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Gale Warning 12, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 14, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Mar 14, 2018, 2:28 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 14, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2018, 2:28 AM EDT (06:28 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2018, 6:07 AM EDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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968 
WHUS71 KPHI 140628
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
228 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018


ANZ430-431-142100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-180314T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.180314T1800Z-180315T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
228 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...small craft advisory conditions this morning ramp up to
  scattered gale force gusts this afternoon. Gale force gusts become
  most numerous between 8 PM and 2 AM tonight.
  

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-142100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-180314T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.180314T1800Z-180315T1600Z/
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-
228 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to noon EDT
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Cape 
  May New Jersey.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...small craft advisory conditions this morning ramp up to
  scattered gale force gusts this afternoon. Gale force gusts become
  most numerous between 8 PM and 2 AM tonight. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-142100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-180314T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.180314T1800Z-180315T1000Z/
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-
228 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* Winds...West 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...small craft advisory conditions this morning ramp up to
  scattered gale force gusts this afternoon. Gale force gusts 
  become most numerous between 8 PM and 2 AM tonight.


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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
177 
WHUS71 KPHI 141320
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
920 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

ANZ450>453-150300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.180314T1800Z-180315T1600Z/
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-
920 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Cape 
  May New Jersey.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Small Craft Advisory conditions this morning ramp up 
  to gale force gusts late this afternoon. Gale force gusts become
  widespread between 8 PM and 2 AM tonight.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-150300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.180314T1800Z-180315T1000Z/
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-
920 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* Winds...West 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Small Craft Advisory conditions this morning ramp up 
  to gale force gusts late this afternoon. Gale force gusts become
  widespread between 8 PM and 2 AM tonight.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-150300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.180314T1800Z-180315T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
920 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...West 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Small Craft Advisory conditions this morning ramp up 
  to gale force gusts late this afternoon. Gale force gusts become
  widespread between 8 PM and 2 AM tonight.

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.

&&

$$

MPS
067 
WHUS71 KPHI 141914
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
314 PM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

ANZ450>453-150900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1200Z/
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-
314 PM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* Winds...West 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Gale force winds will occur this evening, gradually 
  diminishing late tonight. Gales may linger into Thursday 
  morning. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-150900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1000Z/
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-
314 PM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* Winds...West 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Gale force winds this evening will gradually diminish
  by daybreak Thursday. A Small Craft Advisory will likely be
  needed thereafter.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-150900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
314 PM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...West 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Gale force winds this evening will gradually diminish 
  by daybreak Thursday. A Small Craft Advisory will likely be 
  needed thereafter.

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.

&&

$$

MPS
035 
WHUS71 KPHI 150117
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
917 PM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018



ANZ450>453-151200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1200Z/
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-
917 PM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* Winds...West 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Gale force winds will gradually diminish late tonight.
  Gales may linger into Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-151000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1000Z/
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-
917 PM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* Winds...West 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...5 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Gale force winds will gradually diminish by daybreak 
  Thursday. A Small Craft Advisory will likely be needed 
  thereafter.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-151000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
917 PM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...West 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Gale force winds will gradually diminish by daybreak 
  Thursday. A Small Craft Advisory will likely be needed 
  thereafter.

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.

&&

$$
007 
WHUS71 KPHI 150801
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
401 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

ANZ450>453-151200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1200Z/
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-
401 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* Winds...West 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Winds will continue to diminish early this morning but
  occasional gale-force wind gusts remain a possibility through
  about sunrise.

* Outlook...Another round of gales are possible tonight in the
  coastal waters of southern New Jersey from about 10 PM through 
  3 AM. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-151000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1000Z/
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-
401 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* Winds...West 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...5 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Winds will continue to diminish early this morning but
  occasional gale-force wind gusts remain a possibility before
  daybreak.

* Outlook...Another round of gales are possible tonight from 
  about 9 PM through 3 AM.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-151000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
401 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...West 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...2 to 3 feet.

* Timing...Winds will continue to diminish early this morning but
  occasional gale-force wind gusts remain a possibility before
  daybreak.

* Outlook...Another round of gales are possible tonight from 
  about 9 PM through 2 AM.

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.

&&

$$
494 
WHUS71 KPHI 151007
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
607 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

ANZ452-453-152315-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0013.180316T0100Z-180316T1000Z/
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-
607 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING FOR EARLY THIS MORNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT
Friday.

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

* Winds...West-southwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt today,
  becoming west-northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  tonight.

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions will persist today.
  Gales are most likely to occur late this evening and overnight.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-152315-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.180315T1007Z-180316T1000Z/
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-
607 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING FOR EARLY THIS MORNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* Winds...West 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...Winds will gradually diminish today, then re-
  strengthen late this evening and overnight.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-152315-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0013.180316T0100Z-180316T1000Z/
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-
607 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING FOR EARLY THIS MORNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT
Friday.

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

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

* Winds...West-southwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt today,
  becoming west-northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  tonight.

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions will persist today.
  Gales are most likely to occur late this evening and overnight.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-152315-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180315T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0013.180316T0100Z-180316T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
607 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING FOR EARLY THIS MORNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT
Friday.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Winds may drop below small craft advisory thresholds
  briefly this afternoon, then re-strengthen this evening. Gales
  are most likely to occur late this evening and overnight.

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.

&&

$$

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