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Small Craft Advisory 29, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 11, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Mar 11, 2018, 3:20 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 12, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 23 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 11, 2018, 3:20 PM EDT (19:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 13, 2018, 11:27 AM EDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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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The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.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The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
066 
WHUS71 KPHI 120744
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
344 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018


ANZ450>453-122100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0011.180312T2100Z-180313T2100Z/
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-
344 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM
EDT TUESDAY...

* Location...From Sandy Hook to Cape May New Jersey.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt becoming
  northwest by Tuesday morning.

* Seas...building to 7 to 10 feet.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-122100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0011.180312T1600Z-180313T1500Z/
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-
344 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Location...The Delaware Atlantic waters.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt becoming
  northwest Tuesday morning.

* Seas...building to 7 to 10 feet by Tuesday morning.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-122100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0011.180312T2100Z-180313T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
344 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt becoming
  northwest by Tuesday morning.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-122100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.180312T1600Z-180313T2100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
344 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northeast 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt becoming
  northwest Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
948 
WHUS71 KPHI 121954
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
354 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

ANZ450>453-130900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.180312T2100Z-180313T2100Z/
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-
354 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Cape 
  May New Jersey.

* Winds...Northeast to north 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...6 to 10 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions into this evening, then
  gale force gusts and higher seas by later tonight before 
  gradually diminishing by later Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-130900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T1500Z/
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-
354 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware.

* Winds...Northeast to north 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...6 to 10 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions into this evening, then
  gale force gusts and higher seas by later tonight before 
  gradually diminishing by later Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-130900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.180312T2100Z-180313T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
354 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northeast to north 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Small craft advisory conditions into this evening, then
  gale force gusts and higher seas by later tonight before 
  gradually diminishing by later Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-130900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180313T2100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
354 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northeast to north 15 to 20 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.

&&

$$
111 
WHUS71 KPHI 130137
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
937 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

ANZ450>453-131445-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2100Z/
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-
937 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Cape 
  May New Jersey.

* Winds...North 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-131445-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T1500Z/
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-
937 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware.

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

* Seas...5 to 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-131000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
937 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-131445-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180313T2100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
937 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
877 
WHUS71 KPHI 130419
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1219 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

ANZ450>453-131730-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2100Z/
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-
1219 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Cape 
  May New Jersey.

* Winds...North to Northwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...8 to 13 feet.

* Outlook...Gale force west northwest winds will occur again late
  Wednesday and 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-131500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T1500Z/
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-
1219 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware.

* Winds...North to Northwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* Seas...8 to 13 feet.

* Outlook...Gale force west northwest winds will occur again late
  Wednesday and 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-131000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1219 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Outlook...Gale force west northwest winds may linger through
  midday today and for certain will redevelop late Wednesday and 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-131730-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180313T2100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1219 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...1 to 3 feet.

* Outlook...Gale force west northwest winds will occur late 
  Wednesday and Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

Drag
401 
WHUS71 KPHI 130718
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018


ANZ450>453-132030-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T1800Z-180315T1200Z/
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-
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

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

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Cape 
  May New Jersey.

* Winds...North to Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  this morning slowly diminishing this afternoon. Then westerly
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt Wednesday afternoon and 
  night.

* Seas...7 to 12 feet subsiding this afternoon and tonight to 4 to
  8 feet and continuing Wednesday. 

* Timing uncertainty...There may be isolated west to northwest 
  gale force winds tonight but the primary gale events are 
  occuring this morning and again later Wednesday.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-132030-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T1800Z-180315T1200Z/
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-
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

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

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware.

* Winds...North to northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  early this morning gradually subsiding midday into tonight. 
  Then westerly 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt later Wednesday 
  and Wednesday night. 

* Seas...9 to 14 feet subsiding midday and afternoon to 4 to 8
  feet tonight and Wednesday.

* Outlook...Gale force west northwest winds will occur again 
  late Wednesday and Wednesday night.
 
* Timing uncertainty...There may be isolated west to northwest 
  gale force winds tonight but the primary gale events are 
  occuring this morning and again later Wednesday.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-132030-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T1800Z-180315T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

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

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt today,
  diminishing late in the day and then westerly 20 to 30 kt on
  Wednesday with gusts to 40 kt during Wednesday afternoon and 
  night.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing uncertainty...There may be isolated west to northwest 
  gale force winds tonight but the primary gale events are 
  occuring this morning and again later Wednesday.


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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-132030-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180314T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T1800Z-180315T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

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

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt today into
  tonight. West winds on Wednesday 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt
  during Wednesday afternoon and night.  

* 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.

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.

&&

$$
804 
WHUS71 KPHI 131527
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1127 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

ANZ430-132100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-180314T1000Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T1800Z-180315T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1127 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...Upper Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...Strongest winds through this afternoon. A lull is
  expected tonight, and then gale force winds develop on
  Wednesday. 

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 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>453-132100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T1800Z-180315T1200Z/
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-
1127 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Cape 
  May New Jersey.

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

* Seas...8 to 13 feet.

* Timing uncertainty...There may be isolated west to northwest
  gale force winds tonight but the primary gale events are
  occuring today and again later Wednesday.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-132100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T1800Z-180315T1200Z/
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-
1127 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware.

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

* Seas...6 to 11 feet.

* Outlook...Gale force west northwest winds will occur again 
  late Wednesday and Wednesday night.

* Timing uncertainty...There may be isolated west to northwest
  gale force winds tonight but the primary gale events are
  occuring today and again later Wednesday.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-132100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T1800Z-180315T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1127 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* Location...Lower Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing uncertainty...There may be isolated west to northwest
  gale force winds tonight but the primary gale events are
  occuring today and again later Wednesday.

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 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.

&&

$$

MPS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 11, 3:37 AM EDTGale WatchPHI12 hr
Mar 11, 3:20 PM EDTGale WarningPHI48 hr

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Small Craft Advisories in New Jersey, 2018Every small craft advisory in 2018

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