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Gale Warning 15, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

September 26, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Sep 26, 2026, 5:51 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 26, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 24 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
Sep 26, 2026, 5:51 PM EDT (21:51 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 26, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 27, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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As transmitted.

563 
WHUS71 KPHI 262151
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
551 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ454-455-271100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260926T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260926T2200Z-260927T1600Z/
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-
551 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-271100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260926T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0015.260926T2200Z-260927T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
551 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest 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...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-271100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
551 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  very rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-271100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
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-
551 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 ft.

* 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 and Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-271100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
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-
551 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 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, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ485-270400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260927T0400Z/
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
551 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  13 to 17 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
962 
WHUS71 KPHI 270345
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1145 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ485-271645-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260927T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
1145 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-271600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1145 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-271600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1145 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  very rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-271600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
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-
1145 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...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 noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-271600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
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-
1145 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 ft.

* 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 and Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-271600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
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-
1145 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 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, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

MJL
735 
WHUS71 KPHI 270807
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
407 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

ANZ450>453-272200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
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-
407 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 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, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-271600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
407 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-271600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
407 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-271600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
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-
407 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...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 noon EDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ485-272200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
407 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-271600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
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-
407 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 9 to 13 ft.

* 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 and Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

MJL
829 
WHUS71 KPHI 271443
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1043 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

ANZ480>483-272200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260927T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
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-
1043 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

* 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 and Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-272200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1043 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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...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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-272200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1043 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-272200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
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-
1043 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ485-272200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
1043 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
  to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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>453-272200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
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-
1043 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 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, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

Kruzdlo
801 
WHUS71 KPHI 272132
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
532 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

ANZ450>453-281045-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0079.260927T2200Z-260928T1200Z/
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-
532 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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, 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 and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-281045-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0079.260927T2200Z-260928T1200Z/
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-
532 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...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 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-280600-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0079.260927T2200Z-260928T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
532 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-280200-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0079.260927T2200Z-260928T0200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
532 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 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...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ485-272245-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
532 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished below gales, but gusts of up to 30 kt will
remain possible. 

$$

ANZ480>483-272245-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260927T2200Z/
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-
532 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished below gales, but gusts of up to 30 kt will
remain possible. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Sep 26, 3:37 PM EDT, 2 hours 14 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1. The nor'easter will retrograde back towards New Jersey over the weekend before finally departing on Tuesday. This will bring periods of additonal rainfall and strong winds to the region. 2. More Moderate to Minor tidal flooding expected for tonight and Sunday. Highest levels water levels will trend less as the storm begins to weaken later Sunday. 3. Dangerous rip currents and high surf are expected at the Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches through Sunday. Additional beach and dune erosion can be expected.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 26, 3:37 PM EDT, 2 hours 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
337 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Minor flooding is expected along the Millstone River at Blackwells
Mills.

The Wind Advisory has been expanded north and west.

The existing High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories have been
extended in time with the exception of the Delaware Beaches.

The Storm Warnings/Gales have been extended in time with
the exception of lower Delaware Bay and the adjacent Atlantic.

Key message 3 updated with latest rip current forecast.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. The nor'easter will retrograde back towards New Jersey over the
weekend before finally departing on Tuesday. This will bring periods
of additonal rainfall and strong winds to the region.

2. More Moderate to Minor tidal flooding expected for tonight
and Sunday. Highest levels water levels will trend less as the
storm begins to weaken later Sunday.

3. Dangerous rip currents and high surf are expected at the Jersey
Shore and Delaware Beaches through Sunday. Additional beach and dune
erosion can be expected.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...The nor'easter will retrograde back towards New
Jersey over the weekend before finally departing on Tuesday. This
will bring periods of additonal rainfall and strong winds to the
region.

Broad high pressure remains centered over eastern Canada and extends
back into the Great Lakes. While the high will weaken and lift into
northern portions of the Province of Quebec, it will still be strong
enough to create a tight pressure gradient between it and the low
off the New Jersey coast. While we'll see a little bit of lull in
the winds overnight, an increase is once again expected tomorrow.

We will keep the High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories in place,
but extend them into Sunday. We have posted new Wind Advisories for
our remaining zones to the north and west. Given that trees still
have their leaves, the combination of these winds and heavy rain
will result in downed trees and also power lines. Property damage
cannot be ruled at the coast where the winds are highest.

With the track closer to the coast, the higher PoPs that were
introduced early this morning will remain in place. PoPs are pretty
much in the 80 to 100 percent range across the whole area tonight
and Sunday. Event rainfall totals will be in the 1 to 2 inch range
along the I-95 corridor and points north and west with as much as 3
inches over much of eastern New Jersey. Locally heavier amounts are
possible. This will be over a 48 to 60 hour timeframe, so widespread
freshwater flooding is not anticipated at this time. That said, the
Millstone River at Griggstown is now expected to crest above flood
stage. This is our only forecast point above flood stage. It goes
without saying that and freshwater runoff will exacerbate the
flooding along the coast. It simply will not be able to drain. We
cannot rule out a few embedded thunderstorms.

KEY MESSAGE 2...More Moderate to Minor tidal flooding expected
for tonight and Sunday. Highest levels water levels will trend
less as the storm begins to weaken later Sunday.

A slow moving Nor'easter offshore will remain into Sunday and
begin to weaken. Although this current/most recent high tide will
be/has been the most impactful, we're not out of the woods yet
along the coast and back bays. Additional flooding will occur
over the next several high tides. There are no changes with the
headlines right now. While widespread major flooding is not
expected going forward, widespread moderate is.

