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Gale Watch 14, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 14, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Apr 14, 2018, 3:50 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 15, 2018, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 2 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 14, 2018, 3:50 AM EDT (07:50 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 15, 2018, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 15, 2018, 4:04 AM EDT
In force
2 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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949 
WHUS71 KPHI 140750
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
350 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018



ANZ430-431-140900-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180414T0900Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
350 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have diminished and should stay below small craft advisory
criteria for the remainder of today. Therefore, the small craft
advisory has been cancelled. Gusts near or just above 20 kt are
possible through the morning.

$$

ANZ450-451-142100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180414T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180415T0600Z-180416T1000Z/
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-
350 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Watch, which is in effect from late tonight through late Sunday
night.

* Location...The Atlantic Waters central and northern New Jersey.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt through mid
  day Saturday. Winds shift through the afternoon to southeasterly
  and eventually easterly 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Late
  tonight, easterly winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt will
  be possible. Sunday and Sunday night, easterly winds of 25 to 30
  kt with gusts to 40 kt are possible.

* Seas...7 to 12 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People
  participating in water activities should take care not to enter
  the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness can
  occur in less than one hour.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-142100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180416T0600Z-180416T1000Z/
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-
350 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Watch, which is in effect late Sunday night.

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of Delaware and far southern New
  Jersey.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt are
  expected today and tonight. On Sunday, Southeast 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Late Sunday night,
  southeast 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt are possible.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People
  participating in water activities should take care not to enter
  the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness can
  occur in less than one hour.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452-142100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180415T1800Z-180416T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
350 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Watch, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through late
Sunday night.

* Location...The Atlantic Waters adjacent to Atlantic County New 
  Jersey.

* Winds...Southwest and south 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
  are expected today and tonight. By Sunday afternoon, east 25 to
  30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt are possible.

* Seas...7 to 10 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People
  participating in water activities should take care not to enter
  the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness can
  occur in less than one hour.

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 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
692 
WHUS71 KPHI 141241
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
841 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

ANZ430-431-142200-
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180414T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
841 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

* Timing...Through early afternoon before diminishing late today.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-150145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180414T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180415T0600Z-180416T1000Z/
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-
841 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt through midday  
  Saturday. Winds shift through the afternoon to southeasterly and
  eventually easterly 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Late 
  tonight, easterly winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt will 
  be possible. Sunday and Sunday night, easterly winds of 25 to 30
  kt with gusts to 40 kt are possible.

* Seas...Building to 7 to 12 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452-150145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180415T1800Z-180416T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
841 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to Atlantic 
  County in New Jersey.

* Winds...Southwest and south 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
  are expected today and tonight. By Sunday afternoon, east 25 to
  30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt are possible.

* Seas...Building to 7 to 10 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-150145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180416T0600Z-180416T1000Z/
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-
841 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of Delaware and far southern 
  New Jersey.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt are
  expected today and tonight. On Sunday, southeast 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Late Sunday night, 
  southeast 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt are possible.

* Seas...Building to 5 to 8 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

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 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
351 
WHUS71 KPHI 141920
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
320 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

ANZ450-451-150830-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180415T0600Z-180416T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0019.180415T1000Z-180416T1600Z/
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-
320 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO NOON EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM Sunday to noon EDT Monday.
The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* Winds...South switching to east 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt
  tonight increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt Sunday and
  Sunday night. Winds will diminish on Monday as they become
  southerly.

* Seas...Building to 7 to 12 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People
  participating in water activities should take care not to enter
  the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness can
  occur in less than one hour.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-150830-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180415T1800Z-180416T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0019.180415T1000Z-180416T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
320 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO NOON EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM Sunday to noon EDT Monday.
The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to Atlantic 
  County in New Jersey.

* Winds...Southeast 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt tonight
  becoming east 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt Sunday and Sunday
  night. Winds will diminish slowly on Monday as they become
  southerly.

* Seas...Building to 6 to 11 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People
  participating in water activities should take care not to enter
  the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness can
  occur in less than one hour.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-150830-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180415T2200Z-180416T1000Z/
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-
320 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of Delaware and far southern 
  New Jersey.

* Winds...Southeast 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt through
  Sunday increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt on
  Sunday night.

* Seas...Building to 5 to 8 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-142200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180414T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
320 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...South 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

* Outlook...Small craft advisory conditions are expected again on
  Sunday and Sunday night.

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.

