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Gale Watch 11, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

September 24, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Sep 24, 2026, 3:09 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 24, 2026, 3:09 AM EDT (07:09 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 25, 2026, 1:52 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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540 
WHUS71 KPHI 240709
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
309 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

ANZ480>483-485-242000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
309 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 16 ft. For the Storm Watch,
  north winds 30 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 
  17 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the 
  Storm Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-242000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260925T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
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-
309 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft. For the Storm Watch,
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 13
  ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the 
  Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-242000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
309 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters. For the Gale Watch,
  north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough waters
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For 
  the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-242000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260924T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
309 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, north
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through 
  Saturday afternoon.

* 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
5 follow-up statements
106 
WHUS71 KPHI 240945
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
545 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

ANZ430-242300-
/O.EXP.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260924T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0078.260924T1000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
545 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ431-242300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
545 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters. For the Gale Watch,
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough waters
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For 
  the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-485-242300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
545 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 16 ft. For the Storm Watch, 
  north winds 30 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 
  17 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the 
  Storm Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-242300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260925T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
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-
545 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft. For the Storm Watch, 
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 
  13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the 
  Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

Staarmann
288 
WHUS71 KPHI 241235
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
835 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

ANZ431-250145-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
835 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, north 
  winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For 
  the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-485-250145-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
835 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 16 ft. For the Storm Watch, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 
  17 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the 
  Storm Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-250145-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260925T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
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-
835 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft. For the Storm Watch,
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 13
  ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the 
  Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-250145-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
835 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters possible.
45
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to 
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
138 
WHUS71 KPHI 241712
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
112 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

ANZ480>483-485-250600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0003.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
112 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 16 ft. For the Storm Warning, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15 to 
  20 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the 
  Storm Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-250600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
112 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters. For the Gale Watch, 
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough 
  waters possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For 
  the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* 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>455-250600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260925T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
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-
112 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft. For the Storm Watch, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 
  14 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the 
  Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-250600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
112 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very 
  rough waters possible.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
624 
WHUS71 KPHI 250211
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1011 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

ANZ480>483-485-251500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0003.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
1011 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 16 ft. For the Storm Warning,
  north winds 30 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15 to 
  20 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the 
  Storm Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-251500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260925T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
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-
1011 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft. For the Storm Watch,
  north winds 30 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14
  ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the 
  Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-251500-
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1011 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch,
  north winds 20 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough 
  waters possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from 6 AM EDT Friday through Saturday 
  afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ430-251500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1011 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from 6 AM EDT Friday through Saturday 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

Staarmann
633 
WHUS71 KPHI 250552
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
152 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ431-251900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0014.260925T1000Z-260927T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
152 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning, 
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely 
  rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM 
  EDT Sunday.

* 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>453-251900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260925T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SR.W.0003.260925T2200Z-260927T1000Z/
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-
152 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft. For the Storm Warning, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 
  17 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, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-251900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260925T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SR.W.0003.260925T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
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-
152 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. For the Storm Warning, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 
  16 ft expected.

* WHERE...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...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-251900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260925T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0011.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260925T2200Z-260927T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
152 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning, 
  north 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.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-251900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.SR.W.0003.260925T1000Z-260927T1000Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
152 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 15 ft. For the Storm Warning, 
  north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 17 to 
  22 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM 
  EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ485-251900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0003.260925T1000Z-260926T2200Z/
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
152 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 16 ft. For the Storm Warning, 
  north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 16 to 
  21 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale watch went out at Sep 24, 1:52 AM EDT, 1 hour 17 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1. Low pressure developing well off the North Carolina coast tonight will deepen and move north towards New England this weekend. 2. Multiple rounds of significant tidal flooding expected into this weekend. Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories remain in effect. 3. Dangerous rip currents and high surf are expected at the Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches through the end of the week. Beach erosion is likely and spotty dune erosion is possible.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 24, 1:52 AM EDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
152 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Aviation section updated for the 06Z TAF issuance.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Low pressure developing well off the North Carolina coast
tonight will deepen and move north towards New England this
weekend.

2. Multiple rounds of significant tidal flooding expected into
this weekend. Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories remain in
effect.

