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Gale Warning 6, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 2, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Feb 2, 2018, 3:08 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 2, 2018, 9:14 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 2, 2018, 3:08 AM EST (08:08 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 2, 2018, 9:14 AM EST
Expired
Feb 2, 2018, 9:24 PM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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396 
WHUS71 KPHI 020808
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
308 AM EST Fri Feb 2 2018


ANZ450>455-022115-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180203T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0006.180202T1800Z-180203T0300Z/
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-
308 AM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST
this evening. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

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

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

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...Gusty winds are expected through the morning. The
  strongest winds are expected from mid afternoon through the
  evening hours. Small craft advisory conditions are likely to
  continue into Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-022115-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.180202T0808Z-180203T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
308 AM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected through this evening,
  then winds will gradually decrease.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-022115-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.180202T0808Z-180203T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
308 AM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected through this evening,
  then winds will gradually decrease.

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
047 
WHUS71 KPHI 021414
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
914 AM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

ANZ431-030315-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180203T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.GL.W.0006.180202T1414Z-180203T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
914 AM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

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

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

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Strongest winds expected Noon to 8 PM. After the gale
  warning expires, small craft advisory winds should occur
  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>455-030300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0006.180202T1414Z-180203T0300Z/
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-
914 AM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

* Timing...Strongest winds expected Noon to 8 PM. After the gale
  warning expires, small craft advisory conditions should occur
  late tonight into Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-030315-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180203T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
914 AM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected through this evening,
   then winds will gradually decrease.

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.

&&

$$
882 
WHUS71 KPHI 022034
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
334 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

ANZ450>455-030300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180203T0300Z/
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-
334 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

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

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

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with scattered gusts 35 to 40 kt.

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...Strongest winds in progress should slowly diminish
  after 8 PM. After the gale warning expires, small craft advisory
  conditions should occur late tonight into early Saturday 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-030300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180203T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
334 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

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

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

* Timing...Strongest winds in progress should slowly diminish
  after 8 PM. After the gale warning expires, small craft 
  advisory winds should occur 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-030945-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180203T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
334 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected through this evening,
   then winds will gradually decrease.

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.

&&

$$
609 
WHUS71 KPHI 030224
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
924 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

ANZ450>455-031100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180203T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180203T1100Z/
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-
924 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

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

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...Winds gradually decrease during the overnight hours. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-031100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180203T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0014.180203T0224Z-180203T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
924 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Winds gradually diminish during the 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-031100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180203T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
924 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Timing...Winds gradually diminish during the 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.

&&

$$

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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.