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Gale Watch 4, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 28, 2021

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Feb 28, 2021, 2:45 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 28, 2021, 2:45 AM EST (07:45 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 28, 2021, 3:16 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

747 
WHUS71 KPHI 280745
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
245 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

ANZ450>455-282100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0004.210301T2300Z-210302T1800Z/
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-
245 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 3 to 5 ft. For the 
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-282100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0004.210301T2300Z-210302T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
245 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
281 
WHUS71 KPHI 281102
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
602 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

ANZ450>455-010015-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.210301T2300Z-210302T1800Z/
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-
602 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-010015-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.210301T2300Z-210302T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
602 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
441 
WHUS71 KPHI 282016
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

ANZ450>455-010930-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.210301T2300Z-210302T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0006.210301T2100Z-210302T1800Z/
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 Sun Feb 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-010930-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.210301T2300Z-210302T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0006.210301T2100Z-210302T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
316 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to 
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-010930-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.210301T2300Z-210302T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0006.210301T2100Z-210302T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
316 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to 
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 28, 3:14 PM ESTWind AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more42 hr
Feb 28, 3:16 PM ESTGale WarningPHI45 hr
Feb 28, 5:20 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 2 more3 hr
Feb 28, 5:20 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIKent, New Castle3 hr

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Sources

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