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Gale Warning 9, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale warning at Mar 15, 2026, 12:52 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 16, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT. 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
- Mar 15, 2026, 12:52 PM EDT (16:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 16, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2026, 5:48 AM EDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
The text
As transmitted.
296 WHUS71 KPHI 151652 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1252 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ANZ450>455-161000- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.260315T2200Z-260316T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0008.260316T1000Z-260317T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.260316T1000Z-260317T0600Z/ 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- 1252 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-161000- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0008.260316T1000Z-260317T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0009.260316T1000Z-260317T0600Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1252 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
5 follow-up statements
151 WHUS71 KPHI 160613 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 213 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ANZ450>455-162100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260316T1000Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0009.260316T1000Z-260317T0600Z/ 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- 213 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-162100- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0009.260316T1000Z-260317T0600Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 213 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
212 WHUS71 KPHI 161048 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 648 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ANZ450>455-170000- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0600Z/ 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- 648 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-170000- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0600Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 648 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Staarmann
382 WHUS71 KPHI 161540 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1140 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ANZ450>455-171000- /O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1000Z/ 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- 1140 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-171000- /O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1140 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
056 WHUS71 KPHI 161916 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 316 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ANZ450>455-171000- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1000Z/ 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- 316 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-171000- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 316 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
969 WHUS71 KPHI 170948 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 548 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ANZ450>455-172300- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.260317T0948Z-260318T1500Z/ 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- 548 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale gusts are possible thorugh 8 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-172300- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.260317T0948Z-260318T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 548 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale gusts are possible through 8 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 12:47 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more | 37 hr |
| Mar 15, 12:52 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | PHI | 17 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.