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Gale Watch 8, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 28, 2021

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Apr 28, 2021, 3:34 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 30, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Apr 28, 2021, 3:34 PM EDT (19:34 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 30, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 29, 2021, 3:29 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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451 
WHUS71 KPHI 281934
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
334 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021

ANZ450>455-290930-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0008.210430T1600Z-210501T1200Z/
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-
334 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of wind gusts to near Storm Force
  is possible late Friday afternoon into early Saturday night.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-290930-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0008.210430T1600Z-210501T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
334 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  very rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of wind gusts to near Storm Force
  is possible late Friday afternoon into early Saturday night.

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.

&&

$$

JEO
3 follow-up statements
733 
WHUS71 KPHI 281944 CCA
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021

ANZ450>455-290930-
/O.COR.KPHI.GL.A.0008.210430T1600Z-210501T1200Z/
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-
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of wind gusts to near Storm Force
  is possible late Friday afternoon into early Friday night.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-290930-
/O.COR.KPHI.GL.A.0008.210430T1600Z-210501T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  very rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of wind gusts to near Storm Force
  is possible late Friday afternoon into early Friday night.

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.

&&

$$

JEO
812 
WHUS71 KPHI 290147
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
947 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021

ANZ450>455-291100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.210430T1600Z-210501T1200Z/
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-
947 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of wind gusts to near Storm 
  Force is possible late Friday afternoon into early Friday 
  night.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-291100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0008.210430T1600Z-210501T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
947 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  very rough waters possible.

* 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 Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of wind gusts to near Storm 
  Force is possible late Friday afternoon into early Friday 
  night.

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.

&&

$$
820 
WHUS71 KPHI 290729
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
329 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021

ANZ450>455-292130-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0042.210429T2200Z-210430T1600Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0008.210430T1600Z-210501T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0002.210430T1600Z-210501T1200Z/
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-
329 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Storm Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon EDT Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon 
  through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts with potential of
  storm force gusts will be from Friday evening through the early
  morning hours Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-292130-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0042.210430T0200Z-210430T1600Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0008.210430T1600Z-210501T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0002.210430T1600Z-210501T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
329 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. For the Storm 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  very rough waters possible.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening 
  to noon EDT Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon 
  through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts with potential of
  storm force gusts will be from Friday evening through the early
  morning hours Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

Staarmann

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