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Gale Warning 7, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 21, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Feb 21, 2026, 2:23 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 26 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 21, 2026, 2:23 PM EST (19:23 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 23, 2026, 5:46 PM EST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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278 
WHUS71 KPHI 211923
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

ANZ430-220830-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0007.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0007.260222T2100Z-260223T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  extremely rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous marine conditions could begin as
  early as mid-morning Sunday, but winds are not expected to reach
  gale force until Sunday afternoon.

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>452-220830-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1800Z/
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-
223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 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...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous marine conditions could begin as
  early as mid-morning Sunday, but winds are not expected to reach
  storm force until Sunday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-220830-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1800Z/
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-
223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 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...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous marine conditions could begin as
  early as mid-morning Sunday, but winds are not expected to reach
  storm force until Sunday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-220830-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  extremely rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous marine conditions could begin as
  early as mid-morning Sunday, but winds are not expected to reach
  storm force until Sunday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
373 
WHUS71 KPHI 221944
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
244 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

ANZ430-230845-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
244 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to reach gale force by
  this evening.

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>452-230845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
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-
244 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 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 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to reach storm force by
  this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-230845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
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-
244 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 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 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to reach storm force by
  this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-230845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
244 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to reach storm force by
  this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
040 
WHUS71 KPHI 230320
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1020 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

ANZ430-231600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1020 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero
  visibility at times through Monday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-231600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
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-
1020 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 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 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero
  visibility at times through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-231600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
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-
1020 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 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 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero
  visibility at times through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-231600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1020 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero
  visibility at times through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Staarmann
946 
WHUS71 KPHI 230844
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
344 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

ANZ430-232200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
344 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north 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...Heavy snow could lead to near zero 
  visibility at times through Monday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-232200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
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-
344 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 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 6 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero 
  visibility at times through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-232200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
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-
344 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 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 6 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero 
  visibility at times through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-232200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
344 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero 
  visibility at times through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Staarmann
225 
WHUS71 KPHI 231404
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
904 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

ANZ431-232300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
904 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

* WHERE...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.


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>455-232300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
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-
904 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-232300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
904 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north 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.


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>452-232300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
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-
904 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 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 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
975 
WHUS71 KPHI 231756
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1256 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

ANZ450>452-232300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
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-
1256 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 13 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 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-232300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1256 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST 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 EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ453>455-232300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
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-
1256 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 12 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 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-232300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1256 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST 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 EST 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.

&&

$$
290 
WHUS71 KPHI 232246
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
546 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

ANZ430-431-241200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0023.260223T2300Z-260224T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
546 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gusts between 30 and 35 kts are
  possible this evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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-
546 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....A few gusts between 30 and 35 kts are
  possible this evening. 

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
Feb 21, 2:36 AM ESTStorm WatchPHI12 hr
Feb 21, 3:27 AM ESTBlizzard WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more58 hr
Feb 21, 3:27 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningPHIBurlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer and 6 more58 hr
Feb 21, 2:23 PM ESTStorm WarningPHI47 hr
Feb 21, 2:45 PM ESTCoastal Flood WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean38 hr

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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.