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Gale Warning 12, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 12, 2016

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Feb 12, 2016, 3:33 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 13, 2016, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 29 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
Feb 12, 2016, 3:33 AM EST (08:33 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2016, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 14, 2016, 9:25 AM EST
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

948 
WHUS71 KPHI 120833
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
333 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...PERIODIC WEST NORTHWEST GALES AND FREEZING SPRAY THROUGH THIS
WEEKEND AS THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON SO FAR... ARRIVES BY
SUNDAY...

ANZ431-450>455-122145-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160212T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0008.160213T0600Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.160213T0900Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.160213T0900Z-160214T1500Z/
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-
333 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES ARE EXPECTED
  EARLY SATURDAY MORNING CONTINUING INTO SUNDAY MORNING. FREEZING
  SPRAY RATES MAY BE HEAVY AT TIMES SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL BEGIN TO INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT...REACHING
  GALES BEFORE DAWN. WINDS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BEGIN TO DIMINISH
  UNTIL 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.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-122145-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0008.160213T0600Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.160213T0900Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.160213T0900Z-160214T1500Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
333 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...UPPER DELAWARE BAY.

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

* SEAS...1 TO 3 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES ARE EXPECTED
  EARLY SATURDAY MORNING CONTINUING INTO SUNDAY MORNING. FREEZING
  SPRAY RATES MAY BE HEAVY AT TIMES SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL BEGIN TO INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT...REACHING
  GALES BEFORE DAWN. WINDS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BEGIN TO DIMINISH
  UNTIL 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.

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 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
807 
WHUS71 KPHI 122006
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
306 PM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...PERIODIC WEST NORTHWEST GALES AND FREEZING SPRAY THROUGH THIS
WEEKEND AS THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON SO FAR... ARRIVES BY
SUNDAY...

ANZ450>453-130930-
/O.UPG.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.160213T0900Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0001.160214T0500Z-160214T1400Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.160213T0900Z-160214T1500Z/
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-
306 PM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY
NIGHT TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A HEAVY
FREEZING SPRAY WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY NIGHT TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY. THIS FREEZING SPRAY WARNING
SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUSLY POSTED FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

* LOCATIONS...THE NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTY TO 20 KT WILL SHIFT ABRUPTLY TO
  NORTHWEST NEAR DAWN SATURDAY AND IMMEDIATELY GUST 40 TO 45 KT.
  WINDS SHOULD BEGIN DIMINISHING AROUND DAWN SUNDAY.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES ARE EXPECTED
  EARLY SATURDAY MORNING BECOMING HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY RATES NEAR
  THE NEW JERSEY COAST SATURDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-454-455-130930-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.160213T0900Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.160213T0900Z-160214T1500Z/
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 CAPE MAY NJ TO CAPE HENLOPEN DE OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE HENLOPEN TO FENWICK ISLAND DE OUT 20 NM-
306 PM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY
TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...THE DELAWARE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS AND THE DELAWARE
  BAY.

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET ON THE ATLANTIC WATERS AND 3 TO 5 FEET ON DELAWARE
  BAY.

* TIMING...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 20 KT NEAR MIDNIGHT WILL SHIFT TO
  NORTHWEST AND IMMEDIATELY GUST 40 TO 45 KT BY 4 AM OR 5 AM SATURDAY.
  ISOLATED 50 KT GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY BEFORE WINDS SLOWLY
  DIMINISH SUNDAY MORNING.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES ARE EXPECTED EARLY
  SATURDAY MORNING CONTINUING INTO SUNDAY MORNING. FREEZING SPRAY
  RATES MAY BE HEAVY AT TIMES 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 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 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.

&&

$$
147 
WHUS71 KPHI 130849
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
349 AM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

...WEST NORTHWEST GALES AND FREEZING SPRAY THROUGH THIS WEEKEND
AS THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON SO FAR ARRIVES BY SUNDAY...

ANZ450>453-132300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.160213T0900Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0001.160214T0500Z-160214T1400Z/
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-
349 AM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...THE NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...GUSTY WEST WINDS AROUND 30 KT WILL SHIFT ABRUPTLY TO
  NORTHWEST EARLY THIS MORNING AND BEGIN GUSTING 40 TO 45 KT.
  WINDS SHOULD BEGIN DIMINISHING AROUND DAWN SUNDAY.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES ARE EXPECTED
  TODAY...BECOMING HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY RATES NEAR THE NEW JERSEY
  COAST SATURDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-454-455-132300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.160213T0900Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.160213T0900Z-160214T1500Z/
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 CAPE MAY NJ TO CAPE HENLOPEN DE OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE HENLOPEN TO FENWICK ISLAND DE OUT 20 NM-
349 AM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

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

* LOCATIONS...THE DELAWARE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS AND THE 
  DELAWARE BAY. 

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET ON THE ATLANTIC WATERS AND 3 TO 5 FEET ON 
  DELAWARE BAY. 

