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Gale Watch 9, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 24, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Mar 24, 2020, 3:24 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 25, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2020, 3:24 AM EDT (07:24 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2020, 3:32 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

725 
WHUS71 KPHI 240724
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
324 AM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

ANZ451>455-242030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0009.200325T1000Z-200326T0300Z/
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-
324 AM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 5 to 15 kt with
  gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch,
  northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to
  9 ft possible.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape 
  Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through 
  Wednesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ450-242030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
324 AM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann
2 follow-up statements
457 
WHUS71 KPHI 241756
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
156 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

ANZ451>455-242000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0009.200325T1000Z-200326T0300Z/
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-
156 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to New Jersey and 
  Delaware.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ450-241900-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
156 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and seas will continue to decrease this afternoon. For
Wednesday, a Gale Watch or Warning may be issued in a few hours. 

$$
072 
WHUS71 KPHI 241932
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
332 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

ANZ451>455-251000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.200325T1000Z-200326T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0010.200325T1000Z-200326T0300Z/
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-
332 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to New Jersey and
  Delaware out to 20 nm. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-251000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0010.200325T1000Z-200326T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
332 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-251000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0032.200325T1100Z-200326T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
332 PM EDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PO

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 24, 3:32 PM EDTGale WarningPHI27 hr
Mar 24, 3:32 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI71 hr

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Sources

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