Alert archive / New Jersey / Gale Warnings in 2020

Gale Warning 19, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

May 20, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at May 20, 2020, 12:34 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
May 20, 2020, 12:34 PM EDT (16:34 UTC)
Expired
May 20, 2020, 4:59 PM EDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

739 
WHUS71 KPHI 201634
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1234 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

ANZ453>455-210545-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-200521T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0019.200520T1634Z-200520T2100Z/
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-
1234 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  9 to 11 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 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-210500-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-200521T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0019.200520T1634Z-200520T2100Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1234 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough 
  waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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>452-210545-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-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-
1234 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-210500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-200521T0500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1234 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* 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.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
220 
WHUS71 KPHI 201903
MWWPHI

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

ANZ453>455-202100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200520T2100Z/
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-
303 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 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 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-202100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200520T2100Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
303 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough
  waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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>452-210815-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-200522T1000Z/
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-
303 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

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

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-210500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-200521T0500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
303 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* 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.

* 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.

&&

$$
881 
WHUS71 KPHI 202059
MWWPHI

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

ANZ453>455-211000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200520T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-200522T1000Z/
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-
459 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

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

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-210500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200520T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-200521T0500Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
459 PM 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-211000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-200522T1000Z/
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-
459 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

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

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Great 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-210500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-200521T0500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
459 PM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* 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.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 20, 3:18 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI71 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in New Jersey, 2020Every gale warning in 2020

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.