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Gale Warning 4, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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.
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- 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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 1:16 AM EST | Cold Weather Advisory | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more | 7 days |
| Jan 26, 1:28 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory | PHI | 56 hr |
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