Small Craft Advisory 130, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

857 
WHUS71 KPHI 270720
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
220 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

ANZ450-272030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0130.251227T0800Z-251228T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
220 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through 
  Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once seas subside tonight, there should be
  a lull in hazardous marine conditions until southerly winds
  increase again on Sunday night, with gale conditions likely to
  develop late Monday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ451-272030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0130.251227T1000Z-251228T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
220 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 
  afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once seas subside tonight, there should be
  a lull in hazardous marine conditions until southerly winds
  increase again on Sunday night, with gale conditions likely to
  develop late Monday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-272030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0130.251227T1300Z-251228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
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-
220 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 
  6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon 
  through Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once seas subside tonight, there should be
  a lull in hazardous marine conditions until southerly winds
  increase again on Sunday night, with gale conditions likely to
  develop late Monday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-272030-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
220 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  extremely rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once seas subside tonight, there should be
  a lull in hazardous marine conditions until southerly winds
  increase again on Sunday night, with gale conditions likely to
  develop late Monday.

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.

&&

$$

Johnson

112 
WHUS71 KPHI 271823
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
123 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

ANZ450-280730-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-251228T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
123 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 
  ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through 
  Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once seas subside tonight, there should 
  be a lull in hazardous marine conditions until southerly winds 
  increase again on Sunday night, with gale conditions likely to 
  develop late Monday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ451-280730-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-251228T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
123 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 
  ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 
  afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once seas subside tonight, there should 
  be a lull in hazardous marine conditions until southerly winds 
  increase again on Sunday night, with gale conditions likely to 
  develop late Monday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-280730-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-251228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
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-
123 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 
  ft possible.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 
  afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once seas subside tonight, there should 
  be a lull in hazardous marine conditions until southerly winds 
  increase again on Sunday night, with gale conditions likely to 
  develop late Monday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-280730-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
123 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  extremely 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...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

Hoeflich

438 
WHUS71 KPHI 280126
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
826 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

ANZ450-281500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-251228T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
826 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ451-281500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-251228T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
826 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt 
  and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-281500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-251228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
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-
826 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 
  ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-281500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T2100Z-251230T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
826 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  extremely rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

504 
WHUS71 KPHI 280741
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
241 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

ANZ451-282045-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-251228T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0131.251229T0600Z-251229T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T1100Z-251230T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
241 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 6 AM EST 
  Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through 
  Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds may not develop until late
  Monday afternoon. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ452>455-282045-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-251228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0131.251229T0600Z-251229T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T1100Z-251230T2300Z/
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-
241 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft possible.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 6 AM EST 
  Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through 
  Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds may not develop until late
  Monday afternoon. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-450-282045-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0131.251229T0600Z-251229T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0026.251229T1100Z-251230T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
241 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...In Delaware Bay Waters, 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. In Atlantic 
  coastal waters, Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 6 AM EST 
  Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through 
  Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds may not develop until late
  Monday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1252 PM EST Fri Dec 26 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure over eastern Canada builds down through the
Northeast this morning before sliding offshore by midday. Low
pressure approaches from the west and passes through the region
later today and tonight before departing Saturday morning. High
pressure then passes through the region Saturday afternoon
through Sunday afternoon. Another clipper system passes through
the region late Sunday through Monday. High pressure returns for
the start of the new work week. Another disturbance may affect
the area Wednesday through Thursday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...
An impactful winter storm will impact the area beginning later
today and continue through Saturday night. The change in the
forecast was to upgrade the Winter Weather Advisories for
Somerset, Middlesex, and Monmouth to Winter Storm Warnings. This
was largely done due to the potential for mesobanding to
developing just south of the NYC metro area which would heavily
impact travel along the NJTP and I- 78. Southern portions of
these three counties will likely not see the higher snow totals
as sleet mixing in will significantly reduce snowfall totals.

The overarching theme still remains that the key threat will be
widespread travel disruptions during the evening hours and
heading into the overnight hours.

The setup for this storm is an area of low pressure currently
over the Great Lakes will dive toward the Mid-Atlantic and
moving offshore by Saturday morning. Cold air will be firmly
entrenched at the surface as a Canadian high pressure system
locks in a cold air damming pattern across the Mid Atlantic. As
the surface low digs through the Mid Atlantic it will bring a
widespread mix of wintry precipitation across our forecast area.

Warm air advection in the mid levels will promote lift this
afternoon and lead to an advancing precipitation shield during
the early to mid afternoon. Generally guidance is showing this
leading edge to starting out as snow for most areas with
predominantly sleet starting to mix in as a low level warm nose
starts pushing into the region. There still is some considerable
spread in the guidance at this point with respect to the
strength of the warm nose and the extent it pushes northward.
Looking at ensemble soundings in DESI suggest that the warm
noise will push close to I-78 but stays just south. The only
guidance that pushes the warm air further north is the NAM and
it certainly can't be discounted given the historical record
when it comes to boundary layer temps in previous winter storms
across the Mid Atlantic.

