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Small Craft Advisory 8, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 21, 2016

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Jan 21, 2016, 11:50 AM EST. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 21, 2016, 11:50 AM EST (16:50 UTC)
Expired
Jan 21, 2016, 6:00 PM EST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

829 
WHUS71 KPHI 211650
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1150 AM EST THU JAN 21 2016

ANZ454-455-220600-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0008.160121T1650Z-160121T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.160123T0600Z-160124T1200Z/
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-
1150 AM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING.

* LOCATION...THE COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE MAY, NJ TO FENWICK
  ISLAND, DE.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY.
  NORTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 KNOTS FROM
  LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...16 TO 22 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY 
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS POSSIBLE FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  NIGHT INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

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>453-220600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.160123T0600Z-160124T1200Z/
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-
1150 AM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* LOCATION...THE COASTAL WATERS OF NEW JERSEY.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KNOTS
  FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...15 TO 20 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY 
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS POSSIBLE FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  NIGHT INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-220600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.160123T1200Z-160124T0600Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
1150 AM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KNOTS
  FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...3 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY 
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS POSSIBLE FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  NIGHT INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
775 
WHUS71 KPHI 212053
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
353 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

ANZ454-455-221000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-160121T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0001.160123T0600Z-160124T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.160123T0600Z-160124T1200Z/
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-
353 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY.

* LOCATION...THE COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY TO
  FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY.
  NORTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 KNOTS FROM
  LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...15 TO 20 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO
  THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY.

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ453-221000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0001.160123T0600Z-160124T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.160123T0600Z-160124T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM GREAT EGG INLET TO CAPE MAY NJ OUT 20 NM-
353 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY. 

* LOCATION...THE NEW JERSEY COASTAL WATERS FROM GREAT EGG INLET
  TO CAPE MAY.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 KNOTS
  FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...15 TO 20 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO
  THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-221000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0001.160123T1200Z-160124T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.160123T0900Z-160124T0600Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
353 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY. 

* LOCATION...LOWER DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 KNOTS
  FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS POSSIBLE FROM LATE FRIDAY
  NIGHT INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-221000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.160123T0600Z-160124T1200Z/
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-
353 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* LOCATION...THE NEW JERSEY COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK TO
  GREAT EGG INLET.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KNOTS
  FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...12 TO 17 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY 
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS POSSIBLE FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  NIGHT INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-221000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.160123T1200Z-160124T0600Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
353 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...UPPER DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KNOTS
  FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY 
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS POSSIBLE FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  NIGHT INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$
485 
WHUS71 KPHI 212245
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
545 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016


ANZ454-455-220900-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-160121T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0001.160123T0600Z-160124T1200Z/
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-
545 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE MAY... NEW JERSEY TO 
  FENWICK ISLAND... DELAWARE. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60
  KNOTS FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...15 TO 20 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY 
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO 
  THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ453-220900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0001.160123T0600Z-160124T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM GREAT EGG INLET TO CAPE MAY NJ OUT 20 NM-
545 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* LOCATION...THE NEW JERSEY COASTAL WATERS FROM GREAT EGG INLET 
  TO CAPE MAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 
  KNOTS FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...15 TO 20 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY 
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO 
  THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-220900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0001.160123T0900Z-160124T0600Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
545 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* LOCATION...LOWER DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 
  KNOTS FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY 
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS POSSIBLE FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  NIGHT INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-220900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.160123T0600Z-160124T1200Z/
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-
545 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* LOCATION...THE NEW JERSEY COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK TO 
  GREAT EGG INLET. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KNOTS 
  FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...12 TO 17 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY 
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS POSSIBLE FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  NIGHT INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-220900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.160123T1200Z-160124T0600Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
545 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...UPPER DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KNOTS 
  FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...THE WIND IS FORECAST TO INCREASE RAPIDLY ON FRIDAY 
  NIGHT WITH STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS POSSIBLE FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  NIGHT INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 21, 10:37 AM ESTBlizzard WatchPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer and 5 more18 hr
Jan 21, 10:56 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchPHIAtlantic, Cape May, Ocean17 hr
Jan 21, 3:53 PM ESTStorm WarningPHI53 hr

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