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Gale Watch 4, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 29, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Jan 29, 2018, 3:45 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 30, 2018, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 29, 2018, 3:45 AM EST (08:45 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 30, 2018, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 30, 2018, 4:13 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

470 
WHUS71 KPHI 290845
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
345 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

ANZ452>455-292145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.180129T1100Z-180130T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0004.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
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-
345 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

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

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

* Location...Delaware and the central and southern New Jersey 
  coastal waters.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming
  North 10 to 15 kt late tonight and Tuesday morning, then North
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible Tuesday afternoon
  and night.

* Seas...3 to 5 feet, building to 6 to 9 feet today and tonight.

* Timing...Winds are expected to increase this morning and
  continue through this evening before diminishing some 
  overnight. The strongest winds should occur later this afternoon
  and evening. Gale force gusts are possible Tuesday afternoon 
  and 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-292145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.180129T1300Z-180130T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0004.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
345 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt today and
  this evening, becoming North and diminishing overnight. North 
  15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible Tuesday afternoon 
  and night.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Winds are expected to increase by later this morning
  and continue through this evening. The strongest winds are
  expected later this afternoon and early this early evening.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-292145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.180129T1100Z-180130T1100Z/
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-
345 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* Seas...3 to 4 feet, building to 6 to 9 feet today and tonight.

* Timing...Winds are expected to increase by later this morning
  and continue through most of tonight. The strongest winds are
  expected to occur late this afternoon and this evening.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
678 
WHUS71 KPHI 291436
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
936 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018


ANZ452>455-300345-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
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-
936 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

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

* Location...Delaware and the central and southern New Jersey 
  coastal waters.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming 
  North 10 to 15 kt late tonight and Tuesday morning, then North 
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible Tuesday afternoon 
  and night.

* Seas...6 to 9 feet.

* Timing...Winds are expected to increase this morning and 
  continue through this evening before diminishing some 
  overnight. The strongest winds should occur later this 
  afternoon and evening. Gale force gusts are possible Tuesday 
  afternoon and 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-300345-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180130T0500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
936 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt today and 
  this evening, becoming North and diminishing overnight. North 
  15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible Tuesday afternoon 
  and night.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Winds are expected to increase by later this morning 
  and continue through this evening. The strongest winds are 
  expected later this afternoon and early this early evening.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-300345-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180130T1100Z/
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-
936 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* Seas...6 to 9 feet.

* Timing...Winds are expected to increase by later this morning 
  and continue through most of tonight. The strongest winds are 
  expected to occur late this afternoon and this evening.

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.

&&

$$
964 
WHUS71 KPHI 292102
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
402 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018



ANZ452>455-301015-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
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-
402 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

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

* Location...Delaware and the central and southern New Jersey 
  coastal waters.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming
  North 10 to 15 kt late tonight and Tuesday morning, then North
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible late Tuesday 
  afternoon and night.

* Seas...6 to 9 feet.

* Timing...Strong winds are expected to continue through this
  evening before diminishing some overnight into Tuesday morning.
  Winds increase again Tuesday afternoon with Gale force gusts possible
  late Tuesday afternoon and 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-301015-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180130T0500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
402 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this
  evening, becoming North and diminishing overnight. North 15 to
  25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible late Tuesday afternoon 
  and night.

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

* Timing...Strong winds are expected to continue through this
  evening before diminishing around around midnight. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-301015-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180130T1100Z/
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-
402 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* Seas...5 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Strong winds continue through this evening the diminish
  late tonight. 

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.

&&

$$
447 
WHUS71 KPHI 300223
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
923 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

ANZ431-301530-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180130T0500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
923 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

* Timing...After a lull in strong winds tonight and Tuesday
  morning, winds will increase rapidly Tuesday afternoon, peaking 
  Tuesday evening, before diminishing slowly late Tuesday night.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-301530-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
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-
923 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

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

* Location...Delaware and the central and southern New Jersey 
  coastal waters.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt tonight. A
  brief lull in winds will occur Tuesday morning before winds
  switch to northwest and increase to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt late Tuesday afternoon and evening. 

* Seas...6 to 9 feet.

* Timing...Strong winds are expected to continue through this
  evening before diminishing somewhat late tonight and Tuesday
  morning. Winds increase again Tuesday afternoon with gale force
  gusts possible late Tuesday afternoon and 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-301100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180130T1100Z/
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-
923 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* Seas...6 to 8 feet.

