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Gale Warning 10, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 24, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Mar 24, 2020, 3:32 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 25, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2020, 3:32 PM EDT (19:32 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2020, 6:18 PM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

072 
WHUS71 KPHI 241932
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
332 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

ANZ451>455-251000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.200325T1000Z-200326T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0010.200325T1000Z-200326T0300Z/
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 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to New Jersey and
  Delaware out to 20 nm. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450-251000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0010.200325T1000Z-200326T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
332 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-251000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0032.200325T1100Z-200326T0300Z/
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 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PO
3 follow-up statements
420 
WHUS71 KPHI 250652
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
252 AM EDT Wed Mar 25 2020

ANZ450>455-252000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0010.200325T1000Z-200326T0300Z/
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-
252 AM EDT Wed Mar 25 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...The Delaware and New Jersey Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-252000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0032.200325T1100Z-200326T0300Z/
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 AM EDT Wed Mar 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

SFJ
476 
WHUS71 KPHI 251952
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
352 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2020

ANZ450>455-260300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200326T0300Z/
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-
352 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...The Delaware and New Jersey Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-260300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-200326T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
352 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
544 
WHUS71 KPHI 252218
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
618 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2020

ANZ450>455-261000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200326T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-200326T2300Z/
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-
618 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts diminish to less than 25 kt 
  late tonight, but seas remain above Small Craft Advisory 
  criteria through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-260300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-200326T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
618 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and a
  moderate chop.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to 
  Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point 
  NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

MPS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 24, 3:24 AM EDTGale WatchPHI12 hr
Mar 24, 3:32 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI71 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.