* TIMING...GUSTY WEST WINDS AROUND 30 KT WILL SHIFT ABRUPTLY TO
  NORTHWEST EARLY THIS MORNING AND BEGIN GUSTING 40 TO 45 KT.
  WINDS SHOULD BEGIN DIMINISHING AROUND DAWN SUNDAY.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES ARE EXPECTED
  TODAY...CONTINUING INTO SUNDAY MORNING. FREEZING SPRAY RATES
  MAY BE HEAVY AT TIMES 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 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 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.

&&

$$
053 
WHUS71 KPHI 131821
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
121 PM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

...WEST NORTHWEST GALES AND FREEZING SPRAY THROUGH THIS WEEKEND
AS THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON SO FAR ARRIVES BY SUNDAY...

ANZ450>453-141000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0001.160214T0500Z-160214T1400Z/
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-
121 PM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...THE NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES ARE EXPECTED THIS
  EVENING...THEN BECOME HEAVY OVERNIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-454-455-141000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
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 CAPE MAY NJ TO CAPE HENLOPEN DE OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE HENLOPEN TO FENWICK ISLAND DE OUT 20 NM-
121 PM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

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

* LOCATIONS...THE DELAWARE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS AND THE 
  DELAWARE BAY.

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

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES ARE EXPECTED TO
  CONTINUE INTO SUNDAY MORNING. FREEZING SPRAY RATES MAY BE HEAVY
  AT TIMES 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.

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 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.

&&

$$
547 
WHUS71 KPHI 140227
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
927 PM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

...WEST NORTHWEST GALES AND FREEZING SPRAY THROUGH THIS WEEKEND
AS THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON SO FAR ARRIVES BY SUNDAY...

ANZ450>453-141015-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0001.160214T0500Z-160214T1400Z/
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-
927 PM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...THE NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES ARE EXPECTED
  LATE THIS EVENING...THEN BECOME HEAVY OVERNIGHT INTO EARLY
  SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-454-455-141015-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
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 CAPE MAY NJ TO CAPE HENLOPEN DE OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE HENLOPEN TO FENWICK ISLAND DE OUT 20 NM-
927 PM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

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

* LOCATIONS...THE DELAWARE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS AND THE 
  DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES ARE EXPECTED TO 
  CONTINUE INTO SUNDAY MORNING. FREEZING SPRAY RATES MAY BE 
  HEAVY AT TIMES 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.

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 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.

&&

$$
754 
WHUS71 KPHI 140407
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1107 PM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

...WEST NORTHWEST GALES AND FREEZING SPRAY THROUGH THIS WEEKEND
AS THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON SO FAR ARRIVES BY SUNDAY...

ANZ430-431-454-455-141500-
/O.UPG.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.UP.W.0001.160214T0500Z-160214T1500Z/
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 CAPE MAY NJ TO CAPE HENLOPEN DE OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE HENLOPEN TO FENWICK ISLAND DE OUT 20 NM-
1107 PM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A HEAVY
FREEZING SPRAY WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* LOCATIONS...THE DELAWARE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS AND THE 
  DELAWARE BAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET ON THE ATLANTIC WATERS AND 3 TO 5 FEET ON 
  DELAWARE BAY. 

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES EARLY...BECOMING
  HEAVY OVERNIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

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>453-141500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0001.160214T0500Z-160214T1500Z/
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-
1107 PM EST SAT FEB 13 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...THE NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY RATES EARLY...BECOMING
  HEAVY OVERNIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

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.

&&

$$
248 
WHUS71 KPHI 140822
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
322 AM EST SUN FEB 14 2016

...WEST NORTHWEST GALES AND FREEZING SPRAY THROUGH THIS MORNING AS
THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON SO FAR REMAINS IN PLACE...

ANZ430-431-450>455-141500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
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-
322 AM EST SUN FEB 14 2016

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

* LOCATIONS...THE NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET ON THE ATLANTIC WATERS AND 3 TO 5 FEET ON 
  DELAWARE BAY. 

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE TO HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY RATES THIS
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MEANS HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS
EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY ACCUMULATE ON VESSELS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN
BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO NAVIGATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
MARINERS NOT TRAINED TO OPERATE IN THESE CONDITIONS OR VESSELS
NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED TO DO SO...REMAIN IN PORT OR AVOID THE
WARING AREA.

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.

&&

$$
762 
WHUS71 KPHI 141425
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
925 AM EST SUN FEB 14 2016

ANZ430-431-450>455-142100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0019.160214T1425Z-160214T2100Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160214T1500Z/
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-
925 AM EST SUN FEB 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE HEAVY
FREEZING SPRAY WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* LOCATIONS...THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS AND DELAWARE BAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO 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
Feb 11, 9:29 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI6 hr
Feb 12, 3:33 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryPHI44 hr
Feb 12, 3:42 AM ESTWind Chill WarningPHISussex57 hr
Feb 12, 2:19 PM ESTWind AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more28 hr
Feb 12, 2:36 PM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 9 more42 hr
Feb 12, 3:06 PM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningPHI42 hr

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Sources

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