&&

$$

CMS
632 
WHUS71 KPHI 142207
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
607 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

ANZ430-431-142315-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180414T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
607 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Though an occasional gust to near 25 kt is possible this evening,
winds are expected to remain primarily below criteria tonight.
Another small craft advisory will be required for tomorrow and
will be issued shortly.

$$

ANZ450-451-151115-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0019.180415T1000Z-180416T1600Z/
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-
607 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

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

* Winds...East 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt tonight increasing
  to 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt Sunday and Sunday night. 
  Winds will diminish on Monday as they become southerly..

* Seas...7 to 12 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-151115-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0019.180415T1000Z-180416T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
607 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to Atlantic 
  County in New Jersey.

* Winds...Southeast 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt tonight
  becoming east 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt Sunday and Sunday
  night. Winds will diminish slowly on Monday as they become
  southerly..

* Seas...6 to 11 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-151115-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180415T2200Z-180416T1000Z/
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-
607 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* Location...The Atlantic Waters of Delaware and far southern 
  New Jersey.

* Winds...Southeast 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt through
  Sunday increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt on
  Sunday night.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Cold water...Water temperatures will be cold. People 
  participating in water activities should take care not to 
  enter the water. Hypothermia, exhaustion, and unconsciousness 
  can occur in less than one hour.

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 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
162 
WHUS71 KPHI 142236
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
636 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

ANZ450-451-151145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0019.180415T1000Z-180416T1600Z/
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-
636 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

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

* Winds...East 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt tonight increasing
  to 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt Sunday and Sunday night.
  Winds will diminish on Monday as they become southerly.

* Seas...7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-151145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0019.180415T1000Z-180416T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
636 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to Atlantic 
  County in New Jersey.

* Winds...Southeast 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt tonight
  becoming east 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt Sunday and Sunday
  night. Winds will diminish slowly on Monday as they become
  southerly.

* Seas...6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-151145-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.180415T1200Z-180416T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
636 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM Sunday to 6 PM EDT
Monday.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...East or southeast 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  There is some potential for gale force gusts Sunday night.

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-151145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180415T2200Z-180416T1000Z/
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-
636 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* Winds...Southeast 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt through
  Sunday increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt on
  Sunday night.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

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 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
898 
WHUS71 KPHI 150051
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
851 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

ANZ450-451-151400-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0019.180415T0051Z-180416T1600Z/
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-
851 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* Winds...East 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-151400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0019.180415T1000Z-180416T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
851 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to Atlantic 
  County in New Jersey.

* Winds...Southeast 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt tonight
  becoming east 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt Sunday and
  Sunday night.

* Seas...6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-151400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180415T2200Z-180416T1000Z/
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-
851 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* Winds...East 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt through Sunday.
  Gusts to 35 kt possible Sunday night.

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-151400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.180415T1200Z-180416T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
851 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO
6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CMS
303 
WHUS71 KPHI 150804
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
404 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018



ANZ452-152115-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0019.180415T1000Z-180416T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
404 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to Atlantic 
  County in New Jersey.

* Winds...East 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt today, becoming
  southeast 20 to 25 kt with gusts but to 35 kt late tonight. An
  abrupt shift to southwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt is
  expected Monday.

* Seas...6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-152115-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0014.180415T2200Z-180416T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.GL.W.0019.180416T0300Z-180416T2100Z/
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-
404 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT
Monday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* Winds...East 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming
  southeast 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt late tonight. An
  abrupt shift to southwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt is
  expected Monday.

* Seas...7 to 10 feet.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-152115-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.180415T1200Z-180415T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.GL.W.0019.180416T0600Z-180416T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
404 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Monday.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...East 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
  southeast 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt very late tonight.
  An abrupt shift to southwest 15 to 25 with gusts to 35 kt is
  possible Monday morning.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-152115-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180416T2100Z/
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-
404 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...

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

* Winds...East 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt through tonight.
  An abrupt shift to south 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt is
  expected Monday.

* Seas...7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale watch went out at Apr 14, 3:50 AM EDT, 0 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 14, 3:50 AM EDT, 0 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
350 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A stationary front will remain north of the region through Saturday,
then will settle southward through the area as a backdoor cold front
through Saturday night. Low pressure will traverse this front from
the Mississippi Valley today through the Middle Atlantic on Monday,
when its accompanying cold front will sweep through the region. This
will be followed by several weak troughs of low pressure, until
another area of low pressure and its associated fronts move through
the area on Thursday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Well, all good things must come to an end. Today will be the last
day of temperatures well above normal as the front that has been
stalled to our north for the last two days will start to sink south
into our region later today. North of this front, expect easterly,
on-shore flow, cool, and cloudy conditions. South of this front will
be the last gasp of 80+ degrees we will see for a while.

