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Gale Warning 12, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 2, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Apr 2, 2020, 2:02 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 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
Apr 2, 2020, 2:02 PM EDT (18:02 UTC)
Expired
Apr 2, 2020, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

566 
WHUS71 KPHI 021802
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
202 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020

ANZ453>455-030715-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-200403T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.200402T1802Z-200402T2200Z/
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-
202 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-030715-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-200403T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.200402T1802Z-200402T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
202 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-030715-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-200403T2300Z/
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-
202 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 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 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-030715-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-200403T2000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
202 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* 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 4 PM 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
366 
WHUS71 KPHI 022149
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
549 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020

ANZ431-031100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200402T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.200402T2200Z-200403T2000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
549 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Lower Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A couple of gale-force gusts may occur
  through the overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-031100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200402T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.200402T2200Z-200404T2200Z/
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-
549 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A couple of gale-force gusts may occur
  through the overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-031100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-200404T2200Z/
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-
549 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Atlantic coastal waters of northern and central New
  Jersey.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-031100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-200403T2000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
549 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Upper Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM 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

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