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Small Craft Advisory 39, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 11, 2025

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Mar 11, 2025, 9:19 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 12, 2025, 3:40 AM EDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 11, 2025, 9:19 PM EDT (01:19 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2025, 3:40 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2025, 3:11 PM EDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

543 
WHUS71 KPHI 120119
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
919 PM EDT Tue Mar 11 2025

ANZ451>454-121430-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.250312T1300Z-250312T2200Z/
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-
919 PM EDT Tue Mar 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Hoeflich
7 follow-up statements
945 
WHUS71 KPHI 120740
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
340 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

ANZ450-455-122100-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.250312T0740Z-250313T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
340 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick 
  Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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>454-122100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.250312T0740Z-250313T2200Z/
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-
340 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 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, 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 and Coastal waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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
673 
WHUS71 KPHI 121937
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

ANZ450>455-131000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-250314T1100Z/
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-
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
372 
WHUS71 KPHI 130915
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
515 AM EDT Thu Mar 13 2025

ANZ450>455-132300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-250314T1100Z/
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-
515 AM EDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
554 
WHUS71 KPHI 131916
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 PM EDT Thu Mar 13 2025

ANZ450>455-141000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-250314T1800Z/
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-
316 PM EDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday.

* 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
961 
WHUS71 KPHI 140734
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
334 AM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ANZ450>455-141800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-250314T1800Z/
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-
334 AM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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
349 
WHUS71 KPHI 141632
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1232 PM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ANZ450>455-142000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-250314T2000Z/
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-
1232 PM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt and seas around 5 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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
074 
WHUS71 KPHI 141911
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 PM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ANZ450>455-150900-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-250314T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0040.250316T0200Z-250316T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0009.250316T1000Z-250317T0400Z/
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-
311 PM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...The New Jersey and Delaware Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM Saturday to 6 
  AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through 
  Sunday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the winds not that far above the
  surface Sunday are forecast to become very strong, the gale 
  force winds Sunday may take some time to develop given a much 
  warmer air mass moving over the chilly ocean waters.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-150900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0040.250316T0200Z-250316T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0009.250316T1000Z-250317T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
311 PM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  very rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to 
  Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point 
  NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM Saturday to 6 
  AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through 
  Sunday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the winds not that far above the
  surface Sunday are forecast to become very strong, the gale
  force winds Sunday may take some time to develop given a much
  warmer air mass moving over the chilly bay waters.

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.

&&

$$

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