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Gale Warning 18, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

May 18, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at May 18, 2020, 3:24 AM EDT. It took effect at May 18, 2020, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 33 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
May 18, 2020, 3:24 AM EDT (07:24 UTC)
In effect from
May 18, 2020, 6:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 20, 2020, 3:18 AM EDT
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

931 
WHUS71 KPHI 180724
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
324 AM EDT Mon May 18 2020

ANZ454-455-182030-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0057.200518T0724Z-200518T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0014.200518T2200Z-200520T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0018.200518T2200Z-200520T0400Z/
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-
324 AM EDT Mon May 18 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt and seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  midnight EDT Tuesday night. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  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>453-182030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0057.200518T1400Z-200518T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0014.200518T2200Z-200520T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0018.200518T2200Z-200520T0400Z/
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-
324 AM EDT Mon May 18 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Cape May NJ out 20 
  nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  midnight EDT Tuesday night. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 
  10 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-182030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0057.200518T1400Z-200518T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0014.200518T2200Z-200520T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0018.200518T2200Z-200520T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
324 AM EDT Mon May 18 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  midnight EDT Tuesday night. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 
  10 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
948 
WHUS71 KPHI 181842
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
242 PM EDT Mon May 18 2020

ANZ454-455-190745-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-200518T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0018.200518T2200Z-200520T1000Z/
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-
242 PM EDT Mon May 18 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...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 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  EDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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>453-190745-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-200518T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0018.200518T2200Z-200520T1000Z/
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-
242 PM EDT Mon May 18 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  EDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-190745-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-200518T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0018.200518T2200Z-200520T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
242 PM EDT Mon May 18 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and rough waters expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 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...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  EDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$
642 
WHUS71 KPHI 182216
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
616 PM EDT Mon May 18 2020

ANZ450>455-191200-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-200518T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200520T1000Z/
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-
616 PM EDT Mon May 18 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 35 to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 ft.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  EDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-191200-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-200518T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200520T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
616 PM EDT Mon May 18 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 35 to 40 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...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  EDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$
070 
WHUS71 KPHI 190716
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EDT Tue May 19 2020

ANZ450>455-192200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200520T1000Z/
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-
316 AM EDT Tue May 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Northeast 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-192200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200520T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
316 AM EDT Tue May 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 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.

&&

$$

MPS
072 
WHUS71 KPHI 191913
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
313 PM EDT Tue May 19 2020

ANZ450>455-200815-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200520T1000Z/
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-
313 PM EDT Tue May 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of Small Craft Advisory
  conditions is expected once winds diminish below gale force.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-200815-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200520T1000Z/
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 Tue May 19 2020

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

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of Small Craft Advisory
  conditions is expected once winds diminish below gale force.

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.

&&

$$
047 
WHUS71 KPHI 200718
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
318 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020

ANZ450>455-202200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200520T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.200520T0718Z-200521T1100Z/
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-
318 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020

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

* WHAT...East 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-202200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200520T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.200520T0718Z-200521T0500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
318 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 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 1 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.

&&

$$

MPS

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