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Gale Warning 16, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 29, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Apr 29, 2020, 3:13 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 30, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Apr 29, 2020, 3:13 PM EDT (19:13 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 30, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 30, 2020, 11:49 PM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

319 
WHUS71 KPHI 291913
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
313 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2020

ANZ453>455-300815-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-200430T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0012.200430T1000Z-200501T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0016.200430T1000Z-200501T0600Z/
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-
313 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 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...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Thursday to 2 AM EDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-300815-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-200430T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0012.200430T1000Z-200501T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0016.200430T1000Z-200501T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
313 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning, 
  southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely
  rough 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...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Thursday to 2 AM EDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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>452-300815-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-200430T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0012.200430T1000Z-200501T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0016.200430T1000Z-200501T0600Z/
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-
313 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.For the Gale Warning,
  southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 
  to 13 ft expected. 

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Thursday to 2 AM EDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
556 
WHUS71 KPHI 300759
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

ANZ453>455-302000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-200430T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0016.200430T1000Z-200501T0600Z/
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-
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Atlantic Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Great
  Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-302000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-200430T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0016.200430T1000Z-200501T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and very rough waters expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 25 kt and choppy waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

* 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>452-302000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-200430T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0016.200430T1000Z-200501T0600Z/
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-
359 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Atlantic Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Sandy
  Hook out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
033 
WHUS71 KPHI 301013
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
613 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

ANZ430-431-450>455-302315-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-200430T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200501T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
613 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Atlantic Waters off the Delaware and New Jersey
  coast and the Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
Deal
820 
WHUS71 KPHI 301937
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
337 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

ANZ430-431-450>455-010600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200501T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
337 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters and Delaware Bay 
  Waters. 

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
662 
WHUS71 KPHI 010001
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
801 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

ANZ430-431-010115-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200501T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
801 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished and should stay below gale force. Therefore,
the gale warning has been cancelled.

$$

ANZ450>455-010600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200501T0600Z/
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-
801 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Johnson
534 
WHUS71 KPHI 010349
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1149 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

ANZ450>455-011700-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200501T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0049.200501T0349Z-200502T1000Z/
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-
1149 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

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

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15-20 kts with gusts 25-30kts early
  tonight, shifting to the southwest and decreasing to 5-10 kts by
  Friday morning. Seas initially 10-12 ft decreasing to 7 to 9 ft
  during the day on Friday. 

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 29, 3:14 AM EDTFlood WatchPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and 5 more48 hr
Apr 29, 3:15 PM EDTWind AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 5 more29 hr

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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.