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Gale Warning 4, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 13, 2024

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Jan 13, 2024, 5:51 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 14, 2024, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued: Jan 13, 2024, 5:51 PM EST (22:51 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 14, 2024, 6:00 AM EST
Expired: Jan 14, 2024, 10:00 PM EST
In force: 16 hr
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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446 
WHUS71 KPHI 132251
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
551 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

ANZ430-431-141200-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0007.240113T2300Z-240114T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0004.240114T1100Z-240115T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
551 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt 
  and very rough waters expected. For the Gale Warning, west 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters 
  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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are forecast to briefly fall below
  small craft advisory tonight with gusts 15-25 kt before
  returning to gales criteria Sunday morning.

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>455-141200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0300Z/
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-
551 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are forecast to briefly fall below
  gales tonight with gusts 20-30 kt before returning to warning
  criteria Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$

3 follow-up statements

114 
WHUS71 KPHI 140911
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
411 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

ANZ430-431-142215-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240114T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0004.240114T1100Z-240115T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
411 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very 
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An abrupt shift and increase in the winds
  is expected mid day.

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>455-142215-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0300Z/
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-
411 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An abrupt shift and increase in the winds
  is expected mid day.

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.

&&

$$

Johnson

344 
WHUS71 KPHI 141931
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
231 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

ANZ430-431-150300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240115T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
231 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  very rough waters.

* 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...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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>455-150300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0300Z/
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-
231 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

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

* 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann

092 
WHUS71 KPHI 150235
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
935 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

ANZ450>455-151100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0008.240115T0300Z-240115T1100Z/
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-
935 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-150345-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240115T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
935 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished.

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 13, 6:45 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Passaic	15 hr
Jan 13, 7:52 AM EST	Marine Dense Fog Advisory	PHI		4 hr
Jan 13, 5:51 PM EST	Small Craft Advisory	PHI		10 hr
Jan 13, 4:08 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Lehigh, Montgomery	3 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.