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Small Craft Advisory 30, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 13, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Mar 13, 2018, 3:36 PM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2018, 3:36 PM EDT (19:36 UTC)
Expired
Mar 14, 2018, 2:28 AM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

968 
WHUS71 KPHI 131936
MWWPHI

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

ANZ450>453-140900-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.180313T1936Z-180314T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
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-
336 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* Winds...West 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to 
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt Wednesday night.

* Seas...7 to 12 feet.

* Timing...A few gale gusts are possible this evening. Otherwise,
  the strongest winds occur 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-140900-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.180313T1936Z-180314T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
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-
336 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* Winds...West 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt Wednesday night.

* Seas...7 to 10 feet.

* Timing...A few gale gusts are possible this evening. Otherwise,
  the strongest winds occur 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-140900-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180313T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.180313T1936Z-180313T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
336 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.
The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this
  evening, then winds increase on Wednesday, then to 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt Wednesday night.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Winds diminish this evening, then strengthen back to
  Small Craft ADvisory levels on Wednesday. Gale Force winds will
  develop 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.

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
2 follow-up statements
733 
WHUS71 KPHI 132245
MWWPHI

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


ANZ430-431-141145-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-180314T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
645 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...Gale Force winds will develop 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.

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>453-141145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-180314T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
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-
645 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* 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...7 to 10 feet.

* Timing...A few gale gusts are possible this evening. Otherwise,
   the strongest winds occur 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-141145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-180314T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
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-
645 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* Seas...6 to 9 feet.

* Timing...A few gale gusts are possible this evening. Otherwise,
   the strongest winds occur 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.

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.

&&

$$
968 
WHUS71 KPHI 140628
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
228 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018


ANZ430-431-142100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-180314T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.180314T1800Z-180315T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
228 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

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

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

* Timing...small craft advisory conditions this morning ramp up to
  scattered gale force gusts this afternoon. Gale force gusts become
  most numerous between 8 PM and 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-142100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-180314T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.180314T1800Z-180315T1600Z/
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-
228 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to noon EDT
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* Winds...West 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...small craft advisory conditions this morning ramp up to
  scattered gale force gusts this afternoon. Gale force gusts become
  most numerous between 8 PM and 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-142100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-180314T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.180314T2200Z-180315T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.180314T1800Z-180315T1000Z/
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-
228 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

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

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

* Seas...3 to 6 feet.

* Timing...small craft advisory conditions this morning ramp up to
  scattered gale force gusts this afternoon. Gale force gusts 
  become most numerous between 8 PM and 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

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

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Sources

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