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Gale Warning 18, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 12, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Apr 12, 2018, 3:50 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 12, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Apr 12, 2018, 3:50 AM EDT (07:50 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 12, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2018, 4:19 AM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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377 
WHUS71 KPHI 120750
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
350 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018



ANZ450-451-122100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.180412T1500Z-180413T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0018.180412T2100Z-180413T0600Z/
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-
350 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT
Friday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of central and northern New 
  Jersey.

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

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Southwest winds will increase late this morning into
  the afternoon. The strongest winds are expected late this
  afternoon into this evening.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-122100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.180412T1500Z-180413T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
350 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Southwest winds will increase rapidly late this
  morning. The strongest winds are expected this afternoon and 
  evening, when brief gale force gusts are possible.

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>455-122100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.180412T1500Z-180413T1200Z/
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-
350 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of Delaware and southern New 
  Jersey.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 kt.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Southwest winds will increase rapidly late this morning
  into the afternoon. The strongest winds are expected late afternoon
  and evening, when brief gale force gusts are possible, 
  especially along and just off the coastline.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
867 
WHUS71 KPHI 121339
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
939 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018

ANZ450-451-130245-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0018.180412T2100Z-180413T0600Z/
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-
939 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of central and northern New 
  Jersey.

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

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Southwest winds will increase late this morning into 
  the afternoon. The strongest winds are expected late this 
  afternoon into this evening.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-130245-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.180412T1339Z-180413T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
939 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Southwest winds will increase rapidly late this 
  morning. The strongest winds are expected this afternoon and 
  evening, when brief gale force gusts are possible.

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>455-130245-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.180412T1339Z-180413T1200Z/
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-
939 AM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of Delaware and southern New 
  Jersey.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 kt.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Southwest winds will increase rapidly late this 
  morning into the afternoon. The strongest winds are expected 
  late afternoon and evening, when brief gale force gusts are 
  possible, especially along and just off the coastline.

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.

&&

$$
937 
WHUS71 KPHI 121946
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
346 PM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018


ANZ450-451-130900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0018.180412T2100Z-180413T1200Z/
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 Apr 12 2018

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

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of central and northern New 
  Jersey.

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

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures Friday will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to enter 
  the water. Hypothermia may occur in a short period of time. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-130900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180413T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
346 PM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* Seas...2 to 3 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures Friday will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to enter 
  the water. Hypothermia may occur in a short period of time. 

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>455-130900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180413T2200Z/
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-
346 PM EDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of Delaware and southern New 
  Jersey.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 kt.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures Friday will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to enter 
  the water. Hypothermia may occur in a short period of time. 

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.

&&

$$
804 
WHUS71 KPHI 130743
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
343 AM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018



ANZ450-451-131200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180413T1200Z/
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-
343 AM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

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

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of central and northern New 
  Jersey.

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

* Seas...6 to 9 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People
  participating in water activities should take care not to enter
  the water. hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness can
  occur in less than one hour.

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>455-132045-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180414T1200Z/
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-
343 AM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of Delaware and southern New 
  Jersey.

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

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People
  participating in water activities should take care not to enter
  the water. hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness can
  occur in less than one hour.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-131200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180413T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
343 AM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People
  participating in water activities should take care not to enter
  the water. hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness can
  occur in less than one hour.

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.

&&

$$
201 
WHUS71 KPHI 130819
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
419 AM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018



ANZ450-451-132130-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180413T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180414T1200Z/
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-
419 AM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 8 AM EDT Saturday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of Delaware and New Jersey.

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

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected this evening. However,
  seas may stay elevated throughout the day today 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-131200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180413T1200Z/
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 EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Southwest around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected this evening. However,
  seas may stay elevated throughout the day today 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-132130-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180414T1200Z/
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-
419 AM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of Delaware and southern New 
  Jersey.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

* Timing...Expect to see a lull in small craft advisory conditions
  for much of the day today, but winds will increase once again by
  this 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.

&&

$$

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Sources

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