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Gale Watch 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 2, 2018

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 .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

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

The text

As transmitted.

865 
WHUS71 KPHI 020816
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018

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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Freezing Spray Advisory is no longer in effect.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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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/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
4 follow-up statements
774 
WHUS71 KPHI 021437
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
937 AM EST Tue Jan 2 2018

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/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.

&&

$$

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/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.

&&

$$

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/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-
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/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-
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/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.

&&

$$

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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
315 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018


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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 2, 3:07 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean33 hr
Jan 2, 3:16 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningPHI6 hr

Nearby

Gale Watches in New Jersey, 2018Every gale watch in 2018

Sources

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