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Small Craft Advisory 53, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 10, 2025

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Apr 10, 2025, 3:19 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 11, 2025, 3:23 AM EDT. It was in force for 63 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 10, 2025, 3:19 AM EDT (07:19 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 11, 2025, 3:23 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2025, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
63 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

596 
WHUS71 KPHI 100719
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
319 AM EDT Thu Apr 10 2025

ANZ450>455-102200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.250411T1000Z-250411T2200Z/
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-
319 AM EDT Thu Apr 10 2025

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

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
153 
WHUS71 KPHI 101840
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
240 PM EDT Thu Apr 10 2025

ANZ430-431-110845-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.250411T1300Z-250412T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
240 PM EDT Thu Apr 10 2025

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy 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 9 AM Friday to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-110845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.250411T1000Z-250411T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0012.250411T2200Z-250412T2200Z/
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-
240 PM EDT Thu Apr 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 AM to 6 PM EDT 
  Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through 
  Saturday 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>455-110845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.250411T1000Z-250411T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0012.250411T2200Z-250412T2200Z/
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-
240 PM EDT Thu Apr 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT 
  Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$
225 
WHUS71 KPHI 110723
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
323 AM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025

ANZ454-455-112030-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.250411T0723Z-250412T2200Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0012.250411T2200Z-250412T2200Z/
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 AM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* 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...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-453-112030-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.250411T1000Z-250412T2200Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0012.250411T2200Z-250412T2200Z/
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-
323 AM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* 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...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-112030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.250411T1000Z-250411T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0012.250411T2200Z-250412T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0017.250411T2200Z-250412T2200Z/
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-
323 AM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt 
  and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft 
  expected.

* 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 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-112030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.250411T1300Z-250412T2200Z/
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 AM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast 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 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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
415 
WHUS71 KPHI 111839
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
239 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025

ANZ450-451-120745-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250411T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0017.250411T2200Z-250412T2200Z/
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-
239 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt 
  and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-120745-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T1000Z/
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-
239 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-453-120745-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T1000Z/
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-
239 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-120745-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250412T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
239 PM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
656 
WHUS71 KPHI 120648
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
248 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

ANZ450-451-122000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250412T2200Z/
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-
248 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-122000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
248 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* 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...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-453-122000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
248 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6
  to 9 ft.

* 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...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-122000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250412T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
248 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough 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 EDT 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.

&&

$$

Hoeflich
755 
WHUS71 KPHI 121639
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1239 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

ANZ450-451-130545-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250412T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.250412T1639Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
1239 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 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 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-122200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250412T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1239 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North 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 EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-130545-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
1239 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* 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...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-453-130545-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
1239 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

* 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...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
349 
WHUS71 KPHI 122155
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
555 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

ANZ430-431-122300-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250412T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
555 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The wind continues to diminish enough and therefore this advisory
will be allowed to expire.

$$

ANZ454-455-131100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
555 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ452-453-131100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
555 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-131100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
555 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
542 
WHUS71 KPHI 122241
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
641 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

ANZ450-451-131200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
641 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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>455-131200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
641 PM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt
  and seas 5 to 8 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
755 
WHUS71 KPHI 131103
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
703 AM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025

ANZ450-451-132200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
703 AM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 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 Manasquan Inlet to Little 
  Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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>455-132200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
703 AM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 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 EDT 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.

&&

$$

MJL
600 
WHUS71 KPHI 131854
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025

ANZ450-451-132000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and seas have diminished. Therefore, the Small Craft
Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

ANZ452-132000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and seas have diminished. Therefore, the Small Craft
Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

ANZ453>455-132200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
068 
WHUS71 KPHI 132156
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
556 PM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025

ANZ453>455-132300-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250413T2200Z/
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-
556 PM EDT Sun Apr 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds and seas continue to decrease and are now largely below
Small Craft Advisory thresholds. Therefore, the SCA will be
allowed to expire. Seas may linger around 4-5 feet for the 
remainder of the evening.

$$

AKL

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 Apr 10, 1:30 AM EDT, 1 hour 49 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 10, 1:30 AM EDT, 1 hour 49 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
130 AM EDT Thu Apr 10 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Cool and dry high pressure will shift offshore overnight. Low
pressure then arrives late Thursday through Saturday, resulting
in moderating temperatures and another prolonged period of wet
and unsettled weather. The low pressure system may linger near
the area into Sunday. High pressure will push offshore to our
south into early next week, resulting in a period of above
normal temperatures.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
High pressure is moving off the coast at this hour as low
pressure advances eastward and reaches as far as Ohio by around
sunrise Thursday. Skies will continue to cloud over through the
overnight. Expect lows generally in the middle to upper 30s
south and the low to mid 30s north. Our Delmarva Counties that
have officially entered the growing season will be close to
Frost Advisory criteria but given the temperatures will be
pretty marginal and RHs should stay below 80 percent, opted to
hold off on issuing Frost Advisory.

For Thursday, the aformentioned low will weaken as it moves
eastward through Ohio as energy in the upper levels will be
diving more to the south. Despite this, there will be enough
warm advection and PVA driven lift to bring a bit of rain at
least into portions of eastern PA by midday into the afternoon.
Our POPs from Berks County northward toward the Poconos reach to
around 60 percent. Meanwhile POPs near the I-95 corridor will
max out around 20 to 30 percent. Also worth noting, there could
be a little wet snow mixing in at times over the Pocono Plateau.
Highs For Thursday should be pretty similar to today despite
the WAA pattern due to it being mainly cloudy.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The period Thursday night through Saturday will be unsettled,
generally wet, and cool.

