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Gale Warning 39, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 23, 2017

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 23, 2017, 4:31 PM EST. It was in force for 7 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 23, 2017, 4:31 PM EST (21:31 UTC)
Expired
Dec 23, 2017, 11:26 PM EST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

120 
WHUS71 KPHI 232131
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
431 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

ANZ452>455-241045-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-171224T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0039.171223T2131Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T0800Z-171226T0400Z/
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-
431 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of southern New Jersey 
  and Delaware.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt becoming
  west to northwest overnight. Northwest 25 to 35 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt late Sunday night through Monday evening.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Strongest gusts this evening will occur through 9 PM.
  There will be a lull during the day tomorrow, but strong winds
  are again expected beginning late 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-241045-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-171224T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0039.171223T2131Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T0800Z-171225T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
431 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt becoming 
  west to northwest overnight. Northwest 25 to 35 kt with gusts up
  to 40 kt late Sunday night through Monday evening.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Strongest gusts this evening will occur through 9 PM.
  There will be a lull during the day tomorrow, but strong winds
  are again expected beginning late 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-241045-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-171224T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T1100Z-171226T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
431 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt becoming
  west to northwest this evening and overnight. Northwest 25 to 35
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt late Sunday night through Monday
  evening.

* Seas...5 to 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ451-241045-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-171224T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T0800Z-171226T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
431 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt becoming
  west to northwest this evening and overnight. Northwest 25 to 35
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt late Sunday night through Monday
  evening.

* Seas...6 to 9 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
972 
WHUS71 KPHI 240219
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
919 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017



ANZ452>455-241530-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T0800Z-171226T0400Z/
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-
919 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of southern New Jersey 
  and Delaware.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt becoming
  northwest by midnight. Northwest 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt late Sunday night through Monday evening.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...There will be a lull in winds during the day tomorrow,
  but strong winds are again expected beginning late 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-241530-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T0800Z-171225T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
919 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Northwest
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt late Sunday night through 
  Monday evening.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...There will be a lull in winds during the day Sunday, 
  but strong winds are again expected beginning late 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-241530-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-171224T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T1100Z-171226T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
919 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt becoming 
  west to northwest this evening and overnight. Northwest 25 to 
  35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt late Sunday night through Monday 
  evening.

* Seas...4 to 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ451-241530-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-171224T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T0800Z-171226T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
919 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt becoming 
  west to northwest this evening and overnight. Northwest 25 to 
  35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt late Sunday night through Monday 
  evening.

* Seas...5 to 8 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.

&&

$$
830 
WHUS71 KPHI 240426
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1126 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

ANZ452-453-241730-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-171224T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T0800Z-171226T0400Z/
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-
1126 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM EST Sunday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled. However, a Gale Watch remains in
effect late Sunday night through Monday evening.

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

* Winds...North 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt tonight. A
  brief lull will occur late Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon.
  Then, winds will become northwest 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt late Sunday night and Monday.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet tonight subsiding to 2 to 4 feet Sunday
  before building to 4 to 7 feet Sunday night and Monday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-241730-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-171224T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T0800Z-171226T0400Z/
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-
1126 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EST Sunday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled. However, a Gale Watch remains in
effect late Sunday night through Monday evening.

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware.

* Winds...North 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt tonight. A
  brief lull will occur Sunday. Then, winds will become northwest
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt late Sunday night and 
  Monday.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet tonight subsiding to 2 to 4 feet Sunday
  before building to 4 to 7 feet Sunday night and Monday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-241730-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-171224T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T0800Z-171225T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1126 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EST Sunday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt tonight. A
  brief lull will occur Sunday before winds become north 20 to 30
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt late Sunday night and Monday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-241730-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-171224T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T1100Z-171226T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1126 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* Location...The coastal waters of northern New Jersey.

* Winds...North 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt tonight. A
  brief lull will occur Sunday before winds become north 25 to 35
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt on Monday.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet tonight subsiding to 2 to 4 feet Sunday and
  Sunday night before building to 4 to 7 feet Monday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ451-241730-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-171224T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0027.171225T0800Z-171226T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
1126 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of central New Jersey.

* Winds...North 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt tonight. A
  brief lull will occur Sunday before winds become north 25 to 35
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt late Sunday night and Monday.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet tonight subsiding to 2 to 4 feet Sunday before
  building to 4 to 7 feet Monday.

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.

&&

$$

CMS

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

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Sources

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