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Gale Watch 28, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Dec 14, 2018, 9:03 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 15, 2018, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 14, 2018, 9:03 PM EST (02:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2018, 6:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2018, 3:20 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
The text
As transmitted.
130 WHUS71 KPHI 150203 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 903 PM EST Fri Dec 14 2018 ANZ450-451-151515- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0111.181215T1400Z-181215T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0028.181215T2300Z-181216T1800Z/ 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- 903 PM EST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale Watch, which is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt on Saturday, increasing to gusts up to 35 kt Saturday night and Sunday. Seas 6 to 9 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. && $$ ANZ452>455-151515- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0111.181215T1400Z-181216T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 903 PM EST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
1 follow-up statement
420 WHUS71 KPHI 150820 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 320 AM EST Sat Dec 15 2018 ANZ450-451-152130- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0111.181215T1400Z-181216T0500Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0028.181215T2300Z-181216T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0042.181216T0500Z-181216T2300Z/ 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 AM EST Sat Dec 15 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM EST Sunday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt today into this evening, increasing to gusts up to 35 kt overnight Saturday night and Sunday. 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-152130- /O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0111.181215T2300Z-181216T1400Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 320 AM EST Sat Dec 15 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Sunday. * WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 1 to 3 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ ANZ452>455-152130- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0111.181215T1400Z-181216T2300Z/ 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- 320 AM EST Sat Dec 15 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 3:20 AM EST | Gale Warning | PHI | 38 hr | |
| Dec 15, 3:20 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | PHI | Sussex, Warren | 30 hr |
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