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Small Craft Advisory 26, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Feb 17, 2025, 3:13 PM EST. It was in force for 33 hr.
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- Issued
- Feb 17, 2025, 3:13 PM EST (20:13 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 19, 2025, 12:00 AM EST
- In force
- 33 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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307 WHUS71 KPHI 172013 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 313 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025 ANZ452-181000- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.250217T2013Z-250218T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 313 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West-northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM 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. && $$ ANZ453>455-181000- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250217T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.250217T2013Z-250218T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 313 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West-northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-181000- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250217T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.250217T2013Z-250218T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 313 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West-northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM 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. && $$ ANZ450-451-181000- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 313 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
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246 WHUS71 KPHI 172237 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 537 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025 ANZ451-181100- /O.NEW.KPHI.LO.Y.0003.250217T2237Z-250218T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 537 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds have resulted in below normal water levels in Barnegat Bay. 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. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ ANZ450-181100- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 537 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ452>455-181145- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250218T2300Z/ 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- 537 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 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 PM 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-181145- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250218T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 537 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ MJL
065 WHUS71 KPHI 180816 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 316 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ANZ450-451-181100- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/ 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- 316 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early this morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ452>455-182115- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 316 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-182115- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250218T2300Z/ 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 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay. * 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. && $$ Johnson
202 WHUS71 KPHI 181049 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 549 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ANZ450-451-190000- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/ /O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 549 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ452>455-190000- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ 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- 549 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-182300- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250218T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 549 AM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
873 WHUS71 KPHI 181919 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 219 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ANZ450-451-190900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ 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- 219 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 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, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ452>455-190900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 219 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ430-431-190900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250218T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 219 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 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, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ MPS
909 WHUS71 KPHI 182101 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 401 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ANZ451-191015- /O.NEW.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.250218T2101Z-250219T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 401 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 8 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds have resulted in below normal water levels in back bays, including Barnegat Bay. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ ANZ452-453-191015- /O.NEW.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.250218T2101Z-250219T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ 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- 401 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 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 Low Water Advisory, until 8 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds have resulted in below normal water levels in back bays, including Great Egg Harbor Bay. 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. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ ANZ450-191015- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 401 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ454-455-191015- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ 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- 401 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 6 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, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-191015- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250218T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 401 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ NG/MJL
607 WHUS71 KPHI 190057 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 757 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ANZ451-191400- /O.CAN.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250219T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 757 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ452-453-191400- /O.CAN.KPHI.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250219T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- 757 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-191400- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 757 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ454-455-191400- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250219T0500Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 757 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ430-431-191400- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.250220T2300Z-250221T1500Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 757 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 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 Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ MJL
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 Feb 17, 12:45 PM EST, 2 hours 28 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 17, 12:45 PM EST, 2 hours 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1245 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure gradually builds in from the west later Tuesday. A
low pressure system may affect the area Wednesday night through
Thursday. High pressure then returns to close out the week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 1245 PM, strong west-northwest winds continue as intense
surface low pressure (central pressure near 960 mb) continues
to moves into the Canadian Maritimes. This along with strong
high pressure across the northern Plains to the Mississippi
Valley is maintaining a tight pressure gradient across our area.
Plenty of cold air advection continues and with 925 mb winds of
40 knots and 850 mb winds of 45-50 knots, efficient vertical
mixing will keep strong winds at the surface going this
afternoon. Areas of stratocumulus continue within this cold
west-northwest flow, however with the injection of even drier
air these clouds are eroding from the south. The temperatures
are running a little higher than forecast for some areas,
therefore made some adjustments to the hourly temperature grids.
This resulted in a small boost in the high temperatures this
afternoon for some locales. The strong winds however will make
it feel much colder.
Otherwise, wind gusts will be in the 40 to 50 mph today and a
Wind Advisory continues for the entire area. The exception it
the southern Poconos where a High Wind Warning remains given
wind gusts up to 60 mph especially in the elevated terrain.
Winds will slowly subside through tonight as the low and cold
front get further away from our region. As strong cold air
advection continues and the temperature inversion becomes
stronger, it will be harder to mix the strongest winds of the
low level jet down to the surface tonight. The surface pressure
gradient should further relax tonight into Tuesday as a ridge
begins to build over the region.
The other big story of this period is going to be temperatures. As
mentioned above, strong cold air advection will continue over our
region. As a result, many areas were probably at or very close to
their daily high temperature for today just after midnight. Wind
chill values/apparent temperature will likely be several degrees
lower than the air temperature due to the windy conditions.
Overnight, winds are expected to stay up, and mid level clouds may
linger for most, if not all of the night. Consequently, nocturnal
radiational cooling will be limited. Even so, lows in the teens for
most places (single digits for higher terrain areas) are expected.
With the wind, we will be getting close to below zero wind chill
values, but confidence isn't high that a cold weather advisory will
be needed as it is uncertain how strong the winds will be by tonight.
High pressure will be in control on Tuesday with very dry, cold, and
breezy conditions.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
High pressure continues over the region Tuesday night with well
below normal temperatures expected. Generally zonal flow aloft
should lead to quiet sensible weather with westerly flow
eventually becoming northerly by Wednesday evening. The west
northwest flow combined with the cold temperatures will lead to
wind chills on Tuesday evening as low as the mid teens below 0
for the higher elevations of the Poconos and in the single
digits across the rest of southeastern PA, NJ and the DelMarVa
Peninsula.
