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Gale Warning 20, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

May 30, 2025

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at May 30, 2025, 1:46 PM EDT. It took effect at May 31, 2025, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 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
May 30, 2025, 1:46 PM EDT (17:46 UTC)
In effect from
May 31, 2025, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 31, 2025, 9:44 AM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

406 
WHUS71 KPHI 301746
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
146 PM EDT Fri May 30 2025

ANZ430-431-310815-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0069.250531T0600Z-250531T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0020.250531T0400Z-250531T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
146 PM EDT Fri May 30 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Delaware Bay. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase to Gale force around
  midnight and continue into Saturday 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-310815-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0069.250531T0600Z-250531T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0020.250531T0400Z-250531T1500Z/
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-
146 PM EDT Fri May 30 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase to Gale force around 
  midnight and continue into Saturday 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450-310815-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0069.250531T0500Z-250531T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
146 PM EDT Fri May 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 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.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ451-452-310815-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0069.250531T0500Z-250531T2200Z/
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-
146 PM EDT Fri May 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
566 
WHUS71 KPHI 310113
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
913 PM EDT Fri May 30 2025

ANZ451-452-311415-
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0020.250531T0400Z-250531T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0069.250531T0500Z-250531T2200Z/
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-
913 PM EDT Fri May 30 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-311415-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0020.250531T0400Z-250531T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
913 PM EDT Fri May 30 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 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...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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>455-311415-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0020.250531T0400Z-250531T1500Z/
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-
913 PM EDT Fri May 30 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 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...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-311415-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0069.250531T0500Z-250531T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
913 PM EDT Fri May 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 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.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
549 
WHUS71 KPHI 310522
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
122 AM EDT Sat May 31 2025

ANZ430-431-311500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250531T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
122 AM EDT Sat May 31 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West 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 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ451>455-311500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250531T1500Z/
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-
122 AM EDT Sat May 31 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape 
  Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-311830-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250531T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
122 AM EDT Sat May 31 2025

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 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.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
906 
WHUS71 KPHI 311344
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
944 AM EDT Sat May 31 2025

ANZ430-431-010300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250531T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250601T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
944 AM EDT Sat May 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough 
  waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-010300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250531T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250601T1000Z/
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-
944 AM EDT Sat May 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 
  to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ451-452-010300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250531T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250601T1000Z/
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-
944 AM EDT Sat May 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 4 to
  6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-010300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250601T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
944 AM EDT Sat May 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
  to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 30, 2:13 AM EDTFlood WatchPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and 5 more28 hr
May 30, 2:14 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI58 hr
May 30, 3:26 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester16 hr

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Sources

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