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Gale Warning 6, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 7, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Feb 7, 2020, 3:27 PM 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
Feb 7, 2020, 3:27 PM EST (20:27 UTC)
Expired
Feb 8, 2020, 12:40 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

618 
WHUS71 KPHI 072027
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
327 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

ANZ430-431-080600-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200207T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0006.200207T2027Z-200208T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
327 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 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 EST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually subside through the
  overnight hours. 
  


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>455-072300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200207T2300Z/
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-
327 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Storm force winds will gradually subside
  with gale force gusts lingering through the overnight hours. 
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
951 
WHUS71 KPHI 072230
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
530 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

ANZ450>455-080600-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200207T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200208T0600Z/
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-
530 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually subside as the evening
  progresses and through the 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-080600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200208T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
530 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up 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...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually subside as the evening
  progresses and through the 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.

&&

$$

MPS
346 
WHUS71 KPHI 072353
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
653 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

ANZ450-454-455-081000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200208T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.LO.Y.0001.200208T0200Z-200208T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet 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-
653 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, 
  abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet 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, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, until 5 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal 
  water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

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.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

ANZ431-081000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200208T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.LO.Y.0001.200208T0200Z-200208T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
653 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and rough waters. For the Low Water Advisory, 
  abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Saturday. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, until 5 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal 
  water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

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.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

ANZ451>453-080600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200208T0600Z/
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-
653 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-080600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200208T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
653 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West 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.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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
957 
WHUS71 KPHI 080540
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1240 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020

ANZ450-081800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200208T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0014.200208T0540Z-200208T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200208T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1240 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots with 
  gusts up to 30 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet, 
  New Jersey.

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 5:00 AM. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, until 1:00 PM this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below 
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a small 
vessel, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-081500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200208T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0014.200208T0540Z-200208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200208T1000Z/
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-
1240 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots with
  gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape May, New Jersey to Fenwick
  Island, Delaware.

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 5:00 AM. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, until 10:00 AM this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below 
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a small 
vessel, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-081200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200208T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0014.200208T0540Z-200208T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200208T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1240 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots with
  gusts up to 30 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Lower Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 5:00 AM. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, until 7:00 AM this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below 
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a small 
vessel, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ451>453-081800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200208T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0014.200208T0540Z-200208T1800Z/
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-
1240 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Cape May, 
  New Jersey.

* WHEN...Until 1:00 PM this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a small 
vessel, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-081200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200208T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0014.200208T0540Z-200208T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1240 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
  waves 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Upper Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7:00 AM this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a small 
vessel, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Iovino

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 8:13 PM ESTStorm WarningPHI21 hr
Feb 6, 8:24 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Monmouth, Ocean21 hr
Feb 7, 8:03 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Salem11 hr
Feb 7, 8:18 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementPHIOcean11 hr
Feb 7, 9:36 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIGloucester, Salem39 min
Feb 7, 9:39 AM ESTTornado WarningPHIGloucester, Salem36 min
Feb 7, 9:43 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Warren62 min
Feb 7, 10:10 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 2 more65 min
Feb 7, 10:14 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and 3 more61 min
Feb 7, 10:43 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren47 min
Feb 7, 11:01 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth, Ocean44 min
Feb 7, 6:53 PM ESTLow Water AdvisoryPHI9 hr
Feb 7, 4:00 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryPHICarbon, Monroe14 hr
Feb 7, 8:52 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery53 min
Feb 7, 9:24 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIKent, New Castle, Sussex66 min

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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.