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE...WITH 
  STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS EXPECTED TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
988 
WHUS71 KPHI 270209
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
909 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

ANZ452>455-271515-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121227T2300Z/
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-
909 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS BECOMING WEST AT 20 TO 30 KT
  WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET.

* TIMING...THERE SHOULD BE A LULL IN THE WINDS OVERNIGHT WITH THE
  WINDS INCREASING AGAIN TO GALES ON 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-271515-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121227T2300Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
909 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...EAST WINDS BECOMING WEST ON THURSDAY AT 15 TO 25 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THERE WILL BE A LULL IN THE WINDS OVERNIGHT, BUT GALE
  FORCE GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO RESUME ON 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-271100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-121227T1100Z/
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-
909 PM EST WED DEC 26 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 35 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.

* SEAS...12 TO 17 FEET.

* TIMING...STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS EXPECTED TONIGHT WITH GALE
  FORCE GUSTS ON THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
479 
WHUS71 KPHI 270608
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
108 AM EST THU DEC 27 2012

ANZ450-451-271915-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-121227T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121227T2300Z/
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-
108 AM EST THU DEC 27 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING. IT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM THIS EVENING. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...EAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS OVERNIGHT BECOMING NORTH AT 20
  TO 30 KNOTS. WEST NORTHWEST AT 20 TO 30 KNOTS ON THURSDAY WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS...8 TO 16 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-452>455-271915-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121227T2300Z/
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 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-
108 AM EST THU DEC 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...BECOMING WEST NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS OVERNIGHT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS. WEST NORTHWEST AT 20 TO 30 KNOTS ON
  THURSDAY WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS...6 TO 12 FEET ON THE OCEAN, AND 2 TO 6 FEET ON DELAWARE
  BAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IOVINO
916 
WHUS71 KPHI 270922
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
422 AM EST THU DEC 27 2012

ANZ430-431-450>455-272200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121228T0900Z/
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-
422 AM EST THU DEC 27 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...BECOMING WEST NORTHWEST AT 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 35 OR 40 KNOTS THIS MORNING AND CONTINUING INTO TONIGHT.

* SEAS...MAINLY 6 TO 12 FEET ON THE OCEAN TODAY...SUBSIDING TO 4
  TO 6 FEET TONIGHT. MAINLY 2 TO 6 FEET ON DELAWARE BAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IOVINO
959 
WHUS71 KPHI 271643
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1143 AM EST THU DEC 27 2012

ANZ430-431-450>455-280900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121228T0900Z/
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-
1143 AM EST THU DEC 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST NORTHWEST AT 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS...7 TO 11 FEET ON THE OCEAN TODAY...SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 6
  FEET TONIGHT. 4 TO 6 FEET ON THE LOWER BAY...GRADUALLY SUBSIDING
  TO 2 TO 3 FEET TONIGHT. 2 TO 4 FEET ON THE UPPER BAY...GRADUALLY
  SUBSIDING TO AROUND 2 FEET TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
540 
WHUS71 KPHI 272030
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
330 PM EST THU DEC 27 2012

ANZ430-431-450>455-280900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121228T0900Z/
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 PM EST THU DEC 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST NORTHWEST AT 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS OF 35 TO 40
  KNOTS.

* SEAS...OVER THE OCEAN...6 TO 9 FEET SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET. OVER
  THE BAY...2 TO 5 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 3 FEET WITH THE HIGHEST
  SEAS NEAR THE BAY MOUTH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
974 
WHUS71 KPHI 280236
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
936 PM EST THU DEC 27 2012

ANZ430-280900-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121228T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0116.121228T0236Z-121228T0900Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
936 PM EST THU DEC 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-450>455-280900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121228T0900Z/
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-
936 PM EST THU DEC 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
255 
WHUS71 KPHI 280856
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
356 AM EST FRI DEC 28 2012

ANZ431-450>455-281600-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-121228T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-121228T1600Z/
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-
356 AM EST FRI DEC 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. IT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 AM. THE GALE WARNING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET ON THE OCEAN, AND 2 TO 4 FEET ON LOWER
  DELAWARE BAY.

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 THOSE RANGES WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL
CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING A SMALL
VESSEL, SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT.

&&

$$

ANZ430-281600-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-121228T1600Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
356 AM EST FRI DEC 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...1 TO 3 FEET.

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 THOSE RANGES WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL
CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING A SMALL
VESSEL, SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 25, 3:51 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchPHISussex18 hr
Dec 25, 4:11 AM ESTGale WatchPHI12 hr
Dec 25, 3:03 PM ESTFlood WatchPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and 2 more36 hr
Dec 25, 3:29 PM ESTCoastal Flood WatchPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth, Ocean23 hr
Dec 25, 3:55 PM ESTStorm WatchPHI12 hr

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