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Gale Watch 13, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

November 19, 2024

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Nov 19, 2024, 2:40 AM EST. It took effect at Nov 21, 2024, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Nov 19, 2024, 2:40 AM EST (07:40 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 21, 2024, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 20, 2024, 2:53 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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352 
WHUS71 KPHI 190740
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
240 AM EST Tue Nov 19 2024

ANZ430-431-451>455-192345-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0013.241121T0500Z-241121T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
240 AM EST Tue Nov 19 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters and Delaware Bay 
  Waters. 

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
617 
WHUS71 KPHI 192007
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
307 PM EST Tue Nov 19 2024

ANZ430-431-451>455-201000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0013.241121T0500Z-241121T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
307 PM EST Tue Nov 19 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters and Delaware Bay 
  Waters. 

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds along with an abrupt
  wind shift to westerly should occur with the passage of a cold 
  front overnight Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
392 
WHUS71 KPHI 200753
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
253 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

ANZ430-431-453>455-202100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0013.241121T0500Z-241121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0022.241121T0400Z-241121T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
253 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...In Delaware Bay Waters, 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. In Atlantic 
  coastal waters, 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 11 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds along with an abrupt 
  wind shift to westerly should occur with the passage of a cold 
  front overnight Wednesday night.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ451-452-202100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0013.241121T0500Z-241121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0084.241121T0400Z-241122T1100Z/
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-
253 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* 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...From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts possible. The 
  strongest winds along with an abrupt wind shift to westerly 
  should occur with the passage of a cold front overnight 
  Wednesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-202100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0084.241121T0400Z-241122T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
253 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 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 11 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts possible. The 
  strongest winds along with an abrupt wind shift to westerly 
  should occur with the passage of a cold front overnight 
  Wednesday night.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKL

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