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Small Craft Advisory 13, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 5, 2023

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Feb 5, 2023, 8:58 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 6, 2023, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 5, 2023, 8:58 PM EST (01:58 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2023, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 7, 2023, 12:14 AM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

811 
WHUS71 KPHI 060158
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
858 PM EST Sun Feb 5 2023

ANZ450>453-061500-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.230206T1500Z-230207T0300Z/
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-
858 PM EST Sun Feb 5 2023

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

* WHAT...Northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts of 25 to 30 
  knots. Waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a small 
vessel, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-061500-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.230206T1500Z-230207T0000Z/
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-
858 PM EST Sun Feb 5 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts of 25 to 30 
  knots. Waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware.

* WHEN...From 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a small 
vessel, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-061500-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.230206T1500Z-230207T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
858 PM EST Sun Feb 5 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts of 25 to 30
  knots. Waves 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a small 
vessel, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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6 follow-up statements
097 
WHUS71 KPHI 060821
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
321 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

ANZ452-453-062130-
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0004.230206T0821Z-230206T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.230206T1500Z-230207T0300Z/
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-
321 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-062130-
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0004.230206T0821Z-230206T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.230206T1500Z-230207T0000Z/
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-
321 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, patchy dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to
  5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-062130-
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0004.230206T0821Z-230206T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.230206T1500Z-230207T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
321 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy 
  waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-062130-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.230206T1500Z-230207T0300Z/
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-
321 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Deal
701 
WHUS71 KPHI 061258
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
758 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

ANZ452-453-070200-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230206T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.230206T1500Z-230207T0300Z/
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-
758 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 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...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-070000-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230206T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.230206T1500Z-230207T0000Z/
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-
758 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 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...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-070000-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230206T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.230206T1500Z-230207T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
758 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-070200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.230206T1500Z-230207T0300Z/
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-
758 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 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...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
784 
WHUS71 KPHI 061948
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
248 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

ANZ450>453-070300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230207T0300Z/
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-
248 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-070000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230207T0000Z/
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-
248 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* 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...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-070000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230207T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
248 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  choppy waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
713 
WHUS71 KPHI 062343
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
643 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

ANZ430-431-070045-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230207T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
643 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Northwest winds have dropped below advisory criteria.

$$

ANZ454-455-070300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230207T0300Z/
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-
643 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* 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...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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>453-070300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230207T0300Z/
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-
643 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
398 
WHUS71 KPHI 070244
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
944 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

ANZ454-455-070345-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230207T0300Z/
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-
944 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Northwest winds have dropped below advisory criteria.

$$

ANZ450>453-070600-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230207T0600Z/
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-
944 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
035 
WHUS71 KPHI 070514
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1214 AM EST Tue Feb 7 2023

ANZ450>453-070615-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230207T0600Z/
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-
1214 AM EST Tue Feb 7 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and wind gusts along the coastal waters have subsided below
25 knots therefore the advisory has been cancelled.

$$
Deal

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 3:17 AM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Cape May, Cumberland5 hr
Feb 6, 3:21 AM ESTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryPHI5 hr

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Sources

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