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Gale Warning 25, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

October 27, 2025

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.

The area

The counties it named.

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

The text

As transmitted.

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
3 follow-up statements
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 27, 2:14 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI64 hr
Oct 27, 2:40 PM EDTFrost AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 5 more18 hr

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Sources

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