* Timing...Strong winds continue through this evening before 
  diminishing late tonight.

* Outlook...Northwest winds will increase Tuesday evening into
  early Wednesday morning. Another small craft advisory will
  likely be required for this time frame.

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
289 
WHUS71 KPHI 300913
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
413 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

ANZ452>455-302215-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180130T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
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-
413 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST
Wednesday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...Delaware and southern New Jersey coastal waters.

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

* Seas...6 to 11 feet.

* Timing...North winds are quickly subsiding this morning. Winds 
  will become northwest and quickly strengthen late this 
  afternoon. The strongest winds are expected this evening though 
  gales may linger into the overnight.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-302215-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
413 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST
Wednesday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

* Timing...After a lull in the winds this morning, winds will
  become northwest and quickly strengthen late this afternoon. The
  strongest winds are expected from around sunset through midnight
  though gales may linger into the overnight.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-302215-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.180130T2100Z-180131T0900Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
413 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST
Wednesday.

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...After a lull in the winds this morning, winds will
  become northwest and quickly strengthen late this afternoon. The
  strongest winds are expected from around sunset through midnight
  though gales may linger into the overnight

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-302215-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180131T1100Z/
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-
413 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* Seas...6 to 9 feet.

* Timing...North winds are quickly subsiding this morning. Winds
  will become northwest and quickly strengthen late this afternoon
  and evening. The strongest winds are expected tonight.

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.

&&

$$

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 Jan 29, 12:50 AM EST, 2 hours 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 29, 12:50 AM EST, 2 hours 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1250 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will remain just south and east of the region overnight
and Monday. An area of low pressure is expected to develop along the
front and track northeastward off the Mid-Atlantic coast Monday
afternoon and night. High pressure will build in Tuesday night and
Wednesday. An area of low pressure over the Southern Plains will
eventually affect the region Thursday night and Friday. High
pressure returns for next weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY MORNING/...
The cold front that moved across the area has pushed farther
south. Our area will remain under the influence of southwest
flow aloft as a trough digs across the Mid-Mississippi Valley
overnight. There will be several short waves moving across the
area through the overnight, and with continued enhanced moisture
across southern New Jersey and Delmarva, there will continue to
be some light rain. The remainder of the area is expected to be
dry.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY/...
Mostly cloudy skies with a continued chance of showers, mainly
to the south and east of I-95 to start off the work week. Some
sun is possible across the Lehigh Valley and southern Poconos
during the morning, but it should cloud over for the afternoon.
High temperatures in the 40s, except for upper 30s across the
highest elevations.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
A weak system/front moving across the area Monday night and
Tuesday will bring some light snows (mixed with ran S/E) for the
period. We haven't changed the totals much with this update,
with the earlier fcst looking mostly ok attm. Could be around an
inch across se PA and Delmarva while 1 to 2 inches could occur
over Berks county and maybe into wrn Chester county too. Low
temperatures Monday night will be in the 20s across the
north/west areas while low 30s will be common across Delmarva
and srn NJ. Highs Tuesday will be in the low 30s North and mid
30s near Philadelphia and Delmarva.

A few days of fair weather expected during the middle of the
upcoming week as High pressure builds over the region. Mostly dry
weather from Tuesday night through Wednesday night. Temperatures
will be cool, about 5 degrees below normal.

Another wet weather system is expected for Thursday and into Friday.
The ECMWF and CMC models both showing a decent batch of qpf across
the area with the CMC having the higher totals. The GFS has a more
disorganized look to the qpf and more progressive with the features.
It offers little in the way of qpf for that period. We only adjusted
pop grids a little with the high chance/low likely pops remaining
for the time being. Temperatures will be back above normal Thursday,
but then readings will fall back closer to early February norms by
Friday. If colder air arrives sooner it could be some snow for the
area, but many uncertainties remain. We will keep a watch on
this the next few days.

Next week end looks mostly dry at this point with more high pressure
slated to arrive. Temperatures look to be several degrees below
normal.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG,
KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Overnight...VFR overall, however some lingering MVFR ceilings and/or
visibilities will occur at MIV and ACY with some light rain at times.
Northeast winds mainly around 5 knots.

Monday...VFR, with possibly the exception of lingering MVFR early at
ACY and MIV. MVFR ceilings however should start to develop later in
the afternoon mainly at ACY and MIV. It is possible that some light
rain occurs again this afternoon at ACY and MIV. Northeast winds
increase to near 10 knots, however 10-15 knots at MIV and especially
ACY with possible gusts up to 25 knots at ACY.

