Alert archive / New Jersey / Gale Watches in 2018
Gale Watch 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Jan 2, 2018, 3:16 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 4, 2018, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Jan 2, 2018, 3:16 AM EST (08:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 4, 2018, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 3, 2018, 3:15 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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865 WHUS71 KPHI 020816 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 316 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ANZ450>453-022130- /O.UPG.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0002.180102T0816Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-180103T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ 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- 316 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, which is in effect until 10 AM EST this morning. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is in effect from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. The Freezing Spray Advisory is no longer in effect. * Location...The coastal waters of New Jersey. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt through tonight. After a lull in winds Wednesday, northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt Thursday and Friday. * Seas...3 to 5 feet today. After a lull tonight and Wednesday, seas will build to 5 to 8 feet Thursday and Friday. * Freezing Spray...Heavy rates of accumulation near the coast through this morning. * Timing...Small craft advisory conditions are expected through late tonight. Freezing spray is expected through most of Tuesday morning. Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday night through Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can be extremely hazardous to navigation. It is recommended that mariners not trained to operate in these conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...remain in port or avoid the waring area. 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. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ ANZ454-455-022130- /O.UPG.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0002.180102T0816Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-180102T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ 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- 316 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, which is in effect until 10 AM EST this morning. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is in effect from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. The Freezing Spray Advisory is no longer in effect. * Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt through the morning. After a lull in winds this afternoon through Wednesday, northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt on Thursday and Friday. * Seas...3 to 5 feet through this morning. After a lull this afternoon through Wednesday, seas building to 4 to 7 feet Thursday and Friday. * Freezing Spray...Heavy rates of accumulation near the coast through this morning. * Timing...Small craft advisory conditions are expected through early Tuesday afternoon. Freezing spray is expected through most of Tuesday morning. Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday night through Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can be extremely hazardous to navigation. It is recommended that mariners not trained to operate in these conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...remain in port or avoid the waring area. 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. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ ANZ431-022130- /O.UPG.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0002.180102T0816Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 316 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, which is in effect until 10 AM EST this morning. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is in effect from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. The Freezing Spray Advisory is no longer in effect. * Location...Lower Delaware Bay. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt through late morning. After a lull this afternoon and Wednesday, northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt Thursday and Friday. * Seas...3 to 5 feet this morning. After a lull this afternoon and tonight, seas building back to 3 to 5 feet Thursday and Friday. * Freezing Spray...Heavy rates of accumulation through this morning, especially near the Delaware coast and at the mouth. * Timing...Small craft advisory conditions are expected through most of Tuesday morning. Freezing spray is expected through mid morning Tuesday. Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday morning through Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can be extremely hazardous to navigation. It is recommended that mariners not trained to operate in these conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...remain in port or avoid the waring area. 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. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ ANZ430-022130- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 316 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. * Location...Upper Delaware Bay. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt through late morning. After a lull this afternoon and Wednesday, northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt Thursday and Friday. * Seas...1 to 3 feet. * Freezing Spray...Moderate rates of accumulation through the morning hours. * Timing...Small craft advisory conditions are expected through most of Tuesday morning. Freezing spray is expected through mid morning Tuesday. Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday night 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. A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ CMS
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774 WHUS71 KPHI 021437 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 937 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ANZ450>453-030400- /O.CAN.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-180103T0700Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ 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- 937 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Freezing Spray Advisory, which is in effect until 6:00 PM this evening. * Location...The coastal waters of New Jersey. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots through tonight. After a lull in winds Wednesday, northwest 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots Thursday and Friday. * Seas...3 to 5 feet today. After a lull tonight and Wednesday, seas will build to 5 to 8 feet Thursday and Friday. * Freezing Spray...Moderate rates of accumulation near the coast today. * Timing...Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected through late tonight. Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday night 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. A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. Mariners are urged to ensure their life saving equipment remains free of ice and that their fire fighting capabilities are not impacted due to adverse weather conditions. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ ANZ454-455-030400- /O.CAN.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-180102T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ 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- 937 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Freezing Spray Advisory, which is in effect until 6:00 PM this evening. * Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots through early afternoon. After a lull in winds this afternoon through Wednesday, northwest 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots on Thursday and Friday. * Seas...3 to 5 feet through this morning. After a lull this afternoon through Wednesday, seas building to 4 to 7 feet Thursday and Friday. * Freezing Spray...Moderate rates of accumulation near the coast today. * Timing...Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected through early afternoon. Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday night 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. A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. Mariners are urged to ensure their life saving equipment remains free of ice and that their fire fighting capabilities are not impacted due to adverse weather conditions. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ ANZ431-030400- /O.CAN.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 937 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Freezing Spray Advisory, which is in effect until 6:00 PM this evening. * Location...Lower Delaware Bay. * Winds...After a lull this afternoon and Wednesday, northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt Thursday and Friday. * Seas...After a lull this afternoon and tonight, seas building back to 3 to 5 feet Thursday and Friday. * Freezing Spray...Moderate rates of accumulation today. * Timing...Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday morning through Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. Mariners are urged to ensure their life saving equipment remains free of ice and that their fire fighting capabilities are not impacted due to adverse weather conditions. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ ANZ430-030400- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-180102T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 937 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the Small Craft Advisory. * Location...Upper Delaware Bay. * Winds...After a lull this afternoon and Wednesday, northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt Thursday and Friday. * Seas...1 to 3 feet. * Freezing Spray...Moderate rates of accumulation today. * Timing...Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday night through Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. Mariners are urged to ensure their life saving equipment remains free of ice and that their fire fighting capabilities are not impacted due to adverse weather conditions. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$
