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Gale Warning 12, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 31, 2021

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Mar 31, 2021, 3:28 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 1, 2021, 1:34 AM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 31, 2021, 3:28 AM EDT (07:28 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 1, 2021, 1:34 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 1, 2021, 12:10 PM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

651 
WHUS71 KPHI 310728
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
328 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

ANZ430-431-312030-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.210331T1000Z-210401T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.210401T1000Z-210401T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
328 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 2 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-312030-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.210331T1000Z-210401T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.210401T1000Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
328 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island
  DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 2 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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>452-312030-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.210331T1000Z-210401T2200Z/
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-
328 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds becoming northwest late tonight into early
  Thursday morning. Wind speeds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
305 
WHUS71 KPHI 311945
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
345 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

ANZ430-431-010845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210401T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.210401T1000Z-210401T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
345 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 2 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-010845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210401T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.210401T1000Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
345 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...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 Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 2 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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>452-010845-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210402T1000Z/
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-
345 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, 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 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
483 
WHUS71 KPHI 010534
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
134 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

ANZ453>455-011800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210401T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0012.210401T0534Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
134 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...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...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-011800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210401T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0012.210401T0534Z-210401T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
134 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point 
  NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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>452-011845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210402T1000Z/
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-
134 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, 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 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
166 
WHUS71 KPHI 010900
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

ANZ451-452-012200-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210402T1000Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Great Egg Inlet
  NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-011800-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-011800-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick 
  Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-012200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210402T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Johnson
326 
WHUS71 KPHI 011610
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1210 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

ANZ451-452-020800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210402T1000Z/
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-
1210 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Great 
  Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-020800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210402T1000Z/
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-
1210 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-020800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210402T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1210 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-020800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210402T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1210 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT 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
Mar 31, 3:50 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem3 hr
Mar 31, 3:46 PM EDTFreeze WatchPHIKent, Sussex11 hr

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Sources

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