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Gale Warning 7, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 26, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Feb 26, 2020, 2:40 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 27, 2020, 2:04 AM EST. It was in force for 26 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 26, 2020, 2:40 PM EST (19:40 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 27, 2020, 2:04 AM EST
Expired
Feb 28, 2020, 3:57 AM EST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

961 
WHUS71 KPHI 261940
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
240 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

ANZ450-451-271000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0021.200227T0200Z-200227T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0007.200227T1100Z-200228T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0007.200227T1100Z-200228T1200Z/
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-
240 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...The northern to central New Jersey Atlantic Coastal
  waters.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. The winds quickly
  shift to westerly early Thursday morning and increase through
  the day.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-271000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0021.200227T0400Z-200227T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0007.200227T1100Z-200228T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0007.200227T1100Z-200228T1200Z/
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-
240 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. The winds quickly
  shift to westerly early Thursday morning and increase through
  the day.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-271000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0021.200227T0400Z-200227T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0007.200227T1100Z-200228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0007.200227T1100Z-200228T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
240 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough 
  waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EST Friday. The winds quickly
  shift to westerly early Thursday morning and increase through
  the day.

* 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
865 
WHUS71 KPHI 270220
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
920 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

ANZ450>455-271500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.200227T1100Z-200228T1200Z/
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-
920 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4
  to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. The winds quickly
  shift to westerly early Thursday morning and increase through 
  the day.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-271500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.200227T1100Z-200228T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
920 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough 
  waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EST Friday. The winds quickly
  shift to westerly early Thursday morning and increase through 
  the day.

* 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.

&&

$$
581 
WHUS71 KPHI 270704
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
204 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

ANZ450>455-272015-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0007.200227T0800Z-200228T1500Z/
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-
204 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-272015-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0007.200227T0704Z-200228T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
204 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very 
  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 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.

&&

$$

Johnson
902 
WHUS71 KPHI 271116
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
616 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

ANZ450>455-280030-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200228T1500Z/
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 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-280030-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200228T1100Z/
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 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very 
  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 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.

&&

$$

Johnson
135 
WHUS71 KPHI 272027
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
327 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

ANZ450>455-281000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200228T1100Z/
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 Thu Feb 27 2020

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-281000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200228T1100Z/
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 Thu Feb 27 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very 
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
829 
WHUS71 KPHI 280228
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
928 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

ANZ452>455-281100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0022.200228T0228Z-200228T2300Z/
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-
928 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...The southern New Jersey and Delaware Atlantic Coastal 
  waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-281100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0022.200228T0228Z-200228T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
928 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough 
  waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-281100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200228T1100Z/
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-
928 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3
  to 6 feet.

* WHERE...The northern and central New Jersey Atlantic Coastal 
  waters.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

Meola
134 
WHUS71 KPHI 280857
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
357 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

ANZ450-451-282300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200228T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-200228T2300Z/
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-
357 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* 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 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-282300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-200228T2300Z/
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-
357 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The southern New Jersey and Delaware Atlantic Coastal 
  waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-282300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-200228T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
357 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough 
  waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 26, 12:53 AM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem8 hr
Feb 26, 12:54 AM ESTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryPHI8 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.