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Storm Warning 4, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 26, 2012

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this storm warning at Dec 26, 2012, 3:26 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 26, 2012, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 7 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 26, 2012, 3:26 AM EST (08:26 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 26, 2012, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 27, 2012, 1:08 AM EST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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

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 THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.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WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 25, 9:21 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningPHISussex37 hr
Dec 25, 9:21 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryPHIHunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Warren37 hr
Dec 26, 3:40 AM ESTWind AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth and 1 more21 hr
Dec 26, 2:45 PM ESTCoastal Flood WarningPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth19 hr
Dec 26, 2:45 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 1 more19 hr
Dec 26, 2:45 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIOcean19 hr
Dec 26, 2:51 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth, Ocean10 hr

Nearby

Storm Warnings in New Jersey, 2012Every storm warning in 2012

Sources

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