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Gale Warning 12, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

May 22, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at May 22, 2026, 2:36 PM EDT. It took effect at May 23, 2026, 2:26 AM EDT. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 22, 2026, 2:36 PM EDT (18:36 UTC)
In effect from
May 23, 2026, 2:26 AM EDT
Expired
May 24, 2026, 1:02 AM EDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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392 
WHUS71 KPHI 221836
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

ANZ451-452-230900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T1000Z-260524T0600Z/
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-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-230900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T1000Z-260524T0200Z/
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-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ481-482-230900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T1000Z-260524T0600Z/
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-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ483-485-230900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T1000Z-260524T0200Z/
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-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-230900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260524T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

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

* WHAT...East 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.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-230900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-260524T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...East 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 midnight EDT Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-230900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260524T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
236 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt and very rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Saturday night.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
535 
WHUS71 KPHI 230626
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
226 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026

ANZ451-452-232200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T0626Z-260524T0600Z/
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-
226 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...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 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-232200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260523T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T0626Z-260524T0200Z/
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-
226 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island 
  DE out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ481-482-232200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T0626Z-260524T0600Z/
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-
226 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ483-485-232200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0012.260523T0626Z-260524T0200Z/
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-
226 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...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...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-232200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260524T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
226 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026

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

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-232200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-260524T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
226 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 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 midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-232200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260524T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
226 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 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 midnight EDT tonight.

* 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
584 
WHUS71 KPHI 231843
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
243 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

ANZ451-452-481-482-240600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260524T0600Z/
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-
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-
243 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 10 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, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Little 
  Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-483-485-240200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260524T0200Z/
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 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-
243 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 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, 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...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-240900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260525T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
243 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

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

* WHAT...East 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.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-240600-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-260524T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
243 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East 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 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-240600-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260524T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
243 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East 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 2 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.

&&

$$

DeSilva
132 
WHUS71 KPHI 240155
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
955 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

ANZ451-452-241500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260524T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260525T1000Z/
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-
955 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-241500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260524T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260525T1000Z/
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-
955 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island 
  DE 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.

&&

$$

ANZ483-485-240300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260524T0200Z/
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-
955 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have fallen below gale force and the Gale Warning has been
allowed to be cancelled.

$$

ANZ481-482-240600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260524T0600Z/
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-
955 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  9 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-241500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260525T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
955 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

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

* WHAT...East 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.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-240600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-260524T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
955 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-240600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260524T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
955 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 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 2 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.

&&

$$

Guzzo
506 
WHUS71 KPHI 240502
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
102 AM EDT Sun May 24 2026

ANZ481-482-240615-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260524T0600Z/
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-
102 AM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds continue to diminish to less than 34 kt. Therefore, the Gale
Warning is no longer in effect.

$$

ANZ431-240615-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260524T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
102 AM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds continue to diminish to less than 25 kt. Therefore, the 
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

$$

ANZ430-240615-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-260524T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
102 AM EDT Sun May 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds continue to diminish to less than 25 kt. Therefore, the 
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

$$

ANZ450>455-241800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260525T1000Z/
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-
102 AM EDT Sun May 24 2026

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

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* 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.

&&

$$

MPS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 22, 3:54 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean50 hr

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Gale Warnings in New Jersey, 2026Every gale warning in 2026

Sources

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