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Gale Watch 17, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 9, 2021

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Dec 9, 2021, 3:16 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

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The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 3:16 PM EST (20:16 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 4:02 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

480 
WHUS71 KPHI 092016
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ450>455-101100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0017.211211T1800Z-211212T0900Z/
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-
316 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft possible. Winds will abruptly shift to the 
  northwest behind a cold front, and gusts to 45 kt are possible 
  Saturday evening.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-101100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0017.211211T1800Z-211212T0900Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
316 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters possible. Winds will abruptly shift to the 
  northwest behind a cold front, and gusts to 45 kt are possible 
  Saturday evening.

* 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 Saturday afternoon through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

MPS
1 follow-up statement
980 
WHUS71 KPHI 100902
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
402 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

ANZ450>452-102200-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0017.211211T1800Z-211212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0029.211211T1100Z-211212T0900Z/
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-
402 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
  to 10 ft expected. Winds will abruptly shift northwest behind a
  cold front Saturday evening.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* 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
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-102200-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0017.211211T1800Z-211212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0029.211211T1100Z-211212T0900Z/
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-
402 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft expected. Winds will abruptly shift northwest behind a
  cold front Saturday evening.

* 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...From 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* 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
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-102200-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0017.211211T1800Z-211212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0029.211211T1100Z-211212T0900Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
402 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough
  waters expected. Winds will abruptly shift northwest behind a 
  cold front Saturday evening.

* 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 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* 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
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

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