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Gale Watch 28, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 14, 2018

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 15, 3:20 AM ESTGale WarningPHI38 hr
Dec 15, 3:20 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryPHISussex, Warren30 hr

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Sources

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