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Gale Warning 11, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 31, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Mar 31, 2020, 3:29 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 31, 2020, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 31, 2020, 3:29 PM EDT (19:29 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 31, 2020, 6:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 1, 2020, 12:37 PM EDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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592 
WHUS71 KPHI 311929
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
329 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

ANZ453>455-010830-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.200331T2000Z-200401T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0011.200331T2200Z-200401T2200Z/
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-
329 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island 
  DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-010830-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.200331T2200Z-200401T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
329 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-010830-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.200331T2200Z-200402T1000Z/
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-
329 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to 
  Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan 
  Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-010830-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.200331T2200Z-200401T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
329 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann
2 follow-up statements
087 
WHUS71 KPHI 010733
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
333 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

ANZ453>455-012130-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200401T2200Z/
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-
333 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island 
  DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-012130-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-200401T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.200402T0500Z-200403T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
333 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. For the 
  second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT today.
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Thursday to 6 AM
  EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-012130-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-200403T1000Z/
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-
333 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to 
  Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan 
  Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
604 
WHUS71 KPHI 011637
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1237 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

ANZ453>455-020545-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200401T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-200403T1000Z/
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-
1237 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island 
  DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-020545-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-200403T1000Z/
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-
1237 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to 
  Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan 
  Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-020545-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.200402T0500Z-200403T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1237 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* 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...From 1 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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.