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Small Craft Advisory 118, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Dec 7, 2025, 1:31 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 8, 2025, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 29 hr.
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- Issued
- Dec 7, 2025, 1:31 AM EST (06:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 8, 2025, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 9, 2025, 5:41 AM EST
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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213 WHUS71 KPHI 070631 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 131 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 ANZ450>455-071945- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.251208T0600Z-251208T2300Z/ 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 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to New Jersey and Delaware. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Depending on how quickly winds and seas subside, the small craft advisory may need to be extended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-071945- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.251208T0600Z-251208T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 131 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Johnson
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834 WHUS71 KPHI 071853 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 153 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 ANZ450>455-080800- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.251208T0600Z-251208T2300Z/ 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- 153 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-080800- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.251208T0600Z-251208T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 153 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
924 WHUS71 KPHI 071923 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 223 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 ANZ452>455-080900- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.251208T0600Z-251209T1000Z/ 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- 223 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 5 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ451-080900- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.251208T0600Z-251209T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 223 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-080900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.251208T0600Z-251208T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 223 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 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 1 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ450-080900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.251208T0600Z-251208T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 223 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Staarmann
336 WHUS71 KPHI 080700 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ANZ452>455-082200- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T1100Z/ 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- 200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-082200- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251208T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ451-082200- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ450-082200- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251208T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 200 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ DeSilva
848 WHUS71 KPHI 082023 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 323 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ANZ452>455-090930- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T1100Z/ 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- 323 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-082300- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251208T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 323 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ451-090600- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 323 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ450-082300- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251208T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 323 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
147 WHUS71 KPHI 082258 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 558 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ANZ430-431-090000- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251208T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 558 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... Winds continue to decrease and have fallen below Small Craft Advisory criteria. $$ ANZ450-090100- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T0100Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 558 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ452>455-091100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T1100Z/ 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- 558 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ451-090600- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 558 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Guzzo
597 WHUS71 KPHI 090016 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 716 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ANZ450-090130- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T0100Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 716 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds continue to decrease and have fallen below Small Craft Advisory criteria. $$ ANZ452>455-091100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 716 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ451-090600- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 716 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Guzzo
719 WHUS71 KPHI 090506 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1206 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ANZ451-090615- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 1206 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds and seas have subsided to less than Small Craft Advisory criteria. $$ ANZ452>455-091100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T1100Z/ 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- 1206 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ MPS
730 WHUS71 KPHI 090722 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 222 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ANZ452-453-092000- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- 222 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ454-455-092000- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/ 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- 222 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * 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...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ450-451-092000- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 222 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ430-431-092000- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 222 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * 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 PM EST 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. && $$ MPS
687 WHUS71 KPHI 091041 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 541 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ANZ454-455-092300- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251209T1200Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-251211T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 541 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450>453-092300- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0023.251210T1100Z-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- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- 541 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * 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, 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-092300- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0119.251209T2300Z-251210T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 541 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ MPS
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Dec 7, 12:40 AM EST, 51 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 7, 12:40 AM EST, 51 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1240 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
Weak high pressure will settle into the area tonight, then move
offshore and dissipate on Sunday. A cold front will cross the
region and move offshore Sunday night, ushering in arctic high
pressure with much colder and drier conditions through Tuesday.
Another low pressure and frontal system will impact the region
Wednesday, followed by yet another low pressure system late in
the week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
Through Sunday morning, the key message is freezing fog,
primarily in Delmarva. Some freezing fog has developed
especially on portions of the MD eastern shore, so have issued a
freezing fog advisory for those areas as well as central and
southern Delaware. Looking at pavement sensors, most pavement
temperatures are hovering right above freezing, so the main
concern with any icing will be on bridges, but also can't rule
out isolated slippery conditions on untreated roads.
Then, our attention turns to the cold front moving in tonight
into Monday morning. It still appears that the front itself will
be mostly dry for our area (though can't rule out a few
flurries, especially for the southern Poconos). The main impacts
will be the dramatic temperature difference and wind changes.
