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Gale Warning 21, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

May 18, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at May 18, 2018, 3:40 PM EDT. It was in force for 6 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
May 18, 2018, 3:40 PM EDT (19:40 UTC)
Expired
May 18, 2018, 10:00 PM EDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

266 
WHUS71 KPHI 181940
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
340 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

ANZ451-190845-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0021.180518T1940Z-180519T0200Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
340 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

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

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

* Seas...6 to 10 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds will occur late this afternoon 
  into this evening. Seas will peak this evening and remain 
  elevated through Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-452>455-190845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan 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-
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-
340 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to around 30 kt.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds will occur late this afternoon 
  into this evening. Seas will peak this evening and remain 
  elevated through Saturday, especially off the New Jersey coast.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-190400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
340 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts 25 to 30 kt, strongest
  in lower Delaware Bay.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet, highest near the mouth of Delaware Bay.

* Timing...The strongest winds will occur late this afternoon 
  into 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
967 
WHUS71 KPHI 182108
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
508 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

ANZ452>454-191015-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180519T0200Z/
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-
508 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet,
  New Jersey to Cape Henlopen, Delaware.

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

* Seas...6 to 10 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds will occur prior to sunset. Seas 
  will peak this evening and remain elevated through Saturday, 
  especially off the New Jersey coast.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-190400-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180519T0200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
508 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds will occur prior to sunset. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ451-190200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180519T0200Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
508 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* Seas...6 to 10 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds will occur prior to sunset. Seas 
  will peak this evening and remain elevated through Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-455-191015-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
508 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* Seas...5 to 9 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds will occur prior to sunset. Seas 
  will peak this evening and remain elevated through Saturday, 
  especially off the New Jersey coast.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-190400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
508 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds will occur prior to sunset.

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.

&&

$$
JRK
311 
WHUS71 KPHI 190010
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
810 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

ANZ451>453-191315-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180519T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T2200Z/
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-
810 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

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

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

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of New Jersey from 
  Manasquan Inlet to Cape May.

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

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Winds will continue to weaken this evening and fall
  below 25 kt overnight. Seas will subside more gradually through
  Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-454-190200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180519T0200Z/
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-
810 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Cape May, New Jersey
  to Cape Henlopen, Delaware and the southern Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...6 to 9 feet in the coastal waters and 4 to 5 feet in the
  lower Delaware Bay.

* Timing...Winds will weaken below gale force this evening and
  eventually fall below 25 kt late tonight. Seas will subside 
  more gradually through Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-190800-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T0800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
810 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...East 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* Seas...3 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Winds will gradually weaken late this evening and
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-455-191315-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
810 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* Winds...East-northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,
  becoming south-southeast 10 to 20 kt Saturday morning in the
  Delaware coastal waters and Saturday afternoon in the northern
  coastal waters of New Jersey.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Winds will continue to weaken this evening and fall
  below 25 kt overnight. Seas will subside more gradually through
  Saturday.

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.

&&

$$
730 
WHUS71 KPHI 190202
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1002 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

ANZ454-191515-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180519T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1002 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* Location...The Atlantic coastal from Cape May, New Jersey to
  Cape Henlopen, Delaware.

* Winds...East-northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,  
  becoming south-southeast 10 to 20 kt Saturday morning in the 
  Delaware coastal waters and Saturday afternoon in the northern 
  coastal waters of New Jersey.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Winds will continue to weaken and fall below 25 kt
  overnight. Seas will subside more gradually through Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-190800-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180519T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T0800Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1002 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EDT Saturday.

* Location...Southern Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

* Timing...Winds will continue to weaken 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-455-191515-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T2200Z/
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-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
1002 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Winds will continue to weaken and fall below 25 kt
  overnight. Seas will subside more gradually through Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-190800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-180519T0800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1002 PM EDT Fri May 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Winds will continue to weaken 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 18, 4:04 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 5 more27 hr
May 18, 9:13 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHICape May3 hr
May 18, 5:44 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIKent, Sussex3 hr
May 18, 8:34 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIKent, Sussex10 hr

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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.