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Gale Warning 9, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 15, 2026

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 15, 12:47 PM EDTWind AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more37 hr
Mar 15, 12:52 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI17 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.