Further south across the Philly Metro area, the ensemble
guidance confirms deterministic guidance with a modest 0.5-1.5C
warm noise setting up over the southern portion of the forecast
area.

What all this means is that in areas north of I78, we'll likely
see mostly snow throughout the event, from roughly Philly to
I-78, we'll see a widespread mix of snow and sleet generally
favoring sleet as there's warm air starting the melting process
aloft, and for areas south and east of Philly it will be mostly
a rain event.

As for specific totals, the challenge in addition to ptype is
the presence of a good 850mb deformation band expected to
develop as a result of strong 700mb fgen. This points to the
development of a mesoscale band that sets up somewhere between
I78 and the Catskills. Within that band, we'll see orographic
lift and snowfall rates of 1-2" an hour. Ensemble guidance
suggests that the band will most likely be pushing through
between 7-11pm but could arrive as early as 5pm.

This leads to snowfall totals in the warned area ranging from
4-6 for the lower elevation's of Carbon/Monroe in PA and
Warren/Sussex in NJ with local amounts up to 8-12 in the higher
elevations. All of this remains subject to the warm nose staying
south however so the failure mode for this forecast is somewhat
high. Where the advisories were upgraded this morning
represents mainly an impact based upgrade. There is potential
for 5-6 inches of snow across the northern tier of Somerset,
Middlesex, and Monmouth, but regards of the higher end amounts,
the presence of inch an hour snow rates in the night time rush
hour on a Friday suggest high potential for travel disruptions
over the holiday weekend.

Looking further south, its really all about how strong the warm
nose is. Soundings and guidance have honed in on the idea that
for most of this area, its going to be predominately a sleet
storm. Current forecast has about 1 to 5" or so of snow and
sleet with a glaze of ice possible in the Allentown area.

Around the Philly metro area and into South Jersey, generally a
tenth to 2 inches are expected. Areas along and west of the
Delaware River also see some light icing, up to a 0.05" or so.
Thinking the stronger dynamics and colder air is more off to the
north, limiting snow totals with a brief period of snow and a
prolonged period of sleet. While less snow is expected, it will
be quite messy with the combination of snow, sleet, and freezing
rain. The Winter Storm Watch was converted to a Winter Weather
Advisory in this area as well.

Going further south to far South Jersey, and northern Delmarva
there is increased confidence in potentially some more icing
compared to other locations. Low-level cold air will struggle to
be removed as warm-air advection at the surface is not
particularly strong. The result will be a period of freezing
rain and a Winter Weather Advisory for icing rather than snow in
Salem/Cumberland County in NJ, New Castle County in DE, and
Kent County in DE. HREF Probability is around 60-80% to see
measurable ice accumulation in these spots tomorrow night. While
there will be some snow at onset, significant accumulations are
unexpected, with amounts only up to an inch.

For the South Jersey coast and lower Delmarva, this will
primarily be a rain event. While some flakes are possible at
onset, a quick change to rain is expected.

Precipitation tapers off Saturday morning as temperatures
struggle to warm into the 30s. For areas with a fresh snowpack
anticipate sub freezing max temps while areas further south
should be able to warm into mid to upper 30s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
High pressure centered over eastern Canada builds down into the
Northeast Saturday night, and the center of the high will pass
through New Jersey before sliding off the Mid-Atlantic coast
Sunday afternoon. A cold night will be on tap, especially across
northern zones where a fresh snowpack will lie, with lows in
the teens across the southern Poconos and northern New Jersey,
and in the low 20s from across western portions of the Lehigh
Valley through around Trenton. Lows will be in the low to mid
20s over the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey, and in the
upper 20s in Delmarva. While winds will be light, skies should
be cloudy enough to keep optimal radiational cooling conditions
from developing.

