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Gale Warning 13, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 15, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Mar 15, 2018, 6:07 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 15, 2018, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 15, 2018, 6:07 AM EDT (10:07 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 15, 2018, 6:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2018, 3:26 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
252 
WHUS71 KPHI 151235
MWWPHI

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

ANZ452>455-160200-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-180315T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0013.180315T2200Z-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-
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-
835 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

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

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Winds may diminish a bit late this afternoon and early
  this evening, then gales will develop 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-160200-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-180315T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0013.180315T2200Z-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-
835 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Winds may diminish late this afternoon and early this 
  evening, then gales will develop 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-160200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-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-
835 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Winds may diminish a bit late this afternoon and early
  this evening, then will increase again 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.

&&

$$
143 
WHUS71 KPHI 151926
MWWPHI

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

ANZ452>455-161000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-180316T1000Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0013.180315T2200Z-180316T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0011.180316T1000Z-180316T2200Z/
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-
326 PM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday
afternoon. The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

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

* Winds...West 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this evening,
  then gusts up to 35 kt possible on Friday.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Winds may diminish a bit during the early evening
  hours, but will strengthen again tonight. A few gale force gusts
  are possible when winds strengthen tonight, and then gales are
  possible 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-161000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-180316T2200Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0013.180315T2200Z-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-
326 PM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Gale Warning.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Winds may diminish a bit during the early evening
  hours, but will strengthen again tonight and Friday. A few gale
  force gusts are possible 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-161000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-180316T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0011.180316T1000Z-180316T2200Z/
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-
326 PM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday
afternoon.

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

* Winds...West 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt tonight, then
  gusts up to 35 kt are  possible on Friday.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Winds may diminish a bit during the early evening
  hours, but will strengthen again tonight. Gales are possible
  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.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 15, 6:07 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI60 hr
Mar 15, 3:26 PM EDTGale WatchPHI12 hr
Mar 15, 7:40 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIHunterdon, Morris, Warren65 min

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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.