844 WHUS71 KPHI 021712 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1212 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ANZ454-455-030600- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-180102T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ 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- 1212 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the Small Craft Advisory. * Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware. * Winds...After a lull in winds this afternoon through Wednesday, northwest 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots on Thursday and Friday. * Seas...After a lull this afternoon through Wednesday, seas building to 4 to 7 feet Thursday and Friday. * Freezing Spray...Moderate rates of accumulation near the coast today. * Timing...Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday night through Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. Mariners are urged to ensure their life saving equipment remains free of ice and that their fire fighting capabilities are not impacted due to adverse weather conditions. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ ANZ450>453-030600- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-180103T0700Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ 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- 1212 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * Location...The coastal waters of New Jersey. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots through tonight. After a lull in winds Wednesday, northwest 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots Thursday and Friday. * Seas...3 to 5 feet today. After a lull tonight and Wednesday, seas will build to 5 to 8 feet Thursday and Friday. * Freezing Spray...Moderate rates of accumulation near the coast today. * Timing...Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected through late tonight. Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday night 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. A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. Mariners are urged to ensure their life saving equipment remains free of ice and that their fire fighting capabilities are not impacted due to adverse weather conditions. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ ANZ430-431-030600- /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1212 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * Location...Delaware Bay. * Winds...After a lull this afternoon and Wednesday, northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt Thursday and Friday. * Seas...After a lull this afternoon and tonight, seas building back to 2 to 5 feet Thursday and Friday. * Freezing Spray...Moderate rates of accumulation today. * Timing...Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday night through Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. Mariners are urged to ensure their life saving equipment remains free of ice and that their fire fighting capabilities are not impacted due to adverse weather conditions. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$
264 WHUS71 KPHI 022038 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 338 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ANZ430-431-454-455-031100- /O.CAN.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180102T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 338 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the Freezing Spray Advisory. * Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware and Delaware Bay. * Winds...After a lull in winds through Wednesday, northwest 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots on Thursday and Friday. * Seas...After a lull through Wednesday, seas building to 4 to 7 feet on the ocean and 2 to 5 feet on the bay Thursday and Friday. * Timing...Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday night through Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ ANZ450>453-031100- /O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180103T0700Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-180103T0700Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ 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- 338 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * Location...The coastal waters of New Jersey. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 25 knots through tonight. After a lull in winds Wednesday, northwest 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots Thursday and Friday. * After a lull tonight and Wednesday, seas will build to 5 to 8 feet Thursday and Friday. * Freezing Spray...Moderate rates of accumulation near the coast into tonight. * Timing...Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected through late tonight. Gale conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. * Outlook...Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected Thursday night 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. A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. Mariners are urged to ensure their life saving equipment remains free of ice and that their fire fighting capabilities are not impacted due to adverse weather conditions. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$
307 WHUS71 KPHI 030815 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 315 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ANZ450>453-032115- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0002.180104T0500Z-180106T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.180104T2300Z-180105T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.A.0001.180105T2300Z-180106T2300Z/ 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- 315 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 5 AM EST Saturday. A Freezing Spray Advisory has also been issued. This Freezing Spray Advisory is in effect from 6 PM Thursday to 6 PM EST Friday. In addition, a Heavy Freezing Spray Watch has been issued. This Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is in effect from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. * Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of New Jersey. * Winds...North becoming Northwest 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. * Seas...7 to 12 feet. * Freezing Spray...Moderate rates of accumulation are expected near the coast Thursday into Friday with heavy freezing spray rates expected Friday night and Saturday. * Timing...Any remaining wind gusts to near 25 kt and some freezing spray before daybreak today will be diminishing. A very rapid increase in winds will occur between midnight and 6 am Thursday. 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 Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. Mariners are urged to ensure their life saving equipment remains free of ice and that their fire fighting capabilities are not impacted due to adverse weather conditions. A Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is issued when the risk of heavy freezing spray has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ ANZ430-431-032115- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0002.180104T0500Z-180106T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.180104T2300Z-180105T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.A.0001.180105T2300Z-180106T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 315 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 5 AM EST Saturday. A Freezing Spray Advisory has also been issued. This Freezing Spray Advisory is in effect from 6 PM Thursday to 6 PM EST Friday. In addition, a Heavy Freezing Spray Watch has been issued. This Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is in effect from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. * Location...Delaware Bay. * Winds...north becoming Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. * Seas...3 to 5 feet in ice free areas. * Freezing Spray...moderate rates of freezing spray accumulation develop Thursday and last into Friday and then should become heavy rates of accumulation Friday night and 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. A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. Mariners are urged to ensure their life saving equipment remains free of ice and that their fire fighting capabilities are not impacted due to adverse weather conditions. A Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is issued when the risk of heavy freezing spray has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ ANZ454-455-032115- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.180104T1100Z-180104T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.180104T2300Z-180105T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.A.0001.180105T2300Z-180106T2300Z/ 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- 315 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Storm Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 3 PM EST Thursday. A Freezing Spray Advisory has also been issued. This Freezing Spray Advisory is in effect from 6 PM Thursday to 6 PM EST Friday. In addition, a Heavy Freezing Spray Watch has been issued. This Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is in effect from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. * Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware. * Winds...north to Northwest 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. * Seas...7 to 13 feet. * Freezing Spray...moderate rates of freezing spray accumulation develop Thursday and last into Friday and then should become heavy rates of accumulation Friday night and Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside. A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting to sea or enter the advisory area. Mariners are urged to ensure their life saving equipment remains free of ice and that their fire fighting capabilities are not impacted due to adverse weather conditions. A Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is issued when the risk of heavy freezing spray has significantly increased...but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ Drag
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Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 3:07 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean | 33 hr |
| Jan 2, 3:16 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | PHI | 6 hr |
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