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Gale Warning 33, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 10, 2025

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Dec 10, 2025, 6:55 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 11, 2025, 2:04 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Dec 10, 2025, 6:55 PM EST (23:55 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2025, 2:04 AM EST
Expired
Dec 11, 2025, 9:45 PM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

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
5 follow-up statements
731 
WHUS71 KPHI 110704
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
204 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

ANZ430-431-112015-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251211T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0033.251211T0704Z-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-
204 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-112015-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251211T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0033.251211T0704Z-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-
204 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to around 35
  kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 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>455-112015-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251211T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0033.251211T0704Z-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-
204 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
690 
WHUS71 KPHI 111040
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
540 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

ANZ453>455-112100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-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-
540 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

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

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to around 35
  kt and seas 4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-112100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-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-
540 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to around 35
  kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-112100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-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-
540 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

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

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to around 35
  kt and very rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
183 
WHUS71 KPHI 111919
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
219 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

ANZ453>455-120100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251212T0100Z/
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-
219 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-121000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251212T1000Z/
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-
219 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 
  to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-120100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251212T0100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
219 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough 
  waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$
688 
WHUS71 KPHI 112300
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
600 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

ANZ431-120800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251212T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0120.251211T2300Z-251212T0800Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
600 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough 
  waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to 
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Friday.

* 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>455-121100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251212T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0120.251211T2300Z-251212T1100Z/
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-
600 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
  to 5 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 6 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-120000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251212T0100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
600 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have fallen below gale criteria. Thus, the Gale Warning has
been cancelled. 

$$

ANZ450>452-121000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251212T1000Z/
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-
600 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 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 5 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.

&&

$$

Hoeflich
137 
WHUS71 KPHI 120245
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
945 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

ANZ450>452-121100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251212T1000Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-251212T1100Z/
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-
945 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* 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, 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 6 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-120800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-251212T0800Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
945 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough 
  waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to 
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Friday.

* 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>455-121100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-251212T1100Z/
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-
945 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 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 6 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hoeflich

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