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Gale Warning 8, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 3, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Mar 3, 2018, 12:55 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 3, 2018, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 33 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2018, 12:55 AM EST (05:55 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 3, 2018, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 4, 2018, 9:41 AM EST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

997 
WHUS71 KPHI 030555
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1255 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

ANZ430-031900-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0008.180303T0600Z-180304T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1255 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 6 AM EST Sunday.

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

* Winds...North 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Gale-force north to northwest winds will continue
  through Saturday night before diminishing around daybreak
  Sunday.

* Outlook...Small craft advisory conditions are likely on Upper
  Delaware Bay on Sunday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-453>455-031100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
1255 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* Location...The southern coastal waters of New Jersey, the
  Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware, and Lower Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* Seas...9 to 14 feet.

* Timing...Winds will slowly diminish to gale force by daybreak
  Saturday.

* Outlook...Gale force winds and high seas will likely continue 
  into Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means that winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent
or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port.
Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and
dangerous seas. Consider remaining in port or taking shelter in
port until the winds and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-031100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1100Z/
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-
1255 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* Winds...North 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* Seas...10 to 15 feet.

* Timing...Winds will slowly diminish to gale force by daybreak
  Saturday.

* Outlook...Gale force winds and high seas will likely continue 
  into Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means that winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent
or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port.
Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and
dangerous seas. Consider remaining in port or taking shelter in
port until the winds and waves subside.

&&

$$

CMS
5 follow-up statements
525 
WHUS71 KPHI 030828
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
328 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

ANZ450>455-032130-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
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-
328 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 10 AM EST Sunday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

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

* Winds...North 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* Seas...9 to 14 feet.

* Timing...Winds will remain at or above gale force through early
  Sunday morning.

* Outlook...Advisory-level winds and seas are expected through at
  least Monday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-032130-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180303T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
328 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 10 AM EST Sunday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

* Winds...North 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Gale-force winds are expected to continue through early
  Sunday morning.

* Outlook...Advisory-level winds are expected through Sunday night.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-032130-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
328 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

* Winds...North 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Gale-force north to northwest winds will continue
  through early Sunday morning.

* Outlook...Advisory-level winds are expected through Sunday
  night.

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
808 
WHUS71 KPHI 031425
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
925 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

ANZ430-431-040330-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
925 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

* Winds...North 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* Seas...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...Gale-force north to northwest winds will continue 
  through early Sunday morning.

* Outlook...Advisory-level winds are expected through Sunday 
  night.

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>455-040330-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
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-
925 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* Winds...North 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* Seas...9 to 14 feet.

* Timing...Gale-force north to northwest winds will continue 
  through early Sunday morning.

* Outlook...Advisory-level winds and seas are expected through 
  at least Monday.

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.

&&

$$
329 
WHUS71 KPHI 032048
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
348 PM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

ANZ430-431-041000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
348 PM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

* Timing...Gale-force north to northwest winds will continue 
  through early Sunday morning.

* Outlook...Advisory-level winds are expected through Sunday 
  night.

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>455-041000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
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-
348 PM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* Seas...8 to 13 feet.

* Timing...Gale-force north to northwest winds will continue 
  through early Sunday morning.

* Outlook...Advisory-level winds and seas are expected through 
  at least Monday.

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.

&&

$$
858 
WHUS71 KPHI 040807
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
307 AM EST Sun Mar 4 2018

ANZ450>452-042200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.180304T0807Z-180306T1100Z/
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-
307 AM EST Sun Mar 4 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...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 Tuesday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

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

* Winds...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt.

* Seas...7 to 12 feet.

* Timing...Advisory-level winds are expected through Monday
  afternoon, with elevated seas continuing through at least 
  Monday night.

* Outlook...There is a small chance that gale-force northerly
  winds could occur for a time 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-041500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
307 AM EST Sun Mar 4 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...Gale-force north to northwest winds will continue 
  through early Sunday morning.

* Outlook...Advisory-level winds are expected through Monday
  morning. There is some potential for gale-force gusts again this
  evening and tonight.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-041500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
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-
307 AM EST Sun Mar 4 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* Seas...9 to 13 feet.

* Timing...Gale-force north to northwest winds will continue 
  through early Sunday morning.

* Outlook...Advisory-level winds and seas are expected through at
  least Monday night. There is some potential for gale-force gusts
  again this evening and tonight.

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
888 
WHUS71 KPHI 041441
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
941 AM EST Sun Mar 4 2018

ANZ453>455-050345-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180306T1100Z/
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-
941 AM EST Sun Mar 4 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...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 Tuesday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

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

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

* Seas...8 to 13 feet.

* Timing...Advisory-level winds are expected through Monday 
  afternoon, with elevated seas continuing through at least 
  Monday night.

* Outlook...There is a small chance that gale-force northerly 
  winds could occur for a time 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-050345-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180304T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180306T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
941 AM EST Sun Mar 4 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...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 Tuesday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

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

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

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

* Timing...Advisory-level winds are expected through Monday 
  afternoon, with elevated seas continuing through at least 
  Monday night.

* Outlook...There is a small chance that gale-force northerly 
  winds could occur for a time 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>452-050345-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180306T1100Z/
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-
941 AM EST Sun Mar 4 2018

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

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

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

* Seas...7 to 12 feet.

* Timing...Advisory-level winds are expected through Monday 
  afternoon, with elevated seas continuing through at least 
  Monday night.

* Outlook...There is a small chance that gale-force northerly 
  winds could occur for a time 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 2, 9:31 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHISomerset21 hr
Mar 3, 10:25 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIBurlington39 hr
Mar 3, 3:37 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean19 hr

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Sources

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