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Gale Warning 28, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 4, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 4, 2020, 2:50 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 5, 2020, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 4, 2020, 2:50 AM EST (07:50 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2020, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 5, 2020, 6:46 PM EST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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782 
WHUS71 KPHI 040750
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
250 AM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

ANZ450>455-042100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-201204T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0022.201205T1100Z-201206T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0028.201205T1100Z-201206T1100Z/
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-
250 AM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-042100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0022.201205T1100Z-201206T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0028.201205T1100Z-201205T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
250 AM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
492 
WHUS71 KPHI 041939
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
239 PM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

ANZ450>455-050900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-201204T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.201205T1100Z-201206T1100Z/
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-
239 PM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-050900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.201205T1100Z-201205T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
239 PM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  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...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
134 
WHUS71 KPHI 042252
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
552 PM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

ANZ450>455-051200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-201205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.201205T1100Z-201206T1100Z/
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-
552 PM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-051200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.201205T1100Z-201205T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
552 PM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  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...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* 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
519 
WHUS71 KPHI 050218
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
918 PM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

ANZ450>455-051500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-201205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.201205T1100Z-201206T1100Z/
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-
918 PM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-051500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.201205T1100Z-201205T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
918 PM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  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...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* 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
013 
WHUS71 KPHI 050730
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
230 AM EST Sat Dec 5 2020

ANZ450>455-052030-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.201205T1100Z-201206T1100Z/
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-
230 AM EST Sat Dec 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds could briefly gust up to storm force
  this morning. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-052030-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0028.201205T1100Z-201205T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
230 AM EST Sat Dec 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
887 
WHUS71 KPHI 052011
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 PM EST Sat Dec 5 2020

ANZ430-431-060500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-201205T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0095.201205T2011Z-201206T1700Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
311 PM EST Sat Dec 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 noon EST Sunday.

* 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>455-060500-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-201206T0500Z/
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-
311 PM EST Sat Dec 5 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds are likely to diminish
  this evening. A Small Craft Advisory will then be needed 
  through at least Sunday 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann
507 
WHUS71 KPHI 052346
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
646 PM EST Sat Dec 5 2020

ANZ450>455-061200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-201206T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-201206T2100Z/
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-
646 PM EST Sat Dec 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-061200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-201206T1700Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
646 PM EST Sat Dec 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Sunday.

* 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
Dec 3, 11:53 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI21 hr
Dec 4, 3:20 PM ESTWind AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean24 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.