As far as the timing of the front, there remains considerable
differences between the models. The NAM for example, wants to bring
the front into northern NJ by 15Z this morning, bringing it as far
south as Trenton and Allentown by late this afternoon. The GFS on
the other hand, has it just barely in northern NJ by this afternoon.
Our current forecast relies on the NAM, but shifted back 3 hours, as
this is a middle of the road solution among most of the guidance. I
am concerned that the GFS is underestimating the pressure rises
behind the front (likely due to an interaction with a weakening
surface low in western PA that none of the other models are
depicting). The NAM on the other hand, looks to be underestimating
the southerly flow south of the front (still have gusts above 20 kt
expected through the morning in Delmarva).

For areas that see the front by early afternoon, expect highs to top
out near 70. Otherwise, most inland areas should once again reach
the 80s. Coastal locations will see cooler conditions thanks to the
still cool waters.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM SUNDAY/...
Front should continue to sink south. Timing differences between the
models become less apparent by 06Z. With increasing on-shore flow
expect low clouds and light rain north of the front. Patchy fog
could develop north of the front as well, but with mid level clouds
expected before sunset, and winds expected to remain near or above
10 mph, this looks to be more of a low stratus than a fog event.

Expect lows in the 30s and 40s, except in Delmarva which is not
likely to see the front until very late tonight if at all. In those
areas, lows should be generally in the 50s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Active start to the long term as a dynamic system moves through
the region Sunday night into Monday with heavy rainfall, thunder,
and gusty winds. Prior to that, much cooler temperatures on
Sunday, ranging from the low-40s north to low- 60s south, some
20 to 30 degrees colder compared to Saturday! Persistent and
brisk onshore flow also raises the sector for coastal flooding
(see tides/coastal flooding section at the bottom).

Sunday will be raw. Considerable cloudiness, scattered showers,
high temperatures ranging from the low-40s north to low-60s
south, and gusty northeast winds. There will also be some
patchy fog and drizzle, especially across the higher terrain.

As a strong area of low pressure and attendant cold front approach,
our attention turns to heavy rainfall, thunder, and gusty winds
Sunday night and Monday.

We are forecasting 1-2 inches of rain south of the PA Turnpike
to I-195, and around 2 to 2.5 inches to the north. With the
column saturated and strong lift on the nose of a southerly 850
hPa jet, expect periods of heavy rainfall to develop later
Sunday night into Monday. There is the potential for urban/poor
drainage and small stream flooding, especially with any
convection that enhances rainfall rates.

The pattern continues to favor at least a fine line of heavier
squalls with the passage of the cold front. Thunder is possible,
although convective indices are marginal. Continue to see ample
Bulk Shear, and strong 0-1 km helicity as well, but the buoyancy
needed for greater convective potential is very limited. For now,
there is a chance of thunder in the forecast.

Despite the strong jet, model soundings indicate limited mixing, so
the best chance of strong wind gusts will be along and ahead of the
aforementioned cold front/fine line of heavier squalls, with the
potential for southerly wind gusts up to 40 mph.

Considerable cloudiness on Tuesday with lingering showers, which may
mix with non-accumulating snow over the higher terrain, followed by
a fair weather Wednesday. Another chance of some showers on
Thursday. Temperatures will be near seasonal levels Monday thru
Friday.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Due to a communications issue, we are currently not receiving real
time updates from KILG. Therefore, have included AMD NOT SKED on
that TAF.

Today...VFR conditions expected with few to scattered high clouds.
Winds will start the day southerly or southwesterly 10-15 kt.
However, through the afternoon, a front is expected to sink down
from the north. North of this front, easterly winds of 10g20kt will
be possible as well as mid level clouds around 5000 ft AGL. Through
00Z, this front is forecasted to stay north of all of the TAF sites
except KTTN and KABE. High confidence on flight category, moderate
confidence on timing of the front.

Tonight...Ceilings are expected to lower to MVFR behind the front
through 06Z, and then to IFR late tonight. There is also a chance of
fog and rain developing north of the front which could lower
visibility into the IFR range. At this point though, the chance is
too low to include in the TAFs. The easterly wind shift should
arrive at the remaining TAF sites by 06Z. Moderate confidence on the
flight category, but low confidence on the timing of flight category
changes.

