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Gale Warning 9, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 7, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Mar 7, 2020, 8:35 AM EST. It was in force for 6 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
Mar 7, 2020, 8:35 AM EST (13:35 UTC)
Expired
Mar 7, 2020, 2:32 PM EST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

125 
WHUS71 KPHI 071335
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
835 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

ANZ431-072300-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-200307T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.200307T1335Z-200307T1900Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
835 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  very rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST 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>455-080245-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-200308T1100Z/
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-
835 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-072300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-200307T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
835 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
468 
WHUS71 KPHI 071626
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1126 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

ANZ450>455-080530-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-200308T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200307T2200Z/
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-
1126 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 9 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-072200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200307T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1126 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  very rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-072300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-200307T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1126 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* 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.

&&

$$
298 
WHUS71 KPHI 071932
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
232 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

ANZ431-072300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200307T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-200307T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
232 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-080845-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200307T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-200308T1200Z/
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-
232 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-072300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-200307T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
232 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 7, 9:24 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementPHIOcean4 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.