OUTLOOK...
Monday night thru Tuesday night...Lower conditions expected with
    rain and snow.

Wednesday thru Thursday...Mostly VFR.

Thursday night and Friday...Lower conditions expected with
    rain and snow.

&&

.MARINE...
The Gale Watch has been changed to a Small Craft Advisory; the
earlier issued Small Craft Advisory remains unchanged. Northeast
winds will increase during Monday as low pressure tracks well east
of the area. While some low-end gale force gusts cannot be ruled out
especially south of Atlantic City, NJ, it looks marginal and could
be short in duration late this afternoon and early this evening.
Since confidence was not high regarding the gale potential, we opted
for a strong Small Craft Advisory. Seas will build quite a bit in
the strengthening northeast flow, and these may need to be increased
some more especially for the southern Atlantic coastal waters
through Monday evening.

OUTLOOK...
High end SCA or psbl low end Gale conditions Monday evening
diminishing. SCA conditions much of Tue thru Thu night. Rains
and snows Mon night thru Tue night.

Sub-SCA conditions Friday and into the weekend. Higher winds and
seas if a coastal storm develops.
Tonight...A Marine Weather Statement was issued for fog with
visibilities down to 1 NM at times, expiring at 00Z across the
northern waters, and 06Z across the southern waters (including
DE Bay). Otherwise, sub-SCA conditions.

Monday...Northeast winds increase to at least SCA level across
the Atlantic waters and lower DE Bay. Seas will increase as well
in 4-8 foot range over the Atlantic waters by late in the day.

Gale Watch remains up, as not enough confidence for a warning
at this point.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
The Flood Watch for Warren, Monroe and Northampton Counties was
cancelled.

There remains considerable river ice along four miles of the
Delaware River from the Smithfield Beach National Recreation Area
downstream to the confluence of Brodhead Creek. However, colder air
will settle in over the region. Temperatures will once again hover
near or below freezing for a few days, temporarily limiting ice
break up and minimizing the risk of ice jam flooding. This should
remain the case through Wednesday. By Thursday, a warm up could once
again increase the potential for ice break up. We will continue to
monitor this situation through the week.

The exact water levels reported by the Tocks Island gauge may
not be representative due to the ice present.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
There is a potential for minor to moderate coastal flooding
with the Tuesday morning high tide. A strengthening northeast
wind prior to the Tuesday morning high tide will help pile water
along the NJ and Delaware coast and up the Delaware Bay.
Astronomical tides will already be elevated with the upcoming
supermoon this Wednesday, so it will not take much of a storm
surge to produce coastal flooding (tidal anomalies of 1.1 to 1.5
ft should be enough to reach Coastal Flood Advisory criteria
Tuesday morning).

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM EST
     Tuesday for ANZ450>455.
     Small Craft Advisory from 8 AM this morning to midnight EST
     tonight for ANZ431.

&&

Synopsis...O'Hara
Near Term...Gorse/Robertson
Short Term...Franck
Long Term...O'Hara
Aviation...Franck/Gorse/Robertson/O'Hara
Marine...Gorse/O'Hara
Hydrology...
Tides/Coastal Flooding...
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 29, 12:52 AM EST, 2 hours 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1252 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

DEZ001-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ001-007>010-015>019-PAZ054-055-
060>062-070-071-101>106-300600-
New Castle-Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Sussex-Warren-
Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
1252 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern 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...Tonight.

The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Light snowfall accumulations are likely on Tuesday which could
impact the Tuesday morning commute.

An area of low pressure may affect the region Thursday night and
Friday. The exact track of the low will determine which locations
receive rain versus snow. Therefore, snowfall amounts and impacts
are highly uncertain at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

DEZ002>004-NJZ012>014-020>027-300600-
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-
Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
1252 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Minor coastal flooding, possibly moderate coastal flooding in some
areas, is likely to occur with the Tuesday morning high tide.

Light snowfall accumulations are likely on Tuesday which could
impact the Tuesday morning commute.

An area of low pressure may affect the region Thursday night and
Friday. The exact track of the low will determine which locations
receive rain versus snow. Therefore, snowfall amounts and impacts
are highly uncertain at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ430-431-450>455-300600-
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-
1252 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.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
Jan 29, 3:13 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth and 2 more21 hr

Nearby

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

Sources

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