Guidance tends to have a low bias with arctic cold air
advection regimes even if the trough isn't very amplified (as
this one doesn't appear to be), so have included wind speeds and
gusts on the higher end of guidance. Even so, should stay well
below wind advisory thresholds. The peak gusts in our region
will likely be in the 35 to 40 mph range.
Temperatures on Monday are expected to be 5 to 10 degrees lower
than Sunday, with highs only ranging from the lower 20s to mid
30s. Wind chill values are expected to be in the teens and 20s.
Also of note on Monday, one of the high res models - the HRRR -
depicted the low forming off the southeastern US coast on Monday
considerably further north that other models. If this were to
verify, it would mean that snow (albeit light in our area)
would be possible as far north as South Jersey. For now, this
appears to be an outlier, so have stayed close to the blend of
guidance.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The main story for the short term period will be the well below
normal temperatures (on the order of 15-20 degrees below
normal) following a cold frontal passage Sunday night.
A split flow pattern will remain in place through early week,
with the main feature of interest being a trough axis passing to
our south Monday night. A dry cold front will push through the
region Sunday night as low pressure slides off to our northeast,
giving way to rather cold and dry arctic high pressure building
in from the Great Lakes through Tuesday morning. The high will
then shift offshore during the day Tuesday, with some SSW return
flow developing later in the day.
The trend in a less amplified trough continues, and thus
appears the frontal passage should be mostly dry, aside from
perhaps some flurries north of I-78. The surface high and
subsidence locally looks strong enough to keep the system
developing off the Carolina coast suppressed to our southeast.
With an overnight frontal passage Sunday night, low
temperatures into Monday morning won't be exceptionally cold,
and should be mainly from the low to mid 20s (10s for the higher
elevations north of I-78). However, wind chills by dawn Monday
will be quite cold in the low to mid 10s across the board (as
low as 0 degrees across the Pocono Plateau) as northerly winds
increase to near 10-15 mph. High temperatures for Monday will be
the coldest of this arctic blast, ranging from the mid 20s to
mid 30s (low 30s for the I-95 corridor). With the continuing
northerly winds near 10-15 mph (gusting up to 25 mph), daytime
wind chills will only max out in the mid 10s to mid 20s.
The coldest night of the week and likely so far this season for
most areas will be Monday night into Tuesday morning. As the
high pressure builds in over the area maximizing subsidence,
skies should clear out enough to give us decent radiational
cooling conditions. Forecast low temperatures range from the
single digits near/north of I-78 to the low to mid 10s in most
other areas, and closer to 20 degrees for the immediate coastal
areas. Fortunately, winds will be light to calm, so the wind
chill will not be much of a factor.
As the high pressure shifts offshore on Tuesday, we will get
into some return flow and airmass modification into the
afternoon hours. High temperatures will rebound a few degrees,
mainly in the low to mid 30s and closer to 40 degrees near the
coast.
&&
.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Guidance diverges significantly on solutions to the forecast
for the middle to especially end of the week. Overall,
temperatures look to remain below normal through the end of the
week as a couple low pressure systems impact the region,
followed by potential for an arctic outbreak and sustained well
below normal temperatures next weekend.
It appears we'll have a "warm up" of temperatures closer to
normal, but still a few degrees below normal for Wednesday ahead
of another frontal system. Forecast highs are in the low to mid
40s and near 50 degrees toward the coast. This system is more
likely to bring precipitation to portions of the region,
especially near/north of I- 78. Some snow is possible for the
higher elevations with rain more likely elsewhere. The
precipitation from this system will be insignificant, with
primarily some light rainfall and light (a dusting) of snow
anticipated at the moment.
Following frontal passage Wednesday night or early Thursday,
temperatures should fall a few degrees again. The next system
will probably impact the region Thursday night or Friday, so
we've maintained the chance PoPs for this time frame. Any
details with this late week system remain very unclear, as
guidance varies widely in the timing, track, and strength of it.
