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Gale Watch 8, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 5, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Mar 5, 2018, 4:55 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 7, 2018, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 5, 2018, 4:55 PM EST (21:55 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2018, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 6, 2018, 11:20 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

356 
WHUS71 KPHI 052155
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
455 PM EST Mon Mar 5 2018

...A dangerous storm is expected to develop along the mid
Atlantic coast on Wednesday...

.Potential continues for 45 to 50 knot wind gusts on Wednesday
and any mariners on the waters during Tuesday should consider 
being in safe port by dawn Wednesday.

ANZ450>455-061100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180307T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0008.180307T1100Z-180308T0600Z/
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-
455 PM EST Mon Mar 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* Winds...north tonight with gusts to 25 kt and diminishing.
  Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt for a time
  Wednesday morning in Delaware, and midday or Wednesday afternoon
  along the New Jersey coast. Winds becoming northwest 25 to 35 kt late
  in the day Wednesday or Wednesday evening with gusts to 45 kt. 

* Seas...6 to 1O feet through Tuesday and 7 to 12 Feet Wednesday
  and Wednesday night.

* Outlook...west to northwest gales may continue into forenoon
  Thursday. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-061100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0008.180307T1100Z-180308T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
455 PM EST Mon Mar 5 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

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

* Location...Delaware Bay. 

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt during
  Wednesday morning becoming northwest during Wednesday afternoon
  and evening with gusts to 40 kt possible.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet except 5 feet at the Delaware Bay entrance.

* Outlook...west to northwest gales may continue into forenoon
  Thursday. 

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.

&&

$$
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2 follow-up statements
145 
WHUS71 KPHI 060847
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
347 AM EST Tue Mar 6 2018

...A dangerous storm is expected to develop along the mid
Atlantic coast on Wednesday...

.Potential continues for 45 to 50 knot wind gusts on Wednesday
and any mariners on the waters during Tuesday should consider
being in safe port by dawn Wednesday.

ANZ450>455-062100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180307T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.180307T1100Z-180308T0600Z/
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-
347 AM EST Tue Mar 6 2018

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

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

* Winds...For Wednesday Northeast 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt.

* Seas...7 to 10 feet today and again Wednesday. 

* Outlook...West to Northwest gales may continue into Thursday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-062100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.180307T1100Z-180308T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
347 AM EST Tue Mar 6 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...North 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Outlook...West to Northwest gales may continue into Thursday.

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.

&&

$$
339 
WHUS71 KPHI 061620
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1120 AM EST Tue Mar 6 2018

...A dangerous storm is expected to develop along the Mid-
Atlantic coast on Wednesday...

ANZ452>455-070200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180307T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0008.180307T1100Z-180308T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.180307T1700Z-180308T0600Z/
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-
1120 AM EST Tue Mar 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from noon Wednesday to 1 AM EST
Thursday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* Winds...East 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming
  northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...6 to 9 feet.

* Timing...Southeast to east winds will increase tonight, then
  become north to northwest during Wednesday and increase to gale
  force. The winds will then diminish during Wednesday night.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-070200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180307T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0008.180307T1100Z-180308T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.180307T1100Z-180308T0600Z/
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-
1120 AM EST Tue Mar 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST
Thursday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* Winds...Southeast to east increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts
  up to 30 kt tonight, becoming northeast 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt Wednesday morning, then north to northwest later
  Wednesday afternoon and evening.

* Seas...7 to 12 feet.

* Timing...Southeast to east winds increase tonight, then gale
  force Wednesday morning from the east and northeast before
  turning to the north and northwest later Wednesday afternoon and
  night. The winds gradually diminish Wednesday night.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-070200-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0008.180307T1100Z-180308T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.180307T1700Z-180308T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1120 AM EST Tue Mar 6 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM EST Wednesday. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...North to northwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Winds are expected to quickly increase around midday
  Wednesday, then diminish Wednesday evening. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 5, 3:34 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and 6 more36 hr
Mar 5, 3:10 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean12 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.