Low pressure will organize and develop over the Midwest and
will lift north into the Great Lakes on Sunday. A warm front
will extend from that low and will lift north through the region
Sunday afternoon and evening. With warm air advection underway,
high temperatures will rise into the mid and upper 40s for
Delmarva and southern New Jersey, and in the upper 30s to low
40s from the Lehigh Valley and most of northern New Jersey down
through the Delaware Valley. For the southern Poconos and far
northwest New Jersey, highs will be in the low to mid 30s.
Precipitation will be rain for the majority of the forecast
area. However, a period of freezing rain is possible for the
southern Poconos and possibly even the Lehigh Valley. 01Z NBM
showing a 30-40 percent probability of greater than 0.05 inches
of freezing rain ending 7 am Monday and a 20-30 percent
probability of greater than 0.10 inches of freezing rain ending
7 am Monday. Rain picks up Sunday night, and in general, 1/4 to
1/2 inch or so of QPF is possible from around Philadelphia to
areas north and less than 1/4 inch for southern New Jersey and
Delmarva. Lows will be in the upper 20s to low 30s across the
southern Poconos, northern New Jersey, and the Lehigh Valley and
in the mid and upper 30s for the Delaware Valley, southern New
Jersey, and Delmarva. Temperatures will gradually rise through
the overnight hours.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Low pressure over the Great Lakes Monday morning will intensify
as it tracks to the north and east into eastern Canada. This
scenario would have the region in the warm sector on Monday with
rain throughout the day and highs in the 50s to near 60. A
strong cold front passes through the region late Monday
afternoon and Monday evening, and then a tight northwest
pressure gradient forms over the area Monday night through
Tuesday. Gusty northwest winds will develop over the area, and
strong cold air advection will be underway. Winds Monday night
and Tuesday will increase to 20 to 30 mph with 30 to 40 mph
gusts, and there is the potential for gusts up to 50 mph across
the southern Poconos. Lows Monday night will mostly be in the
20s and highs on Tuesday will be in the 30s. Min wind chills
Monday night look to be in the single digits to teens, should
those winds develop.

Temperatures moderate a bit on Wednesday, but another weak
disturbance passes through the region on Wednesday, and some
cooler air may filter into the region Thursday.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

This Afternoon (through 23Z)...VFR with lowering ceilings
through 20Z. Precipitation will begin to move in from west to
east between 20-23Z likely causing ceilings/visibilities to drop
to MVFR at the onset. Anticipate most terminals to begin as
period of light snow. East-southeast winds around 5-10 kt.
Moderate confidence.

Tonight...Snow early is expected to changeover to widespread sleet
at all terminals early in the evening. At times, periods of
freezing rain may become possible late. Precipitation is
expected to changeover to plain rain for KILG/KMIV/KACY by
03-05Z. Heaviest precip should exit by 06-09Z, with residual
areas of drizzle/freezing drizzle/flurries possible thereafter.
Largely anticipate IFR to LIFR ceilings with visibilities as
low as 1 mile. Winds mainly out of the east gradually becoming
northeast around 5 kt. Low confidence overall, especially with
regard to timing and precipitation types.

Saturday...Residual snow showers, drizzle and/or freezing
drizzle in the morning, will come to an end by mid-late
morning. LIFR to IFR ceilings are expected to gradually improve
especially after 15-16Z where at times MVFR/VFR ceilings may be
possible after 18Z. North-northeast winds around 10-15 kt. Low-
moderate confidence overall.

Outlook...

Saturday night...VFR.

Sunday through Monday...IFR in RA by Sunday afternoon, though a
brief period of FZRA possible at KRDG/KABE Sunday afternoon and
evening. S winds 5 to 10 kt, turning W-NW 10 to 20 kt with 25
to 30 kt gusts late.

Monday night through Tuesday...VFR. NW winds 15 to 25 kt with
30 to 35 kt gusts.

&&

.MARINE...
The SCA for the ocean was cancelled, with sub-SCA conditions
expected for the rest of today and most of tonight. Precip
arrives late in the day today with a mix of snow then sleet for
the northern zone and mostly rain across the southern zone but
no wind related hazards expected. Next chance for SCA flags will
be on Saturday as seas start building again behind the
departing system.

Outlook...

Saturday night...Sub-SCA conditions expected.

Sunday...Sub-SCA conditions expected. VSBY restrictions in rain
starting in the afternoon.

Sunday night through Monday...SCA conditions expected. South
winds with 25 to 30 kt gusts Sunday night, then winds turn NW
late Monday. VSBY restrictions in rain.

Monday night through Tuesday...Gale force winds likely.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Saturday for PAZ070-
     101-102.
     Winter Storm Warning until 10 AM EST Saturday for PAZ055.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Saturday for PAZ054-
     060>062-071-103>106.
NJ...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Saturday for NJZ009-
     014>021-026-027.
     Winter Storm Warning until 10 AM EST Saturday for NJZ001-007-
     008.
     Winter Storm Warning until 10 AM EST Saturday for NJZ010-012-
     013.
DE...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Saturday for DEZ001.
MD...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Saturday for MDZ012.
MARINE...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MPS
NEAR TERM...Deal
SHORT TERM...MPS
LONG TERM...MPS
AVIATION...Deal/DeSilva/MPS
MARINE...Deal/Hoeflich/MPS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
511 AM EST Fri Dec 26 2025

MDZ015-019-020-271015-
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
511 AM EST Fri Dec 26 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ012-271015-
Kent MD-
511 AM EST Fri Dec 26 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.