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Small Craft Advisory 35, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 15, 2019

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Mar 15, 2019, 3:44 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 15, 2019, 3:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 15, 2019, 3:44 AM EDT (07:44 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 15, 2019, 3:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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957 
WHUS71 KPHI 150744
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
344 AM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

ANZ430-431-152045-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190315T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.190316T1200Z-190317T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
344 AM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT
Saturday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 1 to 3 feet.

* OUTLOOK...Small craft advisory conditions are possible through 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-152045-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0600Z/
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-
344 AM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-152045-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0900Z/
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-
344 AM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 4 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann
6 follow-up statements
524 
WHUS71 KPHI 151900
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
300 PM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019



ANZ430-431-160800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190315T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.190315T1900Z-190317T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
300 PM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southerly winds becoming northwesterly this
  evening. Wind speeds of 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. 
  Seas 1 to 3 feet.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Stronger gusts, up to 40 kt, are possible in 
  the vicinity of any thunderstorms that may develop 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-160800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0600Z/
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-
300 PM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southerly winds becoming northwesterly this
  evening. Wind speeds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3
  to 6 feet.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Stronger gusts, up to 40 kt, are possible in 
  the vicinity of any thunderstorms that may develop 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-160800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0900Z/
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-
300 PM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southerly winds becoming northwesterly this
  evening. Wind speeds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4
  to 7 feet.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Stronger gusts, up to 40 kt, are possible in 
  the vicinity of any thunderstorms that may develop 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.

&&

$$
755 
WHUS71 KPHI 160134
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
934 PM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

ANZ452>455-161400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0600Z/
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-
934 PM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT 
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
  30 knots becoming west overnight. West to northwest wind 15 to
  20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots from Saturday into Saturday 
  night. Seas generally 4 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots 
are expected to produce wave conditions that are hazardous to 
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a 
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-161400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-190317T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
934 PM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT 
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
  30 knots becoming west overnight. West to northwest wind around
  15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots on Saturday. Waves generally
  2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots 
are expected to produce wave conditions that are hazardous to 
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a 
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-161400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0900Z/
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-
934 PM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT 
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
  30 knots becoming west overnight. West to northwest wind 15 to 
  20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots Saturday into Saturday night.
  Seas generally 4 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots 
are expected to produce wave conditions that are hazardous to 
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a 
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

Iovino
002 
WHUS71 KPHI 161329
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
929 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019



ANZ452>455-170230-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0600Z/
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-
929 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce wave conditions that are hazardous to
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-170000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-190317T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
929 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 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 wave conditions that are hazardous to
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-170230-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0900Z/
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-
929 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce wave conditions that are hazardous to
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
506 
WHUS71 KPHI 161420
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1020 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019



ANZ450-451-170330-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.190316T1420Z-190316T2100Z/
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-
1020 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

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

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.

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

* LOCATIONS...The gale force gusts will be mostly confined to the
  near shore waters, especially near Long Beach Island.

* OUTLOOK...Once winds diminish this afternoon, Small Craft
  Advisory conditions are likely to continue for most of 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-170330-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0600Z/
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-
1020 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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 wave conditions that are hazardous to
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-170000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-190317T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1020 AM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 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 wave conditions that are hazardous to
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
463 
WHUS71 KPHI 161852
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
252 PM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019



ANZ450-451-170600-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190316T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0600Z/
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-
252 PM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Sunday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds around 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-170600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0600Z/
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-
252 PM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 15 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 wave conditions that are hazardous to
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-170000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-190317T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
252 PM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 15 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 wave conditions that are hazardous to
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

SFJ
539 
WHUS71 KPHI 162354
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
754 PM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

ANZ430-431-170100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-190317T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
754 PM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds will continue to diminish slowly overnight. As a 
result, the Small Craft Advisory for Delaware Bay will be allowed 
to expire at 8:00 PM.

$$

ANZ450>455-170600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190317T0600Z/
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-
754 PM EDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT 
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
  25 knots. 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 wave conditions that are hazardous to 
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a 
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

Iovino

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 15, 6:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIWarren33 min
Mar 15, 6:33 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHISussex, Warren117 min
Mar 15, 6:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIMorris, Warren32 min
Mar 15, 6:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIWarren37 min
Mar 15, 7:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Morris, Warren49 min
Mar 15, 7:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon52 min
Mar 15, 7:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Morris, Somerset45 min
Mar 15, 6:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHILehigh, Northampton28 min
Mar 15, 6:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBerks37 min
Mar 15, 7:09 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Chester, Montgomery51 min
Mar 15, 7:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBucks, Chester, Montgomery43 min

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