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Gale Warning 30, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 21, 2021

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 21, 2021, 3:31 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 22, 2021, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 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
Dec 21, 2021, 3:31 PM EST (20:31 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2021, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 23, 2021, 12:27 AM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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900 
WHUS71 KPHI 212031
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
331 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

ANZ430-431-453>455-221000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0108.211222T1400Z-211222T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0030.211222T1100Z-211223T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
331 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas
  3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to
  Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm, and Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. The winds quickly
  increase during Wednesday morning, with the strongest winds
  occurring Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-221000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0108.211222T1100Z-211223T1100Z/
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-
331 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST Thursday. The winds
  increase during Wednesday morning, with the strongest winds
  occurring Wednesday afternoon and 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
932 
WHUS71 KPHI 220816
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ430-431-453>455-222300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0030.211222T1100Z-211223T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
316 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...In Atlantic coastal waters, Coastal waters from Great
  Egg Inlet to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm, and Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-222300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0108.211222T1100Z-211223T1200Z/
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-
316 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MPS
195 
WHUS71 KPHI 221125
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
625 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ430-431-453>455-222300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
625 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...In Atlantic coastal waters, Coastal waters from Great 
  Egg Inlet to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm, and Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-222300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
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-
625 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MPS
187 
WHUS71 KPHI 221453
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
953 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ430-431-453>455-230100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
953 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas
  3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...In Atlantic coastal waters, Coastal waters from Great 
  Egg Inlet to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm, and Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur
  this afternoon into this evening.

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>452-230100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
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-
953 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas
  3 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur
  this afternoon and this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
720 
WHUS71 KPHI 221648
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1148 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ450>452-230300-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
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-
1148 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas
  3 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur
  into this evening.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-453>455-230300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
1148 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas
  3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Fenwick Island 
  DE out 20 nm, and Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur into
  this evening.

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.

&&

$$
130 
WHUS71 KPHI 222021
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
321 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ430-431-453>455-230300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
321 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 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, and Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-230300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
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-
321 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this 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.

&&

$$
168 
WHUS71 KPHI 230224
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
924 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

ANZ430-431-450>455-231000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211223T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
924 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft. 

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Cape Henlopen DE
  out 20 nm and Delaware Bay. 

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
004 
WHUS71 KPHI 230527
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1227 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

ANZ431-450>455-231500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211223T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.211223T0527Z-211223T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
1227 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Cape Henlopen DE
  out 20 nm and the Lower Delaware Bay. 

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-231000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-211223T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0109.211223T0527Z-211223T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1227 AM EST Thu Dec 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Upper Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning.

* 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
Dec 21, 3:16 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI33 hr

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Sources

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