As with the Wednesday system, it currently appears to be a
relatively quick moving and insignificant system, but there's
still time for that to change.
While technically outside the current forecast period, it
should be noted that an arctic outbreak with well below normal
temperatures looks to be on the horizon beginning next weekend.
A few consecutive days of temperatures on the order of 10-20
degrees below normal are possible.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.
Through 12Z...Prevailing VFR for most TAF sites with a ceiling
around 4000 ft AGL. However, for RDG, ILG, ACY, and especially
MIV, periods of BR or freezing fog will lead to visibility
reductions, mostly in the MVFR category. At MIV and locations
further south, a 200 ft ceiling has also developed leading to
prevailing LIFR conditions.
Sunday...VFR. Southwesterly wind around 5 kt. High confidence.
Tonight...VFR expected. Between 03 and 09Z, expect an abrupt
shift to northwesterly winds with wind speeds increasing to
10g20kt.
Outlook...
Monday...VFR. northwesterly wind gusts up to 30 kt possible.
Monday night through Tuesday night...VFR. No significant
weather.
Wednesday through Thursday...Restrictions possible (30-50%
chance) in low clouds and rain.
&&
.MARINE...
No marine headlines are anticipated through Sunday. West-
northwest winds tonight will be 10-15 kt, and become west-
southwesterly on Sunday around 10 kt. Seas will be 2-4 feet.
Outlook...
Sunday night through Monday night...Advisory conditions
expected.northerly winds increasing to near 20-30 kts following
Sunday overnight FROPA. Some occasional gale force gusts near 35
kts possible. Seas building to 4-6 feet.
Tuesday...No marine hazards expected.
Wednesday through Thursday...Advisory conditions likely. Winds
increasing to near 20-30 kts and seas building 5-8 feet. A
chance of rain.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As a result of the Full Moon on December 4th, some spotty minor
tidal flooding will be possible during the daytime high tides
through this Sunday. This is primarily for the NJ and DE coasts and
lower Delaware Bay.
No tidal flooding is expected elsewhere.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Very cold Monday Night into Tuesday Morning. At this point, we
aren't forecasting to break any record lows. Below are the
record lows for December 9.
SITE RECORD/YEAR
Allentown (ABE) 7/2002
AC Airport (ACY) 6/1968
AC Marina (55N) 5/1876
Philadelphia (PHL) 6/1876
Wilmington (ILG) 13/1960
Reading (RDG) 0/1989
Trenton (TTN) 12/2002
Mount Pocono (MPO) -1/1902
Georgetown (GED) 10/1976
&&
.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...Freezing Fog Advisory until 9 AM EST this morning for
DEZ002>004.
MD...Freezing Fog Advisory until 9 AM EST this morning for MDZ012-
015-019-020.
MARINE...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Staarmann
NEAR TERM...Johnson
SHORT TERM...Staarmann
LONG TERM...Staarmann
AVIATION...Johnson/Staarmann
MARINE...Cooper/Staarmann
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
CLIMATE...Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 6, 12:00 PM EST, 13 hours 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1200 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025 MDZ012-015-019-020-071700- Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- 1200 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. Staarmann
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Dec 6, 9:17 PM EST, 4 hours 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 917 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025 DEZ001>003-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ016>018-021>023-070900- New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May- Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Millville, Hammonton, and Cape May Court House 917 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025 ...Locally dense patchy freezing fog into tonight... Patchy fog continues to develop this evening and is expected to continue into tonight. The fog formation is not expected to be widespread but could be locally dense with visibility dropping below a quarter of a mile. Freezing fog is also a concern tonight as temperatures continue to drop which could lead to a light glazing of ice on surfaces along with reduced visibility. Elevated surfaces are of particular concern into tonight for a light glazing of ice. Use caution when traveling and be prepared for changes in visibility. Guzzo
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 11:35 PM EST | Freezing Fog Advisory | PHI | Kent, Sussex | 9 hr |
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