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Small Craft Advisory 117, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 27, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Dec 27, 2018, 3:39 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 28, 2018, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 42 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2018, 3:39 AM EST (08:39 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 28, 2018, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 29, 2018, 5:52 PM EST
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

199 
WHUS71 KPHI 270839
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
339 AM EST Thu Dec 27 2018



ANZ450>455-272145-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.181228T0500Z-181228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0031.181228T1100Z-181228T2300Z/
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-
339 AM EST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 AM
EST Friday. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is
in effect from Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southeasterly winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to
  30 kt late tonight becoming southerly at 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt on Friday. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

* OUTLOOK...small craft advisory conditions are likely to continue
  Friday night into Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-272145-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.181228T0500Z-181228T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
339 AM EST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM
EST Friday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southeasterly winds tonight becoming southerly
  on Friday. Wind speeds of 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. 
  Seas 2 to 4 feet.

* OUTLOOK...small craft advisory conditions may once again develop
  late Friday night into Saturday, with northwesterly winds
  gusting to 25 kt.

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.

&&

$$

SFJ
8 follow-up statements
357 
WHUS71 KPHI 272019
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
319 PM EST Thu Dec 27 2018



ANZ450>455-280930-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.181228T0500Z-181228T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0031.181228T1100Z-181228T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0046.181228T1100Z-181229T0200Z/
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-
319 PM EST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 9 PM EST Friday. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southeasterly winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to
  25 kt late tonight becoming southerly at 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt on Friday. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

* OUTLOOK...Small craft advisory conditions are likely to 
  continue Friday night into Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-280930-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.181228T0500Z-181228T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
319 PM EST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

* OUTLOOK...Small craft advisory conditions may once again 
  develop late Friday night into Saturday, with northwesterly 
  winds gusting to 25 kt.

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.

&&

$$
470 
WHUS71 KPHI 280832
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
332 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018



ANZ450>455-282145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0046.181228T1100Z-181229T0200Z/
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-
332 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

* OUTLOOK...Small craft advisory conditions are likely to 
  continue Friday night into Saturday morning.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-282145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181228T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
332 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  Seas 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

SFJ
995 
WHUS71 KPHI 281106
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
606 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018



ANZ450>455-290015-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-181229T0200Z/
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-
606 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

* OUTLOOK...Small craft advisory conditions are likely to 
  continue Friday night into Saturday morning.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-282300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181228T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
606 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$
718 
WHUS71 KPHI 282050
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
350 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018

ANZ450>455-291000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-181229T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181229T2300Z/
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-
350 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM EST Saturday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,
  diminishing later this evening, and becoming west late tonight
  and Saturday 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10
  feet, then gradually subsiding late tonight and Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-291000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181229T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
350 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt, diminishing this evening, then becoming west later tonight
  and Saturday 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 5 
  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.

&&

$$
802 
WHUS71 KPHI 290831
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
331 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

ANZ430-431-292300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181229T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.181229T1300Z-181229T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
331 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM
EST this evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-292300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181229T2300Z/
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-
331 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
  Seas 3 to 7 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.

&&

$$

CMS
238 
WHUS71 KPHI 291422
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
922 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

ANZ450>455-292300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181229T2300Z/
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-
922 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West-northwest winds increasing to 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts to 25 kt, then diminishing late this afternoon and 
  tonight. Seas 3 to 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-292300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-181229T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
922 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds increasing to around 15 kt with
  gusts to 25 kt, then diminishing late this afternoon and 
  tonight. Seas 2 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.

&&

$$
605 
WHUS71 KPHI 292039
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
339 PM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

ANZ452>455-292145-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181229T2300Z/
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-
339 PM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

The winds and seas are overall below advisory criteria, therefore
the Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

ANZ430-431-292145-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-181229T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
339 PM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

The winds and seas are expected to remain below advisory criteria,
therefore the Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

ANZ450-451-292300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181229T2300Z/
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-
339 PM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25
  kt, diminishing some this evening. Seas 3 to 6 feet, subsiding
  some 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.

&&

$$
506 
WHUS71 KPHI 292252
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
552 PM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

ANZ450-451-300000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-181229T2300Z/
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-
552 PM EST Sat Dec 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Wind gusts continue to diminish to below 25 kt, and seas on the
ocean continue to subside to less than 5 feet. 

$$

MPS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 3:39 AM ESTGale WatchPHI12 hr
Dec 27, 3:13 PM ESTFlood WatchPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon and 7 more28 hr
Dec 27, 3:19 PM ESTGale WarningPHI25 hr

Nearby

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Sources

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