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Gale Watch 21, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

November 25, 2025

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Nov 25, 2025, 1:31 PM EST. It took effect at Nov 27, 2025, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Nov 25, 2025, 1:31 PM EST (18:31 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 27, 2025, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 27, 2025, 1:19 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

590 
WHUS71 KPHI 251831
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
131 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

ANZ450>455-260900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0110.251126T0000Z-251127T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0021.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
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-
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-
131 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 
  kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  6 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-260900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0111.251127T0300Z-251127T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0021.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
131 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO
6 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  very rough waters possible.

* 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 10 PM Wednesday to 6 
  PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

Guzzo
3 follow-up statements
606 
WHUS71 KPHI 260701
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
201 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

ANZ430-431-262100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0111.251127T0000Z-251127T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0021.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
201 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale 
  Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very 
  rough waters possible.

* 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 PM this evening to 
  6 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-262100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251127T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0021.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
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-
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-
201 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly pick up after 8 PM on
  the water with the passage of a cold front. A few gusts near
  Gale force are possible as the front passes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

Hoeflich
184 
WHUS71 KPHI 261747
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1247 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

ANZ450>455-271100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251127T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0021.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
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-
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-
1247 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 
  ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly pick up after 8 PM on
  the water with the passage of a cold front. A few gusts near
  Gale force are possible as the front passes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-271100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0111.251127T0000Z-251127T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0021.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1247 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  very rough waters possible.

* 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 PM this evening to 
  6 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly pick up after 8 PM on
  the water with the passage of a cold front. A few gusts near
  Gale force are possible as the front passes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
228 
WHUS71 KPHI 270619
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
119 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

ANZ450>452-272100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251128T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0021.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0031.251128T1100Z-251129T0300Z/
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-
119 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 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 Friday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some occasional gusts near gale force are
  possible through early this 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>455-272100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251128T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0021.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0031.251128T1100Z-251129T0300Z/
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-
119 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 25 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 Friday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-272100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0111.000000T0000Z-251128T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0021.251127T2300Z-251128T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0031.251128T1100Z-251129T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
119 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning, 
  west 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 Friday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 25, 2:04 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI3 days
Nov 25, 2:04 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI3 hr

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