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Gale Warning 3, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Jan 24, 2026, 1:59 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 25, 2026, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Jan 24, 2026, 1:59 PM EST (18:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 25, 2026, 6:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 25, 2026, 8:38 PM EST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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499 WHUS71 KPHI 241859 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 159 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ANZ450-451-250900- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0003.260125T1700Z-260126T0500Z/ 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- 159 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 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...From noon Sunday to midnight EST Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. 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. && $$ ANZ452>455-250900- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 159 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-250900- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 159 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast 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...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. 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. && $$
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114 WHUS71 KPHI 250640 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 140 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ANZ450-451-252100- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0003.260125T1700Z-260126T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 140 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ452>455-252100- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ 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- 140 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-252100- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 140 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Hoeflich
737 WHUS71 KPHI 251835 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 135 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ANZ450-451-260500- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T0500Z/ 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- 135 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * 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 midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. 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. && $$ ANZ452>455-252300- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260125T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 135 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-252300- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 135 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast 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 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. 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. && $$ MJL
088 WHUS71 KPHI 252252 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 552 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ANZ430-431-261200- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260125T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.260125T2300Z-260126T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0004.260126T1800Z-260127T0900Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 552 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-261200- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260125T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.260125T2300Z-260126T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0004.260126T1800Z-260127T0900Z/ 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- 552 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-451-261200- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0004.260126T1800Z-260127T0900Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 552 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
092 WHUS71 KPHI 260138 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 838 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ANZ450-451-261445- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T0500Z/ /O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.260126T1800Z-260127T0900Z/ 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- 838 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ430-261445- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260126T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.260126T1800Z-260127T0900Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 838 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ431-261445- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.260126T1800Z-260127T0900Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 838 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-261445- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0004.260126T1800Z-260127T0900Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 838 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 6:09 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | PHI | 7 hr |
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