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Gale Warning 40, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 8, 2016

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 8, 2016, 3:35 PM EST. It was in force for 12 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 8, 2016, 3:35 PM EST (20:35 UTC)
Expired
Dec 9, 2016, 3:26 AM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

142 
WHUS71 KPHI 082035
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
335 PM EST THU DEC 8 2016

ANZ453>455-090945-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-161210T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0040.161208T2300Z-161209T1100Z/
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-
335 PM EST THU DEC 8 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS ADJACENT TO DELAWARE, AND
  FAR SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY.

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH A COUPLE OF PERIODS
  OF GUSTS AROUND 35 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* OUTLOOK...THE GALE WARNING MAY NEED EXTENSION INTO A PORTION OF
  FRIDAY OR IT WILL BE CONVERTED TO AN EXTENDED SMALL CRAFT
  ADVISORY LASTING THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-090945-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-161210T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0040.161208T2035Z-161209T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
335 PM EST THU DEC 8 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATION...LOWER DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* OUTLOOK...THE GALE WARNING MAY NEED EXTENSION INTO A PORTION
  OF FRIDAY OR IT WILL BE CONVERTED TO AN EXTENDED SMALL CRAFT
  ADVISORY LASTING THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-090945-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-161209T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0028.161209T1100Z-161210T0600Z/
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-
335 PM EST THU DEC 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

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

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS ADJACENT TO NORTHERN
  THREE QUARTERS OF NEW JERSEY. 

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT
  TONIGHT AND OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO AROUND 35 KT FRIDAY AND EARLY
  FRIDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-090945-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-161210T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
335 PM EST THU DEC 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST NEAR 15 KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS
  AROUND 30 KT.

* SEAS...1 TO 3 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.

&&

$$

DRAG
2 follow-up statements
277 
WHUS71 KPHI 090214
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
914 PM EST THU DEC 8 2016

ANZ453>455-091100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-161209T1100Z/
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-
914 PM EST THU DEC 8 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS ADJACENT TO DELAWARE... 
  AND FAR SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* OUTLOOK...THE GALE WARNING MAY NEED EXTENSION INTO A PORTION 
  OF FRIDAY OR IT WILL BE CONVERTED TO AN EXTENDED SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY LASTING THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-091100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-161209T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
914 PM EST THU DEC 8 2016

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

* LOCATION...LOWER DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* OUTLOOK...THE GALE WARNING MAY NEED EXTENSION INTO A PORTION 
  OF FRIDAY OR IT WILL BE CONVERTED TO AN EXTENDED SMALL CRAFT 
  ADVISORY LASTING THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-091515-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-161209T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0028.161209T1100Z-161210T0600Z/
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-
914 PM EST THU DEC 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EST FRIDAY THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS ADJACENT TO NORTHERN 
  THREE QUARTERS OF NEW JERSEY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT TONIGHT AND 35
  KT ON FRIDAY.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-091515-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-161210T1100Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
914 PM EST THU DEC 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...1 TO 3 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.

&&

$$
615 
WHUS71 KPHI 090826
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
326 AM EST FRI DEC 9 2016



ANZ453>455-092130-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-161209T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-161210T0600Z/
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 FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS ADJACENT TO DELAWARE AND
  SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY.

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

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE DAY TODAY.
  WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH EARLY THIS EVENING...BUT MAY NOT
  DROP BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL LATE TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-092130-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-161209T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-161210T0300Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
326 AM EST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING.
THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* LOCATION...THE DELAWARE BAY.

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

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE DAY TODAY.
  WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ452-092130-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-161210T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0028.161209T1100Z-161210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM LITTLE EGG INLET TO GREAT EGG INLET NJ OUT
20 NM-
326 AM EST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS CANCELLED THE
GALE WATCH.

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS ADJACENT TO DELAWARE AND
  SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY.

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

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE DAY TODAY.
  WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH EARLY THIS EVENING...BUT MAY NOT
  DROP BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL LATE TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-092130-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-161209T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0028.161209T1100Z-161210T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0041.161209T0826Z-161209T2300Z/
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 FRI DEC 9 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS ADJACENT TO NORTHERN AND
  CENTRAL NEW JERSEY.

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

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH MID DAY TODAY.
  WINDS MAY BEGIN TO DIMINISH THIS AFTERNOON, BUT SMALL CRAFT
  ADVISORY CONDITIONS ARE LIKELY TO CONTINUE THROUGH LATE 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-092130-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-161210T0300Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
326 AM EST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...DELAWARE BAY.

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

* SEAS...1 TO 3 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE DAY TODAY.
  WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

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Sources

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