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Gale Warning 4, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 26, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Jan 26, 2026, 1:28 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 26, 2026, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 24 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 26, 2026, 1:28 AM EST (06:28 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 26, 2026, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 27, 2026, 5:31 AM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

743 
WHUS71 KPHI 260628
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
128 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

ANZ430-262100-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260126T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.260126T1800Z-260127T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0004.260126T1100Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.260126T1800Z-260127T1300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
128 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds gusting to
  25 kt kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM 
  EST Tuesday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 1 PM this 
  afternoon to 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-262100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260126T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.260126T1800Z-260127T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0004.260126T1100Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.260126T1800Z-260127T1300Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
128 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds gusting to
  25 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM 
  EST Tuesday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 1 PM this 
  afternoon to 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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>455-262100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260126T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0004.260126T1800Z-260127T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0004.260126T1100Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.260126T2300Z-260127T1800Z/
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-
128 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt
  and seas 7 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to
  30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft expected. For 
  the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM 
  EST Tuesday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
426 
WHUS71 KPHI 261159
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
659 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

ANZ430-431-270200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.260126T1800Z-260127T1300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
659 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray 
  expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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>455-270200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.260126T2300Z-260127T1800Z/
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-
659 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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.

&&

$$
564 
WHUS71 KPHI 261835
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
135 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

ANZ430-431-270800-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260127T1300Z/
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 Mon Jan 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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>455-270800-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.260126T2300Z-260127T1800Z/
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-
135 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...The New Jersey and Delaware Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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.

&&

$$
976 
WHUS71 KPHI 270355
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1055 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

ANZ430-431-271200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.260127T0355Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260127T1300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1055 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and very rough waters. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-271200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260127T1800Z/
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-
1055 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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.

&&

$$
670 
WHUS71 KPHI 271031
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
531 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

ANZ450>455-280015-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0014.260127T1031Z-260128T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260127T1800Z/
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-
531 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of below Small Craft Advisory
  conditions is possible this afternoon before winds increase
  again tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-271300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260127T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260127T1300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
531 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay. 

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 26, 1:16 AM ESTCold Weather AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more7 days
Jan 26, 1:28 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryPHI56 hr

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Sources

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