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Gale Warning 5, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 11, 2023

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Feb 11, 2023, 3:02 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 12, 2023, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 11, 2023, 3:02 PM EST (20:02 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2023, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 13, 2023, 10:00 AM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

334 
WHUS71 KPHI 112002
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
302 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

ANZ451>455-121000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.230212T2300Z-230213T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.230212T2100Z-230213T1800Z/
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-
302 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape 
  Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gales will be preceded by SCA conditions.
  SCA conditions may begin as early as 1 PM EST Sunday for 
  coastal waters south of Cape Henlopen. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-121000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.230212T2300Z-230213T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.230212T2300Z-230213T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
302 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-121000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.230213T0300Z-230213T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
302 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450-121000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0004.230213T0600Z-230213T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
302 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday 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.

&&

$$

AKL
4 follow-up statements
307 
WHUS71 KPHI 120849
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
349 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

ANZ451>455-122200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.230212T2100Z-230213T1800Z/
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-
349 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6
  to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Fenwick Island 
  DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-122200-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.230213T0000Z-230214T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.230213T0600Z-230213T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
349 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-122200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.230212T2300Z-230213T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
349 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-122200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.230213T0300Z-230213T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
349 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  choppy waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
166 
WHUS71 KPHI 122006
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
306 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

ANZ451>455-130915-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.230212T2100Z-230213T1800Z/
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-
306 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  building seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape 
  Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Gale conditions may ease a little bit
  earlier in some areas Monday morning, but Small Craft Advisory
  conditions at least for seas will linger through Monday evening
  with seas staying 5 feet or higher. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-130915-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.230212T2300Z-230213T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
306 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-130915-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.230213T0300Z-230213T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
306 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  choppy waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450-130915-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.230213T0000Z-230214T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
306 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
440 
WHUS71 KPHI 130856
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
356 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

ANZ451>455-131800-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230213T1800Z/
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-
356 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Fenwick 
  Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Gale conditions may ease a little bit 
  earlier in some areas Monday morning, but Small Craft Advisory 
  conditions at least for seas will linger through Monday 
  evening with seas staying 5 feet or higher.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-132200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230214T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
356 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-131500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230213T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
356 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-131500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230213T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
356 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  choppy waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
375 
WHUS71 KPHI 131500
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1000 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

ANZ451-452-140400-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230213T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230214T1600Z/
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-
1000 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...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...Until 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-140400-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230213T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.230213T1500Z-230214T0900Z/
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-
1000 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft expected.

* 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...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-131600-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230213T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1000 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Winds have fallen below 25 kts and sub-SCA conditions are expected.

$$

ANZ430-131600-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230213T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1000 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Winds have fallen below 25 kts and sub-SCA conditions are
expected.

$$

ANZ450-140400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230214T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1000 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Hoeflich

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