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Small Craft Advisory 13, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 5, 2020

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Feb 5, 2020, 3:15 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 6, 2020, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 5, 2020, 3:15 PM EST (20:15 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2020, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 7, 2020, 6:00 AM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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852 
WHUS71 KPHI 052015
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
315 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2020

ANZ450>455-060200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.200206T1800Z-200207T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0006.200207T1100Z-200208T0900Z/
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-
315 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to
  15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts.

* WHEN...The first Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 7
  PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 
  1 PM Thursday to 6 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from 
  Friday morning through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-060200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0006.200207T1100Z-200208T0900Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
315 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2020

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough 
  waters possible.

* 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...From Friday morning through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

Deal
5 follow-up statements
508 
WHUS71 KPHI 052335
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
635 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2020

ANZ450>455-061245-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200206T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.200206T1800Z-200207T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.200207T1100Z-200208T0900Z/
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-
635 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO
6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 6 
  AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through 
  late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-061245-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.200207T1100Z-200208T0900Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
635 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2020

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough 
  waters possible.

* 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...From Friday morning through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
888 
WHUS71 KPHI 060901
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
401 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

ANZ450>455-062200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.200206T1800Z-200207T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0006.200207T1100Z-200208T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.200207T1100Z-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-
401 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest to west winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up 
  to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 1 AM EST
  Saturday. The strongest winds are expected to occur Friday
  afternoon and evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM 
  this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-062200-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0006.200207T1100Z-200208T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.200207T1100Z-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-
401 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough 
  waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. The strongest
  winds are expected to occur Friday afternoon and evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
894 
WHUS71 KPHI 062117
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
417 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

ANZ450>455-071030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200207T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.200207T1100Z-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-
417 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest to west winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 1 AM EST 
  Saturday. The strongest winds are expected to occur Friday 
  afternoon and evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM 
  this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-071030-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.200207T1100Z-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-
417 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough 
  waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. The strongest 
  winds are expected to occur Friday afternoon and evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
974 
WHUS71 KPHI 070113
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
813 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

ANZ450>455-071415-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200207T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.W.0005.200207T1100Z-200208T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.200207T1100Z-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-
813 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Friday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are likely to increase rapidly by
  mid-morning on Friday. Very hazardous conditions are expected on
  the waters during the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-071415-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.W.0005.200207T1100Z-200208T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.200207T1100Z-200207T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
813 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  extremely rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are likely to increase rapidly by
  mid-morning on Friday. Very hazardous conditions are expected on
 the waters during the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JEO
321 
WHUS71 KPHI 070905
MWWPHI

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

ANZ450>455-072215-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200207T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0001.200207T1100Z-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-
405 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds becoming west winds 
  30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial surge of strong southerly or
  southwesterly winds is expected mid to late morning. A second
  surge of strong westerly winds is expected early this afternoon.
  Gale force gusts may linger through the overnight hours as winds
  gradually subside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-072215-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0001.200207T1100Z-200207T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
405 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  extremely rough waters expected.

* 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 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial surge of strong southerly or
  southwesterly winds is expected mid to late morning. A second
  surge of strong westerly winds is expected early this afternoon.
  Gale force gusts may linger through at least midnight as winds 
  gradually subside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Johnson

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 5, 2:56 PM ESTFlood WatchPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 8 more29 hr
Feb 5, 3:15 PM ESTGale WatchPHI13 hr

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Sources

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