By Wednesday afternoon high pressure will start to depart as an
upper level low develops south of the Great Lakes. This will result
in an increase in cloud cover over the region ahead of a low
pressure system that starts to initiate well to our south.
Trends in the EC ensemble Low tracks and GEFS low tracks continue to
show the most likely scenario with the low is that is develops well
to the south and doesn't strengthen until the low is well offshore.
The 00z EC substantially jumped south but the EC ensemble system was
fairly consistent with a slight southern shift relative the to 18z
suite. Given that consistency in a more southern track, the forecast
has been shifted further south with the snow totals highest
over southern Delaware. Based on the 17/00z suite of guidance,
snow is still forecast to move over portions of central and
southern Jersey however if the 00z EC pans out, we may see a
mostly dry event.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
While the strongest forcing for snow will be during the
overnight hours Wednesday night into Thursday morning, guidance
does point to a reinforcing shot of cold air as the upper level
closed low digs into the Mid Atlantic. This should lead to some
light show for portions of the region with the snow clearing
through the day. Behind the system conditions across the Mid
Atlantic should be fairly benign with a gradual warming trend
from below normal on Thursday towards near normal Sunday and
Monday.
High pressure builds in from the west behind the departing
storm and will eventually build over the area by next weekend.
Temperatures will see a a gradual warming trend from around 10
degrees below normal on Thursday towards near normal Sunday and
Monday.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.
This afternoon...VFR with cloud bases between 4000-6000 feet
AGL. West-northwest winds 15-25 knots with gusts 35-45 knots.
Moderate confidence.
Tonight...VFR. West-northwest winds diminishing to 12-15 knots
with gusts 20-30 knots. Some terminals however may lose the
gusts for a while. Moderate confidence.
Tuesday...VFR. West-northwest winds 15-20 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. Moderate confidence.
Outlook...
Tuesday night...VFR. West-northwest wind diminishing to near 10
knots.
Wednesday through Thursday...Sub-VFR likely in SN. Improving
conditions Thursday afternoon.
Thursday night through Friday...VFR.
&&
.MARINE...
Winds have begun to diminish slowly. Gale Warning in effect.
Gales should continue at least through the day time hours today.
May see gales continue into the overnight, especially for the
coastal waters adjacent to central and northern New Jersey, but
confidence is lower in how long they will linger. Once winds
drop below gale force, expect SCA conditions to linger through
the day on Tuesday.
The other two weather concerns for marine navigation are freezing
spray (primarily tonight into Tuesday) and low water at the times of
low tide (through Tuesday).
Outlook...
Tuesday and Tuesday night...Generally SCA conditions with a
chance for freezing spray due to the strong winds and cold air
temperatures spreading over the waters.
Wednesday through Wednesday night...Sub-SCA conditions. VSBY
restrictions in SN starting Wedensday afternoon.
Thursday through Thursday night...SCA conditions. VSBY
restrictions in SN through Thursday afternoon.
Friday...Lingering SCA conditions possible into Friday
afternoon.
&&
.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Wind Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for PAZ060>062-070-
071-101>106.
High Wind Warning until 6 PM EST this evening for PAZ054-055.
NJ...Wind Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for NJZ001-007>010-
012>027.
DE...Wind Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for DEZ001>004.
MD...Wind Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for MDZ012-015-019-
020.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 6 PM EST this evening for ANZ430-431-
453>455.
Gale Warning until 6 AM EST Tuesday for ANZ450>452.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MPS
NEAR TERM...Gorse/Johnson
SHORT TERM...Deal
LONG TERM...Deal
AVIATION...Deal/Gorse/Johnson/MPS
MARINE...Deal/Johnson/MPSIn the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 17, 11:20 AM EST, 3 hours 53 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1120 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0430 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 WSW Haverford 40.01N 75.32W
02/16/2025 Delaware PA Public
Correction. Picture sent in of large trees
down. Time estimated from radar.
&&
MGLocal storm report, Feb 17, 11:21 AM EST, 3 hours 52 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1121 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0604 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 S Island Beach State 39.85N 74.09W
02/16/2025 M65 MPH Ocean NJ Mesonet
Correction. Island Beach State Park
Bathhouse Mesonet.
&&
MGLocal storm report, Feb 17, 12:56 PM EST, 2 hours 17 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1256 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0750 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WNW Yardley 40.25N 74.87W
02/17/2025 M61 MPH Bucks PA Mesonet
Mesonet station 11379 1 WNW Yardley.
0900 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 E Bethlehem 40.63N 75.34W
02/17/2025 M61 MPH Northampton PA Mesonet
Mesonet station PSC27 Freemansburg.
0952 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Pocono Mountains Munici 41.13N 75.38W
02/17/2025 M58 MPH Monroe PA ASOS
ASOS station KMPO Mt. Pocono.
&&
GorseThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2:41 AM EST | Wind Advisory | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more | 12 hr |
| Feb 17, 2:49 AM EST | Gale Warning | PHI | 27 hr | |
| Feb 17, 5:37 PM EST | Low Water Advisory | PHI | 3 hr | |
| Feb 17, 3:10 PM EST | Cold Weather Advisory | PHI | Carbon, Monroe | 18 hr |
| Feb 17, 2:50 PM EST | Winter Storm Watch | PHI | Sussex | 33 hr |
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