For Delaware Bay communities, north/northeast winds will keep
pushing water to the west side of the Bay and onto the Delaware
coast. This will increase the water levels for those communities.
The Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 2 AM Sunday
for Kent and Sussex, DE. Moderate Flood levels are forecasted for
Cumberland and Salem, NJ as well as New Castle, DE, so the Warning
will remain in place across these areas.

For the tidal Delaware River, we expect the minor tidal flooding
will take place both with the upcoming high tide this afternoon
and again early Sunday morning. The strong North to Northeast
flow is for the most part keeping the water levels in check for
those areas.

As mentioned above,the north to northeast winds will limit the
tidal flooding threat for the Chesapeake Bay. Some spotty minor
tidal flooding is anticipated at Claiborne around dawn Sunday,
but nothing higher than that at this time.

KEY MESSAGE 3...Dangerous rip currents and high surf are expected at
the Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches through Sunday. Additional
beach and dune erosion can be expected.

A nor'easter is bringing strong north to northeast winds and
high seas for our marine zones. Breaking waves within the surf
zone of 6 to 12 feet will occur through Sunday. Dangerous rip
currents will accompany the high surf, making it extremely
dangerous to enter the water at any time through Sunday. The
high surf and strong winds are resulting in areas of beach
erosion across the Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches. Across
some locales, large breaking waves and run- up are also eroding
dunes.

The High Risk for life threatening rip currents remains in
effect through Sunday for all beaches. A High Surf Advisory is
in effect for all beaches through Sunday as well.

The risk for dangerous rip currents will begin to decrease on
Monday as winds shift offshore and wave heights begin to
decrease. For now have opted for a MODERATE risk for all shore
points.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Rest of this afternoon...Mainly MVFR conditions. A period of IFR
conditions is possible. Winds northerly 15 to 25 knots gusts to 30-
40 knots. Coastal locations gusting to 40+ knots. Numerous showers.

Tonight...Widespread MVFR and IFR conditions in rain, fog, and low
CIGs. N winds 15 to 20 kt with 30 to 35 kt gusts inland and gusts as
high as 40 kt from time to time at KACY.

Sunday...Widespread MVFR and IFR conditions in rain, fog, and low
CIGs. NW to N winds 15 to 20 kt with 30 to 35 kt gusts.

Outlook...

Sunday night...Continued MVFR/IFR conditions in lingering SHRA.
Diminishing winds.

Monday through Monday night...Conditions improve to MVFR, then
to VFR late Monday and Monday night.

Tuesday through Thursday...VFR conditions expected.

&&

.MARINE...
Widespread storm force winds can be expected across our central and
northern nearshore and offshore waters through midday Sunday. For
our southern waters and Delaware bay, storm force winds will
continue through at least today and be followed up with Gales at
some point.

For our central and northern ocean zones, winds will average 35 to
45 kt with gusts as high as 60 kt through tonight. On the Delaware
Bay for the remainder of the day, winds will average 20 to 30 kt
with gusts as high as 40 kt for the upper bay and up to 50 kt for
the lower bay.

Seas will be very rough, as high as 15 to 20 ft on the ocean
during this time. VSBY restrictions in rain.

Sunday...Widespread Gales are expected with gusts of 35-45 kts,
gradually diminishing below Gale criteria through late afternoon.
Seas 8-12 feet early diminish to 6-8 feet late.

Outlook...

Sunday night...Conditions expected to improve considerably. Small
Craft Advisory conditions likely.

Monday-Monday night...Conditions continue to improve. Seas may
remain above advisory levels while winds continue to diminish
below 25 knots.

Tuesday through Thursday...Conditions expected to be below advisory
levels.

Rip Currents...Please see Key Message 3 above.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Wind Advisory until noon EDT Sunday for PAZ054-055-060>062-070-
     071-101>106.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 5 AM EDT Sunday for PAZ070-071-
     106.
NJ...Coastal Flood Warning until 3 AM EDT Sunday for NJZ016.
     Wind Advisory until noon EDT Sunday for NJZ001-007>010-012-013-
     015>023-027.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 2 PM EDT Sunday for NJZ012>014-
     020>027.
     High Risk for Rip Currents through Sunday evening for NJZ014-
     024>026.
     High Surf Advisory until 8 PM EDT Sunday for NJZ014-024>026.
     High Wind Warning until noon EDT Sunday for NJZ014-024>026.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 5 AM EDT Sunday for NJZ017>019.
DE...Coastal Flood Warning until 3 AM EDT Sunday for DEZ001.
     Wind Advisory until noon EDT Sunday for DEZ001>003.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 2 PM EDT Sunday for DEZ002>004.
     High Wind Warning until 6 PM EDT this evening for DEZ004.
     High Risk for Rip Currents through Sunday evening for DEZ004.
     High Surf Advisory until 8 PM EDT Sunday for DEZ004.
MD...None.
MARINE...Gale Warning until noon EDT Sunday for ANZ430.
     Storm Warning until 6 PM EDT this evening for ANZ431-454-455.
     Storm Warning until noon EDT Sunday for ANZ450>453-480>483.
     Storm Warning until midnight EDT tonight for ANZ485.

&&

DISCUSSION...Cooper/Kruzdlo/PO/Robertson
AVIATION...Kruzdlo/PO/Robertson
MARINE...Kruzdlo/PO/Robertson

In the hours before

Local storm report, Sep 26, 4:19 PM EDT, 1 hour 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
419 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0300 PM     Coastal Flood    Long Neck               38.62N 75.15W
09/26/2026                   Sussex             DE   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Extensive flooding around buildings and
            roads.

&&

PO
Local storm report, Sep 26, 4:34 PM EDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
434 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0240 PM     Coastal Flood    Margate City            39.32N 74.51W
09/26/2026                   Atlantic           NJ   Storm Chaser

            Extensive Road flooding in Margate NJ.

&&

PO

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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.