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Gale Watch 22, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

November 2, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Nov 2, 2018, 3:44 AM EDT. It took effect at Nov 3, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 2, 2018, 3:44 AM EDT (07:44 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 3, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Nov 2, 2018, 4:12 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

447 
WHUS71 KPHI 020744
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
344 AM EDT Fri Nov 2 2018

ANZ450>455-022045-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-181103T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0022.181103T1200Z-181103T2200Z/
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-
344 AM EDT Fri Nov 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt
  through tonight. Seas 5 to 8 feet through tonight. On Saturday,
  winds switch to west or northwest at 20 to 30 kt with gusts up
  to 40 kt possible. Seas 4 to 7 feet on 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-022045-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-181102T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0022.181103T1200Z-181103T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
344 AM EDT Fri Nov 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* LOCATION...Delaware Bay.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt through this morning. Seas 2 to 4 feet this morning. On
  Saturday, winds switch to west or northwest at 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt possible. Seas 2 to 4 feet on 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 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
2 follow-up statements
174 
WHUS71 KPHI 021553
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1153 AM EDT Fri Nov 2 2018

ANZ430-431-030500-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-181102T1600Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0022.181103T1200Z-181103T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1153 AM EDT Fri Nov 2 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON EDT TODAY...

* LOCATION...Delaware Bay.

* WINDS AND SEAS...On Saturday, winds switch to west or northwest
  at 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. Seas 2 to 4 
  feet on 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>455-030500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-181103T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0022.181103T1200Z-181103T2200Z/
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-
1153 AM EDT Fri Nov 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 
  kt through tonight. Seas 5 to 8 feet through tonight. On 
  Saturday, winds switch to west or northwest at 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt possible. Seas 4 to 7 feet on 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 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.

&&

$$
275 
WHUS71 KPHI 022012
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
412 PM EDT Fri Nov 2 2018

ANZ450>455-031000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-181103T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0022.181103T1200Z-181103T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0034.181103T1000Z-181103T2200Z/
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-
412 PM EDT Fri Nov 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale 
Warning, which is in effect from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM Saturday.

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 
  25 knots through tonight. Seas 5 to 8 feet. On Saturday, winds 
  switch to west northwest at 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means that winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires 
experience and a properly equipped vessel. 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 wave conditions that are hazardous to 
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a 
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-031000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0022.181103T1200Z-181103T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0034.181103T1000Z-181103T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
412 PM EDT Fri Nov 2 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale 
Warning, which is in effect from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM Saturday. 

* LOCATION...Delaware Bay.

* WINDS AND SEAS...On Saturday, west northwest winds 15 to 25
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Seas 2 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Iovino

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 2, 2:52 PM EDTWind AdvisoryPHIHunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean and 3 more25 hr
Nov 2, 4:12 PM EDTGale WarningPHI28 hr
Nov 2, 8:31 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHICarbon, Monroe89 min
Nov 2, 6:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHILehigh, Northampton34 min

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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.