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Gale Watch 9, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 9, 2017

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Mar 9, 2017, 4:19 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 10, 2017, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 9, 2017, 4:19 AM EST (09:19 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 10, 2017, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 10, 2017, 4:17 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

817 
WHUS71 KPHI 090919
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
419 AM EST THU MAR 9 2017

ANZ450>453-092245-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-170309T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0009.170310T2200Z-170311T1200Z/
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-
419 AM EST THU MAR 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

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

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

* TIMING...SMALL CRAFT CONDITIONS EARLY THIS MORNING, THEN GALES
  POSSIBLE FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT FOR FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-092245-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-170309T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0009.170310T2200Z-170311T1200Z/
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-
419 AM EST THU MAR 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

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

* LOCATION...THE DELAWARE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

* TIMING...SMALL CRAFT CONDITIONS EARLY THIS MORNING, THEN GALES
  POSSIBLE FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT FOR FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-092245-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0009.170310T2200Z-170311T1200Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
419 AM EST THU MAR 9 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

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

* LOCATION...DELAWARE BAY. 

* TIMING...FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.  

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

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.


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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
835 
WHUS71 KPHI 091549
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1049 AM EST THU MAR 9 2017

ANZ450>453-092300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-170309T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0009.170310T2200Z-170311T1200Z/
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-
1049 AM EST THU MAR 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

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

* TIMING...SMALL CRAFT CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON. GALES 
  POSSIBLE FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT...MAINLY 
  FOR THE NEARSHORE WATERS TODAY. NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 40 KT FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-454-455-092300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0009.170310T2200Z-170311T1200Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
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-
1049 AM EST THU MAR 9 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* LOCATION...THE DELAWARE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

* TIMING...GALES POSSIBLE FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY 
  MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT FOR FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

MPS
150 
WHUS71 KPHI 092041
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
341 PM EST THU MAR 9 2017

ANZ450>453-101100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-170309T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.170310T1000Z-170310T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0009.170310T2300Z-170311T1200Z/
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-
341 PM EST THU MAR 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

* TIMING...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS STARTING FRIDAY 
  MORNING. GALES POSSIBLE LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT STARTING
  LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-101100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.170310T1500Z-170310T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0009.170310T2300Z-170311T1200Z/
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-
341 PM EST THU MAR 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY.

* LOCATION...THE DELAWARE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

* TIMING...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS STARTING LATE FRIDAY
  MORNING. GALES POSSIBLE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT STARTING
  FRIDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-101100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.170310T1500Z-170310T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0009.170310T2300Z-170311T1200Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
341 PM EST THU MAR 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY.

* LOCATION...DELAWARE BAY.

* TIMING...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS LATE FRIDAY MORNING
  THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. GALES POSSIBLE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
  SATURDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT STARTING
  FRIDAY NIGHT.

* 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.

&&

$$

MPS
488 
WHUS71 KPHI 100917
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
417 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

ANZ450>453-102230-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.170310T1000Z-170310T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.170310T2300Z-170311T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0014.170310T2300Z-170311T1200Z/
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-
417 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

* TIMING...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS TODAY. GALE CONDITIONS
  TONIGHT. 

* WINDS...STEADILY INCREASING TO GALES BY TONIGHT. NORTH 20 TO 30
  KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-102230-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.170310T1500Z-170310T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.170310T2300Z-170311T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0014.170310T2300Z-170311T1200Z/
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-
417 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATION...THE DELAWARE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

* TIMING...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS TODAY. GALE CONDITIONS
  TONIGHT.

* WINDS...STEADILY INCREASING TO GALES BY TONIGHT. NORTHWEST 20 
  TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. 

* SEAS...3 TO 6 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-102230-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.170310T1500Z-170310T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.170310T2300Z-170311T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0014.170310T2300Z-170311T1200Z/
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
417 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATION...DELAWARE BAY.

* TIMING...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS TODAY. GALE CONDITIONS
  TONIGHT. 

* WINDS...STEADILY INCREASING TO GALES BY TONIGHT. NORTHWEST 15 
  TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* 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.

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 9, 3:35 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Camden, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and 5 more34 hr
Mar 9, 3:41 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI24 hr

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