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Gale Watch 13, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 30, 2017

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Mar 30, 2017, 3:30 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 31, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 30, 2017, 3:30 AM EDT (07:30 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 31, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2017, 3:46 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

914 
WHUS71 KPHI 300730
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
330 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

ANZ450-451-302030-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0013.170331T1800Z-170401T0900Z/
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-
330 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

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

* LOCATION...NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COASTAL WATERS.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 10 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR BETWEEN 3PM
  AND 9PM ON FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

FRANCK
3 follow-up statements
987 
WHUS71 KPHI 300823
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
423 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

ANZ452>455-302130-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.170331T1200Z-170401T0900Z/
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-
423 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY.

* LOCATION...SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY COASTAL WATERS.

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

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING
  INTO EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-302130-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.170331T1200Z-170401T0000Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
423 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY.

* LOCATION...LOWER DELAWARE BAY

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

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING
  TO LATE FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-302130-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0013.170331T1800Z-170401T0900Z/
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-
423 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COASTAL WATERS.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
7
* SEAS...6 TO 10 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR BETWEEN 3PM 
  AND 9PM ON FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
280 
WHUS71 KPHI 301620
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1220 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

ANZ430-310600-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.170331T1800Z-170401T0000Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
1220 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY.

* LOCATION...NORTHERN DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...1 TO 3 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
  THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

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>455-310600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.170331T1200Z-170401T0900Z/
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-
1220 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE COASTAL WATERS.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  MORNING INTO EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-310600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.170331T1200Z-170401T0000Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
1220 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...LOWER DELAWARE BAY

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  MORNING TO LATE FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-310600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0013.170331T1800Z-170401T0900Z/
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-
1220 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COASTAL WATERS.

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR BETWEEN 3PM 
  AND 9PM ON FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
636 
WHUS71 KPHI 301946
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
346 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

ANZ450-451-311000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0013.170331T1800Z-170401T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0018.170331T1800Z-170401T0600Z/
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-
346 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATION...NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COASTAL WATERS.

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 11 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR BETWEEN 3PM 
  AND 9PM ON FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ452-453-311000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.170331T1000Z-170401T1000Z/
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-
346 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY COASTAL WATERS.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  MORNING INTO EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-311000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.170331T1500Z-170401T1000Z/
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-
346 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...DELAWARE COASTAL WATERS.

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR FROM LATE FRIDAY 
  MORNING INTO EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-311000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.170331T1500Z-170401T0000Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
346 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...LOWER DELAWARE BAY

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
  THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-311000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.170331T1500Z-170401T0000Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
346 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...NORTHERN DELAWARE BAY.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...1 TO 3 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON 
  THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

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
Mar 30, 4:23 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI3 days
Mar 30, 3:46 PM EDTGale WarningPHI39 hr
Mar 30, 3:32 PM EDTFreezing Rain AdvisoryPHIMonroe40 hr

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Sources

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