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Gale Warning 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 14, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Jan 14, 2026, 2:17 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 15, 2026, 5:47 PM EST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 14, 2026, 2:17 PM EST (19:17 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2026, 5:47 PM EST
Expired
Jan 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

540 
WHUS71 KPHI 141917
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
217 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

ANZ450>452-150900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
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-
217 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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>455-150900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
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-
217 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 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 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-150900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0005.260115T0800Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
217 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale 
  Warning, west 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 and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point 
  NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM EST 
  Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 10 AM 
  EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Hoeflich
5 follow-up statements
451 
WHUS71 KPHI 150811
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

ANZ450>452-152100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
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-
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt 
  and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Friday.

* 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>455-152100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
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-
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt 
  and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 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 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of gale force wind gusts
  near 35 kt is possible as a cold front pushes offshore this 
  morning.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-152100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
311 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt 
  and very rough waters. For the Gale Warning, west 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 and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point 
  NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of gale force wind gusts
  near 35 kt is possible as a cold front pushes offshore this 
  morning.

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
706 
WHUS71 KPHI 151711
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1211 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

ANZ450>452-160615-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
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-
1211 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Friday.

* 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>455-160615-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
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-
1211 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 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 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-160615-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2300Z-260116T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1211 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

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

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
684 
WHUS71 KPHI 152247
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
547 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

ANZ430-431-161100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2247Z-260116T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
547 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 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 and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point 
  NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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>452-161100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2247Z-260116T1500Z/
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-
547 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 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 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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>455-161100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0002.260115T2247Z-260116T1500Z/
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-
547 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 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 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MPS
356 
WHUS71 KPHI 160754
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
254 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

ANZ450>452-161500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T1500Z/
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-
254 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 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 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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>455-161500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T1500Z/
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 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 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 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-161500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T1500Z/
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 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 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 and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point 
  NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann
296 
WHUS71 KPHI 161447
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
947 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

ANZ430-431-161800-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0006.260116T1500Z-260116T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
947 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  choppy waters expected.

* 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 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ452-161800-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0006.260116T1500Z-260116T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
947 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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>455-161800-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0006.260116T1500Z-260116T1800Z/
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-
947 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 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...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-162000-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0006.260116T1500Z-260116T2000Z/
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-
947 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little 
  Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 1:19 AM ESTGale WatchPHI13 hr
Jan 14, 1:19 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI40 hr

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Sources

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