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Gale Warning 11, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 25, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Apr 25, 2026, 3:33 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 26, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Apr 25, 2026, 3:33 PM EDT (19:33 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 26, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 26, 2026, 2:54 PM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

656 
WHUS71 KPHI 251933
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026

ANZ451>455-260845-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260426T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.260426T1100Z-260427T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0011.260426T1000Z-260427T0000Z/
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-
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 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, 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 6 AM EDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ481>483-485-260845-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.260426T1100Z-260427T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0011.260426T1000Z-260427T0000Z/
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-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 ft expected.

* 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, Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape May NJ to 
  Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-260845-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.260425T2000Z-260427T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-260845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260427T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast 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 8 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.

&&

$$

AKL
2 follow-up statements
714 
WHUS71 KPHI 260550
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
150 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

ANZ451>455-261900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260426T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.260426T1000Z-260427T0000Z/
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-
150 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 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, 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 6 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ481>483-485-261900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.260426T1000Z-260427T0000Z/
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-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
150 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 ft expected.

* 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, Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape May NJ to 
  Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-261900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260427T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
150 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-261900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260427T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
150 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast 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 8 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann
394 
WHUS71 KPHI 261854
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

ANZ451>455-270800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260427T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0047.260426T1854Z-260427T2200Z/
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-
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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, 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 Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ481>483-485-262000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260427T0000Z/
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-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have fallen below 34 knots. Therefore, the Gale Warning
is cancelled.

$$

ANZ430-431-262000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260427T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have fallen below 25 knots. Therefore, the Small Craft
Advisory is cancelled.

$$

ANZ450-270800-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260427T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

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

* WHAT...Northeast 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.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Monday.

* 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

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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.