Broad low pressure moves into western New York/southern Ontario
on Thursday Night before occluding on Friday. This will result
in some light rain developing Thursday Night over the area, but
rainfall amounts will remain light around 0.10" to 0.25" or so.
There should be a brief break sometime on Friday, most likely
around early to midday, but a new surface low looks to develop
over the Carolinas, lifting northward up the coast through the
day on Friday. This will bring another round of heavier and more
widespread rain into Friday Night as we continue to make
inroads on the ongoing drought.

NBM Probability of 1+ inch of rain Thursday through early
Saturday is around 70-80% across the region, though some
embedded heavier rain looks likely to the point some spots may
get as high or even over 2 inches of rain. Probability of 2+
inches of rain through Saturday hovers around 20-30%, a not
insignificant number especially since the highest probabilities
are centered near the I-95 corridor. This could result in some
urban and poor drainage flooding of low lying areas. A Marginal
Risk (1/4) remains in place for most of the region for excessive
rainfall for Friday through Friday night. Cannot rule out some
rumbles of thunder either, mainly from the I-95 corridor and
east, though no severe weather is anticipated.

The surface low that moves up the coast on Friday night will
meander nearby as an upper level trough over the eastern US
tries to close off. This should result in some scattered to
numerous showers hanging around through Saturday. Additional
rainfall amounts around 0.10" to 0.25" at most.

Temperatures through the end of the week and first half of the
weekend will be in the mid 40s/low to mid 50s for highs and mid
30s/low to mid 40s for lows.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
A deep upper level trough crosses the region on Saturday Night,
with an associated surface low slowly pulling away. Drier air
begins to work in on the backside of the low with showers
gradually moving out. Pretty good agreement among guidance in
the positioning and timing of the upper level trough passing.
With the surface low pulling away, Sunday should be mainly dry,
though a few showers are possible near the coast. Temperatures
will be a few degrees below normal with lower heights aloft and
northwest flow ushering in some cooler air, bringing highs in
the 50s to near 60 degrees.

Upper level ridging begins to work in on Sunday Night, with
high pressure at the surface sliding by to the south into next
week. With heights rising and flow turning more southwesterly,
temperatures quickly moderate for Monday and Tuesday, even going
into above normal territory. Pretty good consensus that highs
likely get to near 70 degrees on Monday, and especially Tuesday
when some mid 70s are possible at lower elevations. A frontal
system could come in sometime on Tuesday, knocking down
temperatures toward more seasonable levels for the middle of
next week. This frontal system could also bring some
precipitation, though low confidence on that as the upper air
pattern solutions diverge beyond Tuesday.

Overnight lows through the long-term look to be in the 40s,
with perhaps some areas up north getting into the upper 30s. The
Frost/Freeze program for spring expands tomorrow to areas south
of I-78, and temperatures overnight in the long term should be
warm enough to not have any cold weather concerns for
agriculture.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Through 12z...Increasing clouds overnight but remaining VFR.
S/SE winds around 5 knots or less. High confidence.

Today...

VFR for the I-95 and South Jersey terminals with cloud
bases lowering through the day but staying above FL050. Winds
picking up out of the southeast around 10-15 kt with gusts
around 20 kt. High confidence.

For KRDG/KABE, conditions should stay VFR with scattered showers
around, but cannot rule out MVFR CIGs reaching the terminal in
the afternoon. Would put the probability around 20-30% or so
that MVFR conditions reach the terminals before 00z.
Southeasterly winds 10-15 kt with gusts around 20 kt. Moderate
confidence.

Tonight...MVFR CIGs overspread the region through the first half
of the night, eventually dropping down to IFR after 06z. Periods
of light showers likely mixed in but expecting visibility to
stay up given the light nature of showers. Cannot rule out
periods of MVFR VSBYs though. Moderate confidence overall.

Outlook...

Friday through Friday Night...IFR conditions expected with
rain, which could be heavy at times, moving through.

Saturday...Sub-VFR conditions possible with some scattered
showers and low clouds around.

Saturday Night...Sub-VFR conditions possible with chance of
rain (30- 40%) and low clouds around.

Sunday and Monday...VFR. No significant weather.

&&

.MARINE...
There could be a few wind gusts to around 20 knots Thursday
afternoon but conditions are expected to stay below Small Craft
Advisory levels. Seas generally around 2 to 3 feet with the
benign weather.

Outlook...

Thursday Night...No marine hazards expected.

Friday through Sunday...SCA conditions expected as seas build
toward 5 to 7 feet. Wind gusts 25-30 kt possible late Friday
into Friday Night.

Sunday night through Monday...No marine hazards expected.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Humidity levels will be higher for Thursday with minimum RH
values generally around 40 to 60 percent precluding any fire
weather concerns.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Hoeflich/Staarmann
NEAR TERM...Fitzsimmons/Hoeflich/MJL
SHORT TERM...Hoeflich/Staarmann
LONG TERM...Hoeflich/Staarmann
AVIATION...Fitzsimmons/Hoeflich/MJL
MARINE...Fitzsimmons/Hoeflich
FIRE WEATHER...NWS PHI

The office that day

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

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