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Gale Warning 25, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Oct 27, 2025, 2:21 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 28, 2025, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Oct 27, 2025, 2:21 PM EDT (18:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 28, 2025, 4:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 29, 2025, 1:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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173 WHUS71 KPHI 271821 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 221 PM EDT Mon Oct 27 2025 ANZ454-455-280900- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0016.251028T0800Z-251029T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0025.251028T0800Z-251029T1000Z/ 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- 221 PM EDT Mon Oct 27 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 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...From 4 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. 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. && $$ ANZ451>453-280900- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0016.251028T0800Z-251029T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0025.251028T0800Z-251029T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- 221 PM EDT Mon Oct 27 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ450-280900- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0016.251028T0800Z-251029T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0025.251028T0800Z-251029T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 221 PM EDT Mon Oct 27 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 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. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. 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. && $$ ANZ431-280900- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0016.251028T0800Z-251029T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0025.251028T0800Z-251029T1000Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 221 PM EDT Mon Oct 27 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-280900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0098.251028T0800Z-251029T1000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 221 PM EDT Mon Oct 27 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ MJL
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264 WHUS71 KPHI 280619 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 219 AM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ANZ454-455-282015- /O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0025.251028T0800Z-251029T2200Z/ Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 219 AM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ451>453-282015- /O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0025.251028T0800Z-251029T2200Z/ 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- 219 AM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * 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 and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. 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. && $$ ANZ450-282015- /O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0025.251028T0800Z-251029T2200Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 219 AM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ431-282015- /O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0025.251028T0800Z-251029T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 219 AM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. 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. && $$ ANZ430-282015- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0098.251028T0800Z-251029T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 219 AM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
698 WHUS71 KPHI 281801 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 201 PM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ANZ454-455-290900- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ 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- 201 PM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 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 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. 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. && $$ ANZ451>453-290900- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- 201 PM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ450-290900- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 201 PM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. 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. && $$ ANZ431-290900- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 201 PM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of gales may be possible late this week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-290900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 201 PM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ MJL
956 WHUS71 KPHI 290500 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 100 AM EDT Wed Oct 29 2025 ANZ431-291500- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ /O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 100 AM EDT Wed Oct 29 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Other Small Craft or Gale flags will be issued shortly for Wednesday night and Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ453>455-291500- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ /O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ 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- 100 AM EDT Wed Oct 29 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Other Small Craft or Gale flags will be issued shortly for Wednesday night and Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ450>452-291500- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ /O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 100 AM EDT Wed Oct 29 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Other Small Craft or Gale flags will be issued shortly for Wednesday night and Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-291500- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-251029T2200Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 100 AM EDT Wed Oct 29 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Other Small Craft or Gale flags will be issued shortly for Wednesday night and Thursday. 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2:14 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | PHI | 64 hr | |
| Oct 27, 2:40 PM EDT | Frost Advisory | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 5 more | 18 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.