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Gale Warning 13, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

September 22, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Sep 22, 2026, 2:49 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 22, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 48 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued: Sep 22, 2026, 2:49 AM EDT (06:49 UTC)
In effect from: Sep 22, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
Expired: Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
In force: 48 hr
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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554 
WHUS71 KPHI 220649
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
249 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

ANZ450>455-222000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260922T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
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-
249 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...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
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to
  35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* 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 Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may persist through
  Friday night or Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-222000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260922T0649Z-260923T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260923T1000Z-260924T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260923T1000Z-260924T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
249 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale 
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and very rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-222000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260922T0649Z-260922T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260923T1000Z-260924T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
249 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale 
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and very rough waters expected.

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

* 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 Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may persist through
  Friday night or Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-485-222000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
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-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
249 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may persist through
  Friday night or Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

Staarmann

1 follow-up statement

966 
WHUS71 KPHI 221832
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
232 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

ANZ450>455-230745-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260922T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
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-
232 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...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 THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 30 
  kt and seas 7 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* 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 Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may continue into
  this weekend. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-230745-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260923T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260923T1000Z-260924T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
232 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale 
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and very rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-230745-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260922T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
232 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...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 THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale 
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and very rough waters expected.

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

* 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 Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may continue into
  this weekend. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-485-230745-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
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-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
232 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may continue into
  this weekend. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Sep 22, 2:51 AM EDT	Wind Advisory	PHI	Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean	45 hr
Sep 22, 4:14 PM EDT	Coastal Flood Warning	PHI	Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Ocean	57 hr
Sep 22, 4:14 PM EDT	Coastal Flood Advisory	PHI	Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Middlesex, Monmouth	60 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.