3. Dangerous rip currents and high surf are expected at the
Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches through the end of the week.
Beach erosion is likely and spotty dune erosion is possible.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Low pressure developing well off the North
Carolina coast tonight will deepen and move north towards New
England this weekend.

Low pressure developing well off the North Carolina coast
tonight will deepen and move north towards New England this
weekend.

Strong high pressure remains in place across eastern Canada
this evening and it will hold fast into Thursday before slowly
diminishing. Meanwhile, low pressure is organizing well offshore
of the North Carolina coast and it will further deepen and
track northward Thursday through Saturday. The exact track that
this low is still somewhat uncertain, but now overall looks to
remain far enough offshore to keep heavy rains away from the
region. Still, the strengthening pressure gradient between the
low and departing high will create increasing NorthEast winds
across our region tonight and into the end of the week. We'll
continue with the Wind Advisory for the coastal areas attm.
Gusts of 45 to 50 mph are expected at times.

The main impacts of the approaching storm look to be Marine and
Coastal-land with tidal flooding and strong gusty winds along
the shore areas. Inland winds will be gusty as well (mostly 20
to 30 mph). We highlight the latest thinking with the surf and
coastal flooding in the Key Messages below.

Rain chances are near zero for all areas tonight, slight chance
for coastal Delaware and south NJ for Thursday and then just
chance (30%- 50%) for shore areas Thursday night and Friday.
Slight chance pops are in there for Thursday night and Friday
for the remainder of NJ/DE and eastern PA too.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Multiple rounds of significant tidal flooding
expected into this weekend. Coastal Flood Warnings and
Advisories remain in effect.

With a slow moving coastal storm and multiple days of strong
northeast winds expected, the confidence in the threat for tidal
flooding remains high. Strong onshore flow that is projected to
last for several days will result in water piling up across
tidal tributaries and within back bays of coastal communities.
Tidal levels will also be enhanced with astronomical tides
increasing with the upcoming Full Moon on Saturday. This
combination of factors will lead to widespread tidal flooding,
some of which will get well into Moderate stage. While not
currently forecast, the threat for Major flooding is not off the
table, especially getting near the full moon. Tidal guidance
diverges greatly beyond Thursday Night at nearly all of our
forecast points. Some guidance has moderate to even major
flooding for the weekend while some barely has tide levels
getting into minor flood stage. It all will depend on the track
of the coastal storm.

No significant changes were made to the Coastal Flood Warnings
and Advisories that are in effect through Friday evening.
However, Warnings and/or Advisories may have to be extended into
Saturday depending on the exact track and strength of the low.

For the tidal Delaware River, tide levels are expected to reach
widespread minor today and Thursday. Coastal Flood Advisories
remain in effect for the tidal Delaware River through Thursday
night's high tide. As with the areas mentioned above, widespread
minor tidal flooding may continue through Friday and into the
weekend.

Usually, strong northeast winds do not result in tidal flooding
along the upper Eastern Shore of Maryland. However, given the
duration of surge in the lower/southern portion of the bay with
widespread moderate to major flooding forecast there, it is
becoming increasingly likely that portions of our Eastern Shore
counties will experience some minor tidal flooding toward the
end of the week. Our latest forecast includes Claiborne reaching
minor flood stage for 4 consecutive high tides beginning with
tonight's high tide. Thus, a Coastal Flood Advisory was issued
for Queen Anne's Talbot, and Caroline Counties. Our latest
forecast has also increased slightly for Tolchester Beach, and
and expansion to Kent (MD) County may be considered in a future
update depending on how surge values trend. By Friday and
Saturday, winds shifting more northerly should help the bay to
begin draining some.

KEY MESSAGE 3...Dangerous rip currents and high surf are
expected at the Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches through the
end of the week. Beach erosion is likely and spotty dune erosion
is possible.

A coastal storm developing offshore will result in hazardous
conditions along the coast. The surface low will linger off our
coast for multiple days, bringing strong northeast winds and
high seas for our marine zones. Breaking waves within the surf
zone of 6 to 12 feet are expected through Saturday. Dangerous
rip currents will accompany the high surf, making it extremely
dangerous to enter the water at any time through Saturday. The
high surf and strong winds could also result in beach erosion
across the Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches. Spotty dune
erosion is also possible.

