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Gale Watch 8, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 11, 2015

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Feb 11, 2015, 3:23 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 12, 2015, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 11, 2015, 3:23 AM EST (08:23 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2015, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 11, 2015, 3:54 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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

868 
WHUS71 KPHI 110823
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
323 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

ANZ450>455-112200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-150212T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0008.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
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-
323 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT TODAY.
  NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THURSDAY NIGHT INTO
  FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL DIMINISH THROUGH TODAY...HOWEVER SEAS WILL
  REMAIN ELEVATED. STRONGER WINDS WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION
  THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-112200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-150211T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0008.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
323 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS MORNING.
  NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THURSDAY NIGHT INTO
  FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL DIMINISH THROUGH THIS MORNING. STRONGER
  WINDS WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY
  MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-112200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0008.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
323 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT THURSDAY
  NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION THURSDAY NIGHT
  INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
953 
WHUS71 KPHI 111029
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
529 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

ANZ431-120000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-150211T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
529 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS MORNING.
  NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THURSDAY NIGHT INTO
  FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL DIMINISH THROUGH THIS MORNING. STRONGER 
  WINDS WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY 
  MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-120000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-150212T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
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-
529 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT TODAY.
  NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THURSDAY NIGHT INTO
  FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL DIMINISH THROUGH TODAY...HOWEVER SEAS WILL 
  REMAIN ELEVATED. STRONGER WINDS WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION 
  THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-120000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
529 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT THURSDAY
  NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION THURSDAY NIGHT 
  INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
610 
WHUS71 KPHI 111500
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1000 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

ANZ431-120400-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-150211T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
1000 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THURSDAY
  NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL DIMINISH THROUGH THIS MORNING. STRONGER 
  WINDS WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY 
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-120400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-150212T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
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-
1000 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT TODAY. 
  NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THURSDAY NIGHT 
  INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...6 TO 11 FEET.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL DIMINISH THROUGH TODAY...HOWEVER SEAS WILL 
  REMAIN ELEVATED. STRONGER WINDS WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION 
  THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-120400-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
1000 AM EST WED FEB 11 2015

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT THURSDAY 
  NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION THURSDAY NIGHT 
  INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
957 
WHUS71 KPHI 112054
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
354 PM EST WED FEB 11 2015

ANZ450>455-121000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-150212T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0008.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
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-
354 PM EST WED FEB 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO NOON EST FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS...LIGHT TONIGHT BECOMING NORTHWEST THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND
  INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT THURSDAY EVENING, CONTINUING INTO FRIDAY
  MORNING WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET AND THESE ARE HAZARDOUS SEAS EVEN WITHOUT MUCH
  WIND TONIGHT AND EARLY THURSDAY.

* FREEZING SPRAY..MODERATE THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY.  

* OUTLOOK...STRONGER NORTHWEST WINDS WILL OCCUR SATURDAY NIGHT AND
  SUNDAY WITH WIDESPREAD 45 KT GUSTS LIKELY AND SMALL POTENTIAL
  FOR STORM FORCE GUSTS. MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY REDEVELOPS
  SATURDAY NIGHT AND IT MAY BECOME DANGEROUS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY 
  AMOUNTS SUNDAY AND SUNDAY 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-121000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0008.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.150212T2300Z-150213T1700Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
354 PM EST WED FEB 11 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO NOON EST FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS...LIGHT TONIGHT BECOMING NORTHWEST THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND
  THEN INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT THURSDAY EVENING AND CONTINUING
  FRIDAY MORNING WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET...HIGHEST AT THE BAY ENTRANCE.

* OUTLOOK...STRONGER NORTHWEST WINDS WILL OCCUR SATURDAY NIGHT AND
  SUNDAY WITH WIDESPREAD 45 KT GUSTS LIKELY AND SMALL POTENTIAL
  FOR STORM FORCE GUSTS. MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY REDEVELOPS
  SATURDAY NIGHT AND IT MAY BECOME DANGEROUS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY 
  AMOUNTS SUNDAY AND SUNDAY 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 10, 9:29 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI30 hr
Feb 11, 3:54 PM ESTGale WarningPHI44 hr

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