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Gale Warning 10, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 19, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Apr 19, 2026, 12:48 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 19, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 19, 2026, 12:48 AM EDT (04:48 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 19, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 19, 2026, 4:55 PM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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510 
WHUS71 KPHI 190448
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1248 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

ANZ431-453>455-191800-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.260419T1200Z-260419T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0010.260419T1200Z-260419T2100Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
1248 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1/2 NM. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...In Delaware Bay Waters, Delaware Bay waters south of
  East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. In Atlantic coastal waters,
  Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out
  20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM 
  EDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected in the
  vicinity of the mouth of the Delaware 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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ485-191800-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0010.260419T1200Z-260419T2100Z/
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
1248 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/2 NM or less. For the Gale Warning, northwest 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM 
  EDT this afternoon.

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

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ451-452-191800-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.260419T1200Z-260419T2200Z/
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-
1248 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/2 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 
  to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Great Egg Inlet 
  NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning 
  to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ481>483-191000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1000Z/
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
1248 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/2 NM or less.

* WHERE...Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ450-191800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.260419T1200Z-260419T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
1248 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-191800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.260419T1200Z-260419T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1248 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest 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.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

Johnson
4 follow-up statements
014 
WHUS71 KPHI 190819
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

ANZ431-453>455-485-192100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0010.260419T1200Z-260419T2100Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to as low as 1/2 NM. For the Gale Warning, northwest
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Delaware Bay Waters, Delaware Bay waters south of
  East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. In Atlantic coastal waters,
  Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out
  20 NM and Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM 
  EDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected in the 
  vicinity of the mouth of the Delaware 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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ450-192130-
/O.EXB.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.260419T1200Z-260419T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to as low as 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning 
  to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ480-191300-
/O.EXB.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1300Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to as low as 1/2 NM.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ451-452-192130-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.260419T1200Z-260419T2200Z/
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-
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to as low as 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to
  5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Great Egg Inlet 
  NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning 
  to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ481>483-191300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1300Z/
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to as low as 1/2 NM.

* WHERE...Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ 
  from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ 
  to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ430-192130-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.260419T1200Z-260419T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest 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.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

Johnson
945 
WHUS71 KPHI 191259
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
859 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

ANZ431-453>455-485-192100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T2100Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
859 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...In Delaware Bay Waters, Delaware Bay waters south of 
  East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. In Atlantic coastal 
  waters, 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 and Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE 
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-192200-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260419T2200Z/
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-
859 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great 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.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-191400-
/O.EXP.KPHI.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T1300Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
859 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

Visibility has improved above 1 NM. Thus, the Marine Dense Fog
Advisory will expire.

$$

ANZ430-192200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260419T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
859 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest 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.

* 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
314 
WHUS71 KPHI 191805
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
205 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

ANZ431-200300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260420T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
205 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-485-192100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T2100Z/
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-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
205 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...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 and Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE 
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-200300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260420T0300Z/
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-
205 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-200300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260420T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
205 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest 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.

* WHEN...Until 11 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
661 
WHUS71 KPHI 192055
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
455 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

ANZ453>455-200300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260420T0300Z/
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-
455 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...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 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ485-192200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260419T2100Z/
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
455 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have fallen below 34 knots. Therefore, the Gale Warning has
been cancelled.

$$

ANZ450>452-200300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260420T0300Z/
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-
455 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-200300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-260420T0300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
455 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 11 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.

&&

$$

AKL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 19, 1:11 AM EDTFreeze WarningPHISussex33 hr
Apr 19, 1:46 PM EDTFrost AdvisoryPHIHunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Warren18 hr
Apr 19, 4:37 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Cape May, Cumberland10 hr

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