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Gale Warning 30, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 23, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 23, 2020, 3:24 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 24, 2020, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 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
Dec 23, 2020, 3:24 PM EST (20:24 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2020, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 24, 2020, 3:16 PM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

228 
WHUS71 KPHI 232024
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
324 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020

ANZ450-451-241100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0003.201224T1900Z-201225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2300Z-201225T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0030.201224T1100Z-201224T2300Z/
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-
324 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Storm 
  Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 16 to 21 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...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-453-241100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0003.201224T1900Z-201225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2300Z-201225T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0030.201224T1100Z-201224T2300Z/
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 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Storm 
  Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-241100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0003.201224T1900Z-201225T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2300Z-201225T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0030.201224T1100Z-201224T2300Z/
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 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Storm 
  Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 ft expected.

* 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 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-241100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0003.201224T1900Z-201225T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2300Z-201225T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0030.201224T1100Z-201224T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
324 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the Storm 
  Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  extremely rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-241100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0024.201224T1900Z-201225T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0030.201224T1100Z-201225T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
324 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  extremely rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MPS
2 follow-up statements
555 
WHUS71 KPHI 240939
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
439 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

ANZ450-451-242245-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0030.201224T1100Z-201224T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2300Z-201225T1100Z/
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-
439 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Storm Warning,
  south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 15 to 
  20 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...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-453-242245-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0030.201224T1100Z-201224T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2300Z-201225T1100Z/
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-
439 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Storm Warning,
  south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 15 to 
  20 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-242245-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0030.201224T1100Z-201224T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2300Z-201225T1100Z/
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-
439 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Storm 
  Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 ft expected.

* 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, until 6 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-242245-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0030.201224T1100Z-201224T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2300Z-201225T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
439 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the Storm Warning,
  south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and extremely 
  rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-242245-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0030.201224T1100Z-201225T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
439 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  extremely rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of winds near storm force is
  possible overnight.

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
802 
WHUS71 KPHI 242016
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

ANZ450-451-251100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-201224T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2016Z-201225T1200Z/
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-
316 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 
  15 to 20 ft.

* 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...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-453-251100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-201224T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2016Z-201225T1200Z/
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-
316 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-251100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-201224T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2016Z-201225T1200Z/
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 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 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...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-251100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-201224T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2016Z-201225T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
316 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-251100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-201225T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SR.W.0004.201224T2016Z-201225T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
316 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

MPS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 3:56 AM ESTStorm WatchPHI11 hr
Dec 23, 4:11 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean11 hr
Dec 23, 3:23 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 3 more38 hr
Dec 23, 3:23 PM ESTWind AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer and 6 more38 hr
Dec 23, 3:24 PM ESTStorm WarningPHI38 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.