With high confidence in the rip current and high surf forecast,
the High Risk for life threatening rip currents is now in
effect through Saturday for all beaches. A High Surf Advisory is
in effect for all beaches through Saturday as well.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Through 12Z...Prevailing VFR expected. Brief periods of MVFR
ceilings can't be entirely ruled out at KMIV and KACY. Northeast
winds generally around 10 kts, with 10-15 kts gusting to 20-30
kts at KMIV and KACY. High confidence.

Thursday...Prevailing VFR expected. Brief periods of MVFR
ceilings will remain possible at KMIV and KACY. Northeast winds
10-15 kts with gusts near 20 kts. 15-20 kts gusting to 25-30
kts at KMIV and KACY. High confidence.

Thursday night...VFR. Northeast winds near 10 kts, with some
gusts near 20 kts at times. High confidence.

Outlook...

Friday thru Sunday...VFR to MVFR likely to prevail. Low clouds
and periods of rain possible, leading to MVFR conditions if the
coastal storm moves further west and closer to our coast. North
to northeast winds 10-20 kts with gusts 30 kts at times. Along
the shore areas, gusts to 35-40 knots are possible.

Monday...VFR expected.

&&

.MARINE...
Gale force winds/gusts up to around 35-40 kts are forecast
through Thursday on the ocean. Seas are forecast to be 8-15
feet.

Gale force winds/gusts up to around 35-40 kts are forecast
through tonight for upper Delaware Bay and through tomorrow for
lower Delaware Bay. We are expecting winds to slacken off just a
bit across the bay tomorrow, especially the upper portion.

Outlook...

Thursday night thru Sunday...Widespread Gales expected. There
is still a possibility for Storm force gusts along the well
offshore waters (20NM to 40 NM) where we currently have a Storm
Watch. While it looks like the possibility for this is less
today than last night, we still will continue with the Watch for
now. The models have been trending in varying directions with
the system lately. Rain and rough seas through the period.

Sunday night...Conditions expected to improve...SCA probable.

Monday...Low confidence. Sub-SCA possible. Fair weather.

Rip Currents...Please see Key Message 3.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 AM EDT Friday for PAZ070-071-
     106.
NJ...Coastal Flood Advisory until 1 AM EDT Saturday for NJZ016.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 2 AM EDT Saturday for NJZ020-
     022>027.
     High Risk for Rip Currents through Saturday evening for NJZ014-
     024>026.
     High Surf Advisory until 6 PM EDT Saturday for NJZ024>026.
     Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for NJZ014-024>026.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 AM EDT Saturday for NJZ012>014-
     021.
     High Surf Advisory until 2 PM EDT Saturday for NJZ014.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 AM EDT Friday for NJZ017>019.
DE...Coastal Flood Advisory until 1 AM EDT Saturday for DEZ001.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 2 AM EDT Saturday for DEZ002>004.
     High Risk for Rip Currents through Saturday evening for DEZ004.
     High Surf Advisory until 6 PM EDT Saturday for DEZ004.
     Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for DEZ004.
MD...Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 AM EDT Friday for MDZ015-019-
     020.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 6 AM EDT early this morning for ANZ430.
     Gale Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for ANZ431.
     Gale Warning until 6 AM EDT Friday for ANZ450>455.
     Gale Warning until 6 PM EDT this evening for ANZ480>483-485.
     Storm Watch from this evening through Saturday afternoon for
     ANZ480>483-485.

&&

DISCUSSION...Kruzdlo/MPS/PO
AVIATION...Staarmann
MARINE...Kruzdlo/MPS/PO
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 23, 5:53 AM EDT, 21 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
553 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

MDZ015-019-020-241000-
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
553 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ012-241000-
Kent MD-
553 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Minor tidal flooding is possible near the times of high tide
Thursday through Saturday along Chesapeake Bay and its tidal
tributaries.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

Staarmann

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 24, 3:03 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchPHIAtlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean24 hr
Sep 24, 5:45 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI33 hr
Sep 24, 1:12 PM EDTStorm WarningPHI70 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.