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Gale Warning 45, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 21, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 21, 2018, 4:25 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 22, 2018, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 21, 2018, 4:25 PM EST (21:25 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2018, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 22, 2018, 6:00 PM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

838 
WHUS71 KPHI 212125
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
425 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018



ANZ430-431-221030-
/O.CON.KPHI.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-181222T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0045.181222T1100Z-181222T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
425 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

* VISIBILITY...One quarter to one half mile at times.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low visibility 
  will lead to hazardous navigating conditions for mariners.

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 Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one mile. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-221030-
/O.CON.KPHI.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-181222T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0045.181222T1100Z-181222T2300Z/
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-
425 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 feet.

* VISIBILITY...One quarter to one half mile at times.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds, high seas, and low 
  visibility will lead to hazardous navigating conditions for 
  mariners.

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 Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one mile. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-221030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-181222T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0045.181222T1100Z-181222T2300Z/
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-
425 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
033 
WHUS71 KPHI 212345
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
645 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018



ANZ430-431-221245-
/O.CAN.KPHI.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-181222T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0045.181222T1100Z-181222T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
645 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Dense Fog Advisory. A small craft advisory remains in effect
tonight and a gale warning is in effect on Saturday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 25 kt
  tonight, becoming West 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt on
  Saturday. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-221245-
/O.CAN.KPHI.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-181222T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0045.181222T1100Z-181222T2300Z/
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-
645 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Dense Fog Advisory.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 25 kt
  tonight, becoming West 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt on
  Saturday. Seas 6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-221245-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-181222T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0045.181222T1100Z-181222T2300Z/
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-
645 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 25 kt
  tonight, becoming West 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt on
  Saturday. Seas 7 to 10 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.

&&

$$

SFJ
807 
WHUS71 KPHI 220832
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
332 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

ANZ430-431-450>455-222145-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-181222T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0045.181222T1100Z-181222T2300Z/
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 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 May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
332 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Small Craft Advisory.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West to west-northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt, diminishing some late this afternoon and
  tonight. Seas on the ocean 7 to 10 feet however subsiding some
  this afternoon and tonight, and seas 2 to 5 feet on Delaware 
  Bay.

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.

&&

$$
250 
WHUS71 KPHI 222025
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
325 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

ANZ430-431-450>455-222300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-181222T2300Z/
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 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 May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
325 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

* OUTLOOK...A small craft advisory will likely be required for a
  time after the gale warning expires.

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.

&&

$$

CMS
388 
WHUS71 KPHI 222304
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
604 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

ANZ450>455-231100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-181222T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0115.181222T2304Z-181223T1100Z/
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 May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
604 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small 
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6:00 AM Sunday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots tonight. 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 wave conditions that are hazardous to 
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a 
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-230500-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-181222T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0115.181222T2304Z-181223T0500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
604 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small 
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until midnight.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 
  knots this evening. 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 wave conditions that are hazardous to 
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a 
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

Iovino

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 21, 4:09 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIHunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and 1 more16 hr
Dec 21, 4:27 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHISussex, Warren8 hr
Dec 21, 4:36 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and 1 more7 hr
Dec 21, 4:50 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIAtlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem4 hr
Dec 21, 5:47 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIBurlington9 hr
Dec 21, 5:50 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMorris, Somerset37 hr
Dec 21, 5:50 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMorris, Somerset49 hr
Dec 21, 5:50 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIEssex, Morris, Passaic5 days
Dec 21, 5:50 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIEssex, Passaic3 days
Dec 21, 5:52 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMorris, Passaic32 hr
Dec 21, 5:55 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHISomerset16 hr
Dec 21, 5:55 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHISomerset20 hr
Dec 21, 5:55 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMiddlesex, Somerset20 hr
Dec 21, 5:55 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMiddlesex, Somerset15 hr
Dec 21, 6:00 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMorris42 hr
Dec 21, 6:30 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMercer5 hr
Dec 21, 6:37 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI21 hr
Dec 21, 8:26 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIAtlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem4 hr
Dec 21, 10:38 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningPHI37 min
Dec 21, 12:02 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIMonmouth, Ocean4 hr
Dec 21, 12:49 PM ESTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryPHI6 hr
Dec 21, 4:38 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIPassaic20 hr
Dec 21, 5:07 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIWarren4 hr
Dec 21, 3:44 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIChester9 hr
Dec 21, 4:02 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIBerks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia4 hr
Dec 21, 5:10 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIDelaware5 hr
Dec 21, 5:20 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIChester, Delaware14 hr
Dec 21, 8:04 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIBerks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia7 hr
Dec 21, 8:51 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIBucks6 hr
Dec 21, 12:15 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIBerks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton4 hr
Dec 21, 3:55 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHINew Castle6 hr
Dec 21, 4:14 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHINew Castle6 hr
Dec 21, 4:43 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIKent, New Castle, Sussex8 hr
Dec 21, 5:02 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHINew Castle5 hr

Nearby

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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.