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Gale Warning 32, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 9, 2025, 1:27 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 10, 2025, 3:16 AM EST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Dec 9, 2025, 1:27 PM EST (18:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 10, 2025, 3:16 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2025, 6:55 PM EST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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990 WHUS71 KPHI 091827 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 127 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ANZ450>452-100900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0032.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/ 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- 127 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 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, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of gale force wind gusts could be possible again Thursday 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. && $$ ANZ453>455-100900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0032.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 127 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of gale force wind gusts could be possible again Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-100900- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251211T1100Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 127 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest 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 and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some brief gale force wind gusts near 35 kt could be possible during the daytime period Wednesday, and again Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Staarmann
3 follow-up statements
914 WHUS71 KPHI 100816 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 316 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ANZ450>452-102300- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251210T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0032.251210T0816Z-251211T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 316 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ453>455-102300- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251210T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0032.251210T0816Z-251211T0300Z/ 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- 316 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * 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 10 PM EST 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-102300- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251211T1100Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 316 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ MPS
956 WHUS71 KPHI 101913 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 213 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ANZ450>452-110300- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251211T0300Z/ 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- 213 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * 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...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will diminish to Small Craft Advisory criteria tonight before a second period of Gales arrives during the day Thursday. 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. && $$ ANZ453>455-110300- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251211T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 213 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will diminish to Small Craft Advisory criteria tonight before a second period of Gales arrives during the day Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-110300- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251211T1100Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 213 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest 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 and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of Gales are possible beginning Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ MJL
603 WHUS71 KPHI 102355 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 655 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ANZ450>452-111300- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251211T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251211T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0033.251211T1100Z-251212T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 655 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ453>455-111300- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251211T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251211T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0033.251211T1100Z-251211T2300Z/ 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- 655 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday. * 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-111300- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251211T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0033.251211T1100Z-251211T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 655 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt and very rough waters. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Hoeflich
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2:22 AM EST | Gale Watch | PHI | 11 hr | |
| Dec 9, 2:22 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | PHI | 48 hr | |
| Dec 9, 2:20 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | PHI | Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton | 40 hr |
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