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Gale Warning 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 6, 2015

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Jan 6, 2015, 4:15 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 7, 2015, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for 25 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
Jan 6, 2015, 4:15 AM EST (09:15 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 7, 2015, 9:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 8, 2015, 9:35 AM EST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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

842 
WHUS71 KPHI 060915
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
415 AM EST TUE JAN 6 2015

...A QUICK MOVING ARCTIC FRONT WILL CROSS THE WATERS ON WEDNESDAY
USHERING IN VERY BLUSTERY CONDITIONS ACROSS ALL OUR WATERS THROUGH THURSDAY....

ANZ430-431-450>455-062215-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0002.150107T1400Z-150108T1100Z/
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-
415 AM EST TUE JAN 6 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY.

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

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

* TIMING...AN ARCTIC FRONT WILL CROSS OUR WATERS WEDNESDAY
  AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL INCREASE THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON PEAKING
  LATER IN THE EVENING ON WEDNESDAY BEHIND THE FRONT.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
254 
WHUS71 KPHI 062045
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
345 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015

...A QUICK MOVING ARCTIC FRONT WILL CROSS THE WATERS ON WEDNESDAY
USHERING IN VERY BLUSTERY CONDITIONS ACROSS ALL OUR WATERS
THROUGH THURSDAY....

ANZ430-431-450>455-071000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.150107T1400Z-150108T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.150108T0000Z-150108T1100Z/
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-
345 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY.

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET...EXCEPT 2 TO 5 FEET IN UPPER DELAWARE BAY.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY IS LIKELY TO DEVELOP ON
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN LOWER DELAWARE BAY AND THE
  ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

* TIMING...AN ARCTIC FRONT WILL CROSS OUR WATERS WEDNESDAY
  AFTERNOON. GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS SHOULD START AROUND MIDDAY
  WEDNESDAY AND PEAK LATER IN THE EVENING ON WEDNESDAY BEHIND THE
  FRONT.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE
IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN
BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE
APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE
ADVISORY AREA. MARINERS ARE URGED TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING
EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE AND THAT THEIR FIRE FIGHTING
CAPABILITIES ARE NOT IMPACTED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
963 
WHUS71 KPHI 070907
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
407 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...A QUICK MOVING ARCTIC FRONT WILL CROSS THE WATERS TODAY
USHERING IN VERY BLUSTERY CONDITIONS ACROSS ALL OUR WATERS
THROUGH THURSDAY....

ANZ430-431-450>455-072300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.150107T1400Z-150108T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.150108T0000Z-150108T1100Z/
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-
407 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET...EXCEPT 2 TO 5 FEET IN UPPER DELAWARE BAY

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY IS LIKELY TO DEVELOP 
  ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ESPECIALLY IN LOWER DELAWARE BAY AND THE 
  ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

* TIMING...AN ARCTIC FRONT WILL CROSS OUR WATERS THIS AFTERNOON.
  GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS SHOULD START AROUND MIDDAY AND PEAK LATER
  THIS EVENING BEHIND THE FRONT.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE
IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN
BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE
APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE
ADVISORY AREA. MARINERS ARE URGED TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING
EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE AND THAT THEIR FIRE FIGHTING
CAPABILITIES ARE NOT IMPACTED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
968 
WHUS71 KPHI 072032
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
332 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...A QUICK MOVING ARCTIC FRONT WILL CROSS THE WATERS THIS EVENING 
USHERING IN VERY BLUSTERY CONDITIONS ACROSS ALL OUR WATERS
THROUGH THURSDAY....

ANZ430-431-450>455-081100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-150108T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.150108T0000Z-150108T1100Z/
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-
332 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP
  TONIGHT...ESPECIALLY IN LOWER DELAWARE BAY AND THE ATLANTIC
  COASTAL WATERS.

