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Gale Watch 13, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

June 20, 2023

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Jun 20, 2023, 4:34 AM EDT. It took effect at Jun 21, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

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The facts

Issued
Jun 20, 2023, 4:34 AM EDT (08:34 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 21, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 20, 2023, 3:16 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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205 
WHUS71 KPHI 200834
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
434 AM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

ANZ452>455-202145-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T0200Z-230621T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0013.230621T1600Z-230622T0400Z/
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-
434 AM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale
  Watch, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts around 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening 
  to noon EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday 
  afternoon through Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas will only slowly subside on Thursday,
  with Small Craft Advisories likely needed. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-202145-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T1000Z-230621T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0013.230621T1600Z-230622T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
434 AM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale Watch,
  east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts around 35 kt and rough waters
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to noon EDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon 
  through Wednesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-202145-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T1000Z-230622T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
434 AM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts around 30 kt and rough
  waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Wednesday night.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-202145-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T0400Z-230623T0400Z/
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-
434 AM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 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 midnight tonight to midnight EDT Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
321 
WHUS71 KPHI 201329
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
929 AM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

ANZ431-210300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T1000Z-230621T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0013.230621T1000Z-230622T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
929 AM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-210300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T0200Z-230621T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0013.230621T1000Z-230622T0400Z/
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-
929 AM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening 
  to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday 
  morning through Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas will only slowly subside on Thursday,
  with Small Craft Advisories likely needed. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-210300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T1000Z-230622T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
929 AM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-210300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T0400Z-230623T0400Z/
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-
929 AM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 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 midnight tonight to midnight EDT Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
643 
WHUS71 KPHI 201916
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 PM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

ANZ452>455-211000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T0500Z-230621T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0013.230621T1000Z-230622T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0015.230621T1000Z-230622T0400Z/
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 EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 6 AM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday to 
  midnight EDT Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-211000-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T0500Z-230621T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0013.230621T1000Z-230622T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0015.230621T1000Z-230622T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
316 PM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and very rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 6 AM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday to 
  midnight EDT Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-211000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T0800Z-230622T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
316 PM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-211000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0060.230621T0800Z-230623T0400Z/
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-
316 PM EDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 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 4 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MPS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 20, 4:34 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI71 hr
Jun 20, 3:16 PM EDTGale WarningPHI39 hr
Jun 20, 5:03 PM EDTRip Current StatementPHIAtlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean51 hr

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