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Small Craft Advisory 7, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 15, 2025

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Jan 15, 2025, 3:40 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2025, 3:40 AM EST (08:40 UTC)
Expired
Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

681 
WHUS71 KPHI 150840
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
340 AM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

ANZ430-431-151800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250115T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0007.250115T0840Z-250116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250115T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
340 AM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-151800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250115T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0007.250115T0840Z-250116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250115T1800Z/
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-
340 AM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-151800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250115T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0007.250115T0840Z-250116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250115T1800Z/
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-
340 AM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
723 
WHUS71 KPHI 151749
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1249 PM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

ANZ430-431-161030-
/O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250115T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250115T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.250116T0000Z-250116T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1249 PM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray 
  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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 11 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-161030-
/O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250115T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250116T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.250116T0000Z-250116T1600Z/
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-
1249 PM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 11 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$
516 
WHUS71 KPHI 152316
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
616 PM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

ANZ430-431-161230-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.250116T0000Z-250116T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
616 PM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Moderate accumulation of freezing spray 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...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-161230-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250116T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.250116T0000Z-250116T1600Z/
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-
616 PM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 11 AM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$
484 
WHUS71 KPHI 160225
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
925 PM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

ANZ450>455-161530-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250116T0500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250116T1600Z/
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-
925 PM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 11 AM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-161530-
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250116T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
925 PM EST Wed Jan 15 2025

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* 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 11 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 15, 12:49 PM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryPHI15 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.