Outlook...

Sunday and Monday...Predominantly MVFR ceilings. A cold front will
lead to rain, heavy at times, at all terminals Sunday night and
Monday, when ceilings will lower to IFR at times. Winds east to
southeast, shifting to northwest on Monday.
Moderate confidence.

Monday night and Tuesday...Becoming predominantly VFR.
Moderate confidence.

Wednesday...Mainly VFR.
Moderate confidence.

&&

.MARINE...
For the Delaware Bay, winds have diminished, so expect conditions to
stay below SCA criteria for the remainder of today and tonight.
However, gusts above 20 kt are expected. Late tonight, a shift to
easterly winds is expected.

For the Delaware and southern New Jersey coastal waters, SCA
conditions are expected to continue today and tonight. The strongest
winds are expected this evening, but we will likely see elevated
seas through the period. Late tonight, a shift to easterly winds is
expected.

For the central and northern New Jersey coastal waters, we will
likely see a lull in the winds through mid day (though elevated seas
are expected to continue through this time). Starting this
afternoon, a front is expected to approach from the north, bringing
a shift to easterly winds. Easterly winds will be increasing through
the evening hours and could reach gale force by late tonight. Thus,
a gale watch has been issued for this area.

Outlook...

Northeast winds will increase tonight from north to south due
to a backdoor cold frontal passage.

A Gale Watch is in effect for the northern NJ waters through Sunday
night. Further south, from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet, a
Gale Watch is posted from early Sunday afternoon through Sunday
night. South of Great Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE,
including all of Delaware Bay, a Gale Watch is in effect Monday
morning.

For all of the coastal waters, northeast winds on Sunday will shift
to the southeast for Sunday night and Monday. Seas will also build
to 6-12 ft for the Atlantic Waters Sunday night into Monday, while
the lower Delaware will be around 5 ft. Winds decrease by Monday
evening, but seas and winds will remain at SCA levels into Tuesday.

Wednesday...sub-SCA conditions expected at this time.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Astronomical tides are on the increase with the new moon occuring
Sunday. A prolonged and brisk onshore flow will develop tonight and
continue into Monday. As a result, storm tides (astronomical tide +
surge) will continue to increase beginning tonight and continuing
into Monday. The high tide cycles of greatest concern are Sunday
Night and again on Monday Morning, when we are increasingly
concerned about the potential for minor coastal flooding along the
Atlantic Coast and Delaware Bay, particularly along the northern
New Jersey coast where the onshore flow will be the most persistent.

There is also the potential, albeit lower, of minor flooding along
the Delaware River, including Philadelphia, and the eastern shore of
Maryland. For these locals, this is a greater concern for the Monday
morning hide tide cycle, given an increasing southeasterly flow
regime.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night for
     ANZ452.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Sunday for ANZ452.
     Gale Watch late Sunday night for ANZ453>455.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EDT Sunday for ANZ453>455.
     Gale Watch from late tonight through late Sunday night for
     ANZ450-451.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for ANZ450-
     451.

&&

Synopsis...LF
Near Term...Johnson
Short Term...Johnson
Long Term...LF
Aviation...Johnson/LF
Marine...Johnson/LF
Tides/Coastal Flooding...LF
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 13, 3:54 PM EDT, 11 hours 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
354 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

DEZ001>003-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ001-007>010-012-013-015>023-027-
PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-142000-
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Southeastern Burlington-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
354 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware, northern
Delaware, southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central New
Jersey, northern New Jersey, northwest New Jersey, southern New
Jersey, east central Pennsylvania, northeast Pennsylvania and
southeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Low pressure will bring rain, heavy at times, Sunday night into
Monday. This may result in some urban and small stream flooding
issues in spots.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-142000-
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
354 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Delaware, central
New Jersey and southern New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Water temperatures will be cold. People participating in water
activities should take care not to enter the water. hypothermia,
exhaustion, and unconsciousness can occur in less than one hour.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Low pressure will bring rain, heavy at times, Sunday night into
Monday. This may result in some urban and small stream flooding
issues in spots.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ430-431-450>455-142000-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
354 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters and
Delaware Bay Waters.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Water temperatures will be cold. People participating in water
activities should take care not to enter the water. hypothermia,
exhaustion, and unconsciousness can occur in less than one hour.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A period of gales is possible late Saturday night into Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 14, 3:20 PM EDTGale WarningPHI52 hr

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Sources

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