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Gale Watch 9, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 11, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Mar 11, 2018, 3:37 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 12, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 11, 2018, 3:37 AM EDT (07:37 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 11, 2018, 3:20 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

405 
WHUS71 KPHI 110737
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
337 AM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018


ANZ451>453-112100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0009.180312T2200Z-180313T1000Z/
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-
337 AM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

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

* Location...From Manasquan Inlet to Cape May New Jersey. 

* Winds...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...7 to 10 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions will be developing on 
  Monday, prior to the strongest winds and highest seas occuring 
  Monday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-112100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0009.180312T1600Z-180313T1000Z/
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-
337 AM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

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

* Location...The Delaware Atlantic waters.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt shifting to
  north and then northwest Monday night.

* Seas...7 to 10 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions will be developing
  Monday morning, in advance of what is likely to be the strongest
  winds and highest seas Monday evening. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-112100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0009.180312T2200Z-180313T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
337 AM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

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

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt becoming
  northwest late.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions will be developing
  Monday, in advance of what is likely to be the strongest winds
  and highest seas, Monday evening. 


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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
433 
WHUS71 KPHI 111920
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
320 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018

ANZ451>453-121000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.180312T2200Z-180313T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0011.180312T2200Z-180313T1600Z/
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-
320 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO NOON EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM Monday to noon EDT Tuesday.
The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...From Manasquan Inlet to Cape May New Jersey.

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

* Seas...7 to 10 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions will be developing on 
  Monday, prior to the strongest winds and highest seas occuring 
  Monday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-121000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.180312T1600Z-180313T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0011.180312T1600Z-180313T1000Z/
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 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from noon Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...The Delaware Atlantic waters.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...6 to 9 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions will be developing 
  Monday morning, in advance of what is likely to be the 
  strongest winds and highest seas Monday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-121000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.180312T2200Z-180313T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0011.180312T2200Z-180313T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
320 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions will be developing 
  Monday, in advance of what is likely to be the strongest winds 
  and highest seas, Monday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-121000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0011.180312T2200Z-180313T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
320 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO NOON EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM Monday to noon EDT Tuesday.

* Location...From Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ

* Winds...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...7 to 10 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions will be developing on 
  Monday, prior to the strongest winds and highest seas occuring 
  Monday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-121000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.180312T1600Z-180313T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
320 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO NOON EDT
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from noon Monday to noon EDT
Tuesday.

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

* Winds...North 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Midday Monday to midday Tuesday.

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
Mar 11, 3:20 PM EDTGale WarningPHI48 hr
Mar 11, 3:20 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI44 hr

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Sources

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