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Gale Watch 5, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 17, 2021

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Mar 17, 2021, 3:41 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 19, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Mar 17, 2021, 3:41 PM EDT (19:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 19, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 18, 2021, 3:30 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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537 
WHUS71 KPHI 171941
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
341 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

ANZ450>455-180900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0005.210319T0600Z-210319T2200Z/
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-
341 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast to north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-180900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0005.210319T0600Z-210319T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
341 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast to north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday 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.

&&

$$
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1 follow-up statement
885 
WHUS71 KPHI 180730
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
330 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

ANZ450-451-182000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0005.210319T0600Z-210319T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.210319T0500Z-210320T1000Z/
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-
330 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...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...From 1 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisory conditions will
  develop early this evening prior to the development of gale
  force winds. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ452-453-182000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0005.210319T0600Z-210319T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.210319T0700Z-210320T1000Z/
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-
330 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisory conditions will
  develop early this evening prior to the development of gale
  force winds. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-182000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0005.210319T0600Z-210319T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.210319T0700Z-210320T1000Z/
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-
330 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 3 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisory conditions will
  develop early this evening prior to the development of gale
  force winds. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-182000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0005.210319T0600Z-210319T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.210319T0700Z-210319T1700Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
330 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.

* 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 3 AM to 1 PM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisory conditions will
  develop early this evening prior to the development of gale
  force winds. 

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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