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Gale Warning 15, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 20, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Apr 20, 2020, 4:04 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 21, 2020, 4:02 AM EDT. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 20, 2020, 4:04 PM EDT (20:04 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 21, 2020, 4:02 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2020, 3:12 AM EDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

082 
WHUS71 KPHI 202004
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
404 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

ANZ430-431-211000-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-200420T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.200421T1000Z-200421T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0011.200421T2200Z-200422T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0015.200421T1700Z-200422T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
404 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452-211000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-200421T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0011.200421T2200Z-200422T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0015.200421T1000Z-200422T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
404 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through the day 
  Tuesday with Gale conditions expected by afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-211000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-200421T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0011.200421T2200Z-200422T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0015.200421T1000Z-200422T1000Z/
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-
404 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...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...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through the day 
  Tuesday with Gale conditions expected by afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-211000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-200421T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0011.200421T2200Z-200422T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0015.200421T1000Z-200422T1000Z/
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-
404 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 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...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
808 
WHUS71 KPHI 210802
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
402 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

ANZ453>455-212200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-200421T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0015.200421T0802Z-200422T1000Z/
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-
402 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

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

* WHAT...South wind increasing to 20 to 25 knots today, becoming 
  west around 20 knots with gusts up to 35 knots late this 
  afternoon. West northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 
  35 knots tonight. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet, New Jersey to 
  Fenwick Island, Delaware.

* WHEN...Until 6:00 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage a vessel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-212200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0015.200421T0802Z-200422T1000Z/
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-
402 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South wind increasing to 20 to 25 knots today, becoming 
  west around 20 knots with gusts up to 35 knots late this 
  afternoon. West northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 
  35 knots tonight. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Great Egg Inlet, 
  New Jersey.

* WHEN...Until 6:00 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage a vessel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-212200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0015.200421T0802Z-200422T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
402 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South wind increasing to 20 to 25 knots today, becoming
  west around 20 knots with gusts up to 35 knots this afternoon.
  West northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
  tonight. Waves building to 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6:00 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage a vessel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Iovino
700 
WHUS71 KPHI 211024
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
624 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

ANZ450>455-212300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200422T1000Z/
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-
624 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South wind increasing to 20 to 25 knots today, becoming 
  west around 20 knots with gusts up to 35 knots late this 
  afternoon. West northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 
  35 knots tonight. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6:00 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage a vessel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-212300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200422T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
624 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South wind increasing to 20 to 25 knots today, becoming 
  west around 20 knots with gusts up to 35 knots this afternoon. 
  West northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots 
  tonight. Waves building to 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6:00 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage a vessel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Iovino
726 
WHUS71 KPHI 211947
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
347 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

ANZ450>455-221000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200422T1000Z/
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-
347 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 
  35 knots tonight. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6:00 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage a vessel.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-221000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200422T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
347 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35
  knots. Waves building to 2 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6:00 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage a vessel.

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.

&&

$$
255 
WHUS71 KPHI 220712
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
312 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2020

ANZ450>455-222015-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200422T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0045.200422T0712Z-200423T0300Z/
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-
312 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-222015-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200422T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0045.200422T0712Z-200423T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
312 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough 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 8 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 20, 3:40 AM EDTGale WatchPHI12 hr
Apr 20, 3:40 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI12 hr

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Sources

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