* TIMING...AN ARCTIC FRONT WILL CROSS OUR WATERS THIS EVENING.
  GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS WILL PEAK LATER THIS EVENING BEHIND THE
  FRONT.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE
IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN
BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE
APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE
ADVISORY AREA. MARINERS ARE URGED TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING
EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE AND THAT THEIR FIRE FIGHTING
CAPABILITIES ARE NOT IMPACTED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
512 
WHUS71 KPHI 080156
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
856 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

ANZ452>455-081500-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
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-
856 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KNOTS
  OVERNIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT
  INTO THURSDAY MORNING.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT A MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF
ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY
CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO
TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR
ENTERING THE ADVISORY AREA. MARINERS ARE URGED TO ENSURE THEIR
LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE AND THAT THEIR FIRE
FIGHTING CAPABILITIES ARE NOT IMPACTED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-450-451-081100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-150108T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1100Z/
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-
856 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS
  OVERNIGHT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET ON THE OCEAN AND 2 TO 5 FEET ON DELAWARE
  BAY.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT A MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF
ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY
CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO
TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR
ENTERING THE ADVISORY AREA. MARINERS ARE URGED TO ENSURE THEIR
LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE AND THAT THEIR FIRE
FIGHTING CAPABILITIES ARE NOT IMPACTED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER
CONDITIONS.

$$

IOVINO
648 
WHUS71 KPHI 080857
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
357 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

ANZ430-431-450-451-081500-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
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-
357 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET ON THE OCEAN AND 2 TO 5 FEET ON DELAWARE
  BAY.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY WILL CONTINUE THIS
  MORNING. 

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT A MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF
ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY
CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO
TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR
ENTERING THE ADVISORY AREA. MARINERS ARE URGED TO ENSURE THEIR
LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE AND THAT THEIR FIRE
FIGHTING CAPABILITIES ARE NOT IMPACTED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER
CONDITIONS.

$$

ANZ452>455-081500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
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-
357 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY WILL CONTINUE THIS
  MORNING.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT A MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF
ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY
CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO
TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR
ENTERING THE ADVISORY AREA. MARINERS ARE URGED TO ENSURE THEIR
LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE AND THAT THEIR FIRE
FIGHTING CAPABILITIES ARE NOT IMPACTED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
701 
WHUS71 KPHI 081435
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
935 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

ANZ450>455-090345-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0003.150108T1435Z-150109T0500Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0003.150109T0500Z-150109T1700Z/
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-
935 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST
FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST
FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELED.

* LOCATIONS...THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS OF NEW JERSEY AND
  DELAWARE. 

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

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

* TIMING...THE GALE WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT IS TEMPORARILY
  REPLACED BY A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
  HOWEVER SOUTHWEST WINDS SHOULD GUST 35 TO 45 KT FOR A TIME EARLY
  FRIDAY AND A WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THAT TIME. STRONGEST
  WIND MAY BE IN THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS BETWEEN 5 AM AND 11 AM
  FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-090345-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0003.150109T0500Z-150109T2100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
935 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY. THIS REPLACES THE THE GALE WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...UPPER DELAWARE BAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY WILL CONTINUE THIS 
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT A MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF
ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY
CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO
TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR
ENTERING THE ADVISORY AREA. MARINERS ARE URGED TO ENSURE THEIR
LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE AND THAT THEIR FIRE
FIGHTING CAPABILITIES ARE NOT IMPACTED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER
CONDITIONS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-090345-
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DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
935 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING. THE GALE WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT EARLY TODAY HAS
BEEN CANCELED.

* LOCATIONS...LOWER DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY WILL CONTINUE THIS 
  MORNING.

* TIMING...BEST CHANCE FOR GALE FORCE SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS APPEARS
  TO BE BETWEEN 5 AM AND 10 AM FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION
OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING
SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED
TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR
ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. MARINERS ARE URGED TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE
SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE AND THAT THEIR FIRE FIGHTING
CAPABILITIES ARE NOT IMPACTED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER 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.

&&

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DRAG

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 6, 3:34 PM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more45 hr
Jan 6, 3:45 PM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryPHI44 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in New Jersey, 2015Every gale warning in 2015

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.