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Gale Warning 15, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 19, 2025

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Mar 19, 2025, 3:26 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 20, 2025, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 20 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
Mar 19, 2025, 3:26 PM EDT (19:26 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 20, 2025, 6:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 21, 2025, 2:20 PM EDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

681 
WHUS71 KPHI 191926
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
326 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

ANZ453>455-200830-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.250320T1000Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
326 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 PM EDT 
  Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-200830-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.250320T1000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.250321T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250321T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
326 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt and seas 5 to 8 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 6 
  AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT 
  Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-200830-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.250320T1000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250321T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
326 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 6 
  AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT 
  Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-200830-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
326 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  extremely 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...From 6 PM Thursday to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AKL
8 follow-up statements
517 
WHUS71 KPHI 200314
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1114 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

ANZ453>455-201615-
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0005.250320T0314Z-250320T1400Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.250320T1000Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
1114 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
  winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 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...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 PM EDT Friday.

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

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.

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>452-201615-
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0005.250320T0314Z-250320T1400Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.250320T1000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250321T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
1114 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* 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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT 
  Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

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

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-201615-
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0005.250320T0314Z-250320T1400Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1114 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25
  to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely 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 Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 PM EDT Friday.

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

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.

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.

&&

$$

MJL
776 
WHUS71 KPHI 200748
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
348 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

ANZ453>455-202100-
/O.CON.KPHI.MF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250320T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.250320T0800Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
348 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
  winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 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...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Friday.

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

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.

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>452-202100-
/O.CON.KPHI.MF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250320T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.250320T0800Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250321T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
348 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* 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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

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

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-202100-
/O.CON.KPHI.MF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250320T1400Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
348 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Gale Warning, northwest 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely 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 Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Friday.

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

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.

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.

&&

$$

MJL
818 
WHUS71 KPHI 201408
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1008 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

ANZ430-431-210315-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250320T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.250320T1408Z-250320T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1008 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy 
  waters. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and extremely 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 Dense Fog Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Friday.

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

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-210315-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250320T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.250320T1408Z-250320T1700Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
1008 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
  winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. 
  For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt and seas 4 to 7 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...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Friday.

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

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.

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>452-210315-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250320T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.250320T1408Z-250320T1700Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250321T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
1008 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. 
  For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up 
  to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* 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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT 
  Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

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

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.

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.

&&

$$
329 
WHUS71 KPHI 201721
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
121 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

ANZ430-431-210630-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250320T1700Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
121 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT FRIDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Gale 
  Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-210630-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250320T1700Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
121 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT FRIDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-210630-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250320T1700Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250321T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
121 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* 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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
727 
WHUS71 KPHI 201944
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
344 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

ANZ430-431-210845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
344 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-210845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
344 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-210845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250321T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
344 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
546 
WHUS71 KPHI 210138
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
938 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

ANZ450>452-211445-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250321T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
938 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-211445-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
938 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-211445-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
938 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
239 
WHUS71 KPHI 210758
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
358 AM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

ANZ450>452-212200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250321T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0015.250321T0800Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
358 AM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-212200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
358 AM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-212200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
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-
358 AM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
028 
WHUS71 KPHI 211820
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
220 PM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

ANZ450>455-220200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.250321T1820Z-250322T0200Z/
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-
220 PM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-212300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.250321T1820Z-250321T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
220 PM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

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