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Gale Warning 8, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 14, 2025

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Feb 14, 2025, 3:16 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 16, 2025, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued: Feb 14, 2025, 3:16 PM EST (20:16 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 16, 2025, 6:00 AM EST
Expired: Feb 15, 2025, 6:08 PM EST
In force
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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307 
WHUS71 KPHI 142016
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

ANZ453>455-150930-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-250214T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.250216T0000Z-250216T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0005.250216T2300Z-250218T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T2300Z-250218T0000Z/
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 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 7 PM Saturday to 6 
  PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 7 PM 
  EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-150930-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-250214T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.250216T1200Z-250216T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0005.250216T2300Z-250218T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T2300Z-250218T0000Z/
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 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and very rough waters expected. For 
  the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt and extremely 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, from 7 AM to 6 PM EST 
  Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST 
  Monday.

* 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>452-150930-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-250214T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.250216T0000Z-250216T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0005.250216T2300Z-250218T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T2300Z-250218T0000Z/
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 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM 
  Saturday to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM 
  Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

3 follow-up statements

297 
WHUS71 KPHI 150717
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
217 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

ANZ430-431-152200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.250216T1200Z-250216T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
217 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  extremely 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 AM Sunday to 10 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of westerly wind gusts near
  50 kt is possible between 4 PM through 10 PM Sunday as a strong
  cold front passes offshore.

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>452-152200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.250216T0000Z-250216T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
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-
217 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 15 
  kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west 
  winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 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 7 PM this evening to 
  6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 
  PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of westerly wind gusts near
  50 kt is possible between 4 PM through 10 PM Sunday as a strong
  cold front passes offshore.

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>455-152200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.250216T0000Z-250216T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
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-
217 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 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 7 PM this evening to 
  6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 
  PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of westerly wind gusts near
  50 kt is possible between 4 PM through 10 PM Sunday as a strong
  cold front passes offshore.

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.

&&

$$

Staarmann

549 
WHUS71 KPHI 151927
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
227 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

ANZ450>452-161100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.250216T0000Z-250216T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
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-
227 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and seas 10 to 15 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 7 PM this evening to 
  6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 
  PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of westerly wind gusts near
  50 kt is possible between 8 PM through midnight Sunday night as
  a strong cold front passes offshore.

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>455-161100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.250216T0000Z-250216T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
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-
227 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 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 7 PM this evening to 
  6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 
  PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of westerly wind gusts near
  50 kt is possible between 8 PM through midnight Sunday night as
  a strong cold front passes offshore.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-161100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
227 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  extremely 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 AM Sunday to 10 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of westerly wind gusts near
  50 kt is possible between 8 PM through midnight Sunday night as
  a strong cold front passes offshore.

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.

&&

$$

MPS

723 
WHUS71 KPHI 152308
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
608 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

ANZ453>455-161215-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.250216T0000Z-250216T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
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-
608 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 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 Sunday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-161215-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0025.250216T0000Z-250216T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
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-
608 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 9 to 14 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 Sunday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-161215-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.W.0008.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.250216T1100Z-250218T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
608 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  extremely 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 AM Sunday to 10 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 14, 2:45 AM EST	Small Craft Advisory	PHI		15 hr
Feb 14, 3:30 AM EST	Winter Weather Advisory	PHI	Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren	57 hr
Feb 14, 3:43 AM EST	Gale Watch	PHI		12 hr
Feb 14, 3:16 PM EST	Small Craft Advisory	PHI		39 hr
Feb 14, 3:03 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Montgomery	27 min
Feb 14, 3:22 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Lehigh	23 min
Feb 14, 3:31 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Montgomery	29 min
Feb 14, 3:46 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Lehigh	29 min
Feb 14, 3:55 AM EST	Snow Squall Warning	PHI	Bucks, Lehigh	35 min
Feb 14, 4:28 AM EST	Snow Squall Warning	PHI	Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, Montgomery	47 min

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