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Gale Warning 38, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 19, 2017

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 19, 2017, 11:20 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 19, 2017, 12:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 19, 2017, 11:20 AM EST (16:20 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 19, 2017, 12:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 20, 2017, 3:15 AM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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560 
WHUS71 KPHI 191620
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1120 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2017


ANZ450-451-200530-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0026.171220T0300Z-171220T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0038.171219T1700Z-171220T1700Z/
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-
1120 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until noon EST Wednesday. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...Atlantic coastal waters of northern and central New
  Jersey.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 kt with a burst of gusts to 35 kt this
  afternoon and again Wednesday morning.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.


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.

&&

$$

ANZ452-200530-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.171219T1700Z-171220T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0026.171220T0300Z-171220T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
1120 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM EST Wednesday. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...A portion of the Atlantic coastal waters between
  Little Egg and Great Egg Inlet New Jersey.

* Winds...West 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-200530-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.171219T2300Z-171220T1800Z/
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-
1120 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* Location...The Delaware and far southern New Jersey coastal 
  waters.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected behind a cold front 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-200530-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.171220T0600Z-171220T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1120 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* Location...The Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Timing...Northwesterly winds are expected to increase behind a 
  cold front 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
210 
WHUS71 KPHI 192319
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
619 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2017


ANZ452-201230-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-171220T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0105.171220T0600Z-171220T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
619 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 1 AM to 1 PM EST
Wednesday.

* Location...A portion of the Atlantic coastal waters between 
  Little Egg and Great Egg Inlet New Jersey.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Timing...Since winds diminished from early this afternoon we
  have restarted the next small craft advisory early Wednesday
  morning. Confidence on reaching 25 knot gusts is average. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-201230-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-171220T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0105.171220T0600Z-171220T1800Z/
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-
619 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 1 AM to 1 PM EST
Wednesday.

* Location...The Delaware and far southern New Jersey coastal 
  waters.

* Winds...West 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Timing...There is a delay in the arrival of 25 to 30 knot wind
  gusts until early Wednesday morning. Confidence on reaching 25 
  knot gusts is average. 



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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-201230-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-171220T1700Z/
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-
619 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY...

* Location...Atlantic coastal waters of northern and central New 
  Jersey.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...gusts this evening should be 25 knots or less, with 
  the strongest wind gusts expected sometime between 4 and 10 am 
  Wednesday. 
  

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-201230-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.171220T0600Z-171220T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
619 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* Location...The Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Timing...Northwesterly winds are expected to increase behind a
  cold front 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.

&&

$$
587 
WHUS71 KPHI 200815
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
315 AM EST Wed Dec 20 2017


ANZ450-451-201800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-171220T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-171220T1800Z/
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-
315 AM EST Wed Dec 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...The northern and central New Jersey coastal waters.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...The strongest gusts are expected through sunrise, then
  winds will gradually decrease through the rest of the morning.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-200915-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-171220T1800Z/
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-
315 AM EST Wed Dec 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Small Craft Advisory.

Stronger winds have stayed further north. Therefore, the small
craft advisory has been cancelled.

$$

ANZ430-431-200915-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-171220T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
315 AM EST Wed Dec 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Small Craft Advisory.

Stronger winds have stayed further north. Therefore, the small
craft advisory has been cancelled.

$$

ANZ452-453-201800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-171220T1800Z/
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-
315 AM EST Wed Dec 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Location...The southern New Jersey coastal waters.

* Winds...Northwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Timing...The strongest gusts are expected through sunrise, then
  winds will gradually decrease through the rest of the morning.

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
Dec 19, 3:30 AM ESTGale WatchPHI8 hr
Dec 19, 3:30 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI24 hr
Dec 19, 6:19 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI19 hr

Nearby

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Sources

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