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Gale Watch 11, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

October 25, 2021

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Oct 25, 2021, 3:12 AM EDT. It took effect at Oct 26, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Oct 25, 2021, 3:12 AM EDT (07:12 UTC)
In effect from: Oct 26, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired: Oct 25, 2021, 4:15 PM EDT
In force
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

719 
WHUS71 KPHI 250712
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
312 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

ANZ450>453-252100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-211026T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0011.211026T1000Z-211027T1800Z/
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-
312 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 
  11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through Wednesday 
  afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for gale-force winds
  is expected to be from late Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
  morning.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-252100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0011.211026T1000Z-211027T1800Z/
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-
312 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 
  to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through 
  Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for gale-force winds
  is expected to be from late Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
  morning.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-252100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0011.211026T1800Z-211027T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
312 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and a moderate chop. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Lower Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through 
  late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-252100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0011.211026T1800Z-211027T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
312 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Upper Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

CMS/SFJ

2 follow-up statements

780 
WHUS71 KPHI 251025
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
625 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

ANZ450>453-252330-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-211026T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.211026T1000Z-211027T1800Z/
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-
625 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...New Jersey Coastal waters out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for gale-force winds 
  is expected to be from late Tuesday afternoon through 
  Wednesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-252330-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.211026T1000Z-211027T1800Z/
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 EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Coastal waters out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for gale-force winds 
  is expected to be from late Tuesday afternoon through 
  Wednesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-252330-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.211026T1800Z-211027T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
625 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Lower Delaware Bay waters.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-252330-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.211026T1800Z-211027T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
625 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Upper Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

SFJ/CMS

348 
WHUS71 KPHI 252015
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
415 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

ANZ450>455-261200-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0011.211026T1000Z-211027T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0021.211026T1000Z-211027T1800Z/
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-
415 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-261200-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0011.211026T1800Z-211027T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0021.211026T1800Z-211027T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
415 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Oct 25, 4:15 PM EDT	Gale Warning	PHI		46 hr
Oct 25, 6:03 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	PHI		57 min
Oct 25, 6:27 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Salem	33 min
Oct 25, 6:33 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PHI	Salem	42 min
Oct 25, 7:02 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Camden, Gloucester, Salem	43 min
Oct 25, 7:34 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PHI	Burlington, Camden, Gloucester	26 min
Oct 25, 6:57 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PHI	Berks, Chester, Delaware	48 min
Oct 25, 7:43 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Bucks, Montgomery	47 min
Oct 25, 4:15 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Sussex	30 min
Oct 25, 5:27 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Kent	33 min

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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.