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Gale Watch 3, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Jan 23, 2026, 1:06 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 25, 2026, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Jan 23, 2026, 1:06 PM EST (18:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 25, 2026, 6:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 24, 2026, 1:59 PM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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429 WHUS71 KPHI 231806 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 106 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ANZ430-431-241000- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T2100Z-260124T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0200Z-260124T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 106 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast 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 and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should 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. && $$ ANZ450-451-241000- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 106 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-241000- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T2100Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0300Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ 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- 106 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should 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. && $$
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750 WHUS71 KPHI 240234 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 934 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ANZ430-431-241100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 934 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast 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 and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 9 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts of 35-40 kt are expected over the next couple of hours due to a strong cold front moving through. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should 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. && $$ ANZ450-451-241100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ 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- 934 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts of 35-40 kt are expected over the next couple of hours due to a strong cold front moving through. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should 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. && $$ ANZ452>455-241100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0300Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ 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- 934 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts of 35-40 kt are expected over the next couple of hours due to a strong cold front moving through. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should 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. && $$
271 WHUS71 KPHI 240703 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 203 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ANZ430-431-242100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 203 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 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 and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should 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. && $$ ANZ450-451-242100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 203 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-242100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ 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- 203 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should 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. && $$ Hoeflich
531 WHUS71 KPHI 241109 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 609 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ANZ430-431-250015- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0011.260124T1109Z-260124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 609 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-451-250015- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ 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- 609 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should 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. && $$ ANZ452>455-250015- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ 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- 609 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should 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. && $$ Hoeflich
629 WHUS71 KPHI 241332 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ANZ430-431-250100- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 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 and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should 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. && $$ ANZ450-451-250100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-250100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ 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- 832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should 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. && $$
519 WHUS71 KPHI 241754 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1254 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ANZ430-431-250700- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1254 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-451-250700- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ 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- 1254 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ452>455-250700- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 1254 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
499 WHUS71 KPHI 241859 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 159 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ANZ450-451-250900- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0003.260125T1700Z-260126T0500Z/ 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- 159 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight EST Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. 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. && $$ ANZ452>455-250900- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 159 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-250900- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 159 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 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 to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of gale force wind gusts possible Monday into Monday night. 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. && $$
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 Jan 23, 12:32 PM EST, 34 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1. Dangerous cold expected tonight, with wind chills below zero for most. Wind chills as low as -20 degrees F expected in the southern Poconos. 2. A major winter storm will impact the area Saturday night through early Monday afternoon. Significant impacts from accumulating snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected. 3. Arctic air will remain in place into late next week. Temperatures will likely remain below freezing across much of the area through Thursday.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 23, 12:32 PM EST, 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1232 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Confidence continues to increase in significant impacts across
the area from a major winter storm Saturday night through early
Monday afternoon. Potential for mixed precipitation including
sleet and potentially substantial ice accumulations is
increasing. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for Saturday
night through late Monday morning.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Dangerous cold expected tonight, with wind chills below zero
for most. Wind chills as low as -20 degrees F expected in the
southern Poconos.
2. A major winter storm will impact the area Saturday night
through early Monday afternoon. Significant impacts from
accumulating snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected.
3. Arctic air will remain in place into late next week.
Temperatures will likely remain below freezing across much of
the area through Thursday.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Dangerous cold expected tonight, with wind
chills below zero for most. Wind chills as low as -20 degrees F
expected in the southern Poconos.
Following the passage of a cold front this afternoon, an arctic
airmass comes in via strong cold air advection. 850 mb
temperatures tonight drop to -15 C (mainly south) to -25 C (over
the Poconos up north). This will result in temperatures taking
a steep dive from the 30s and even low 40s down into the single
digits or even below zero. In addition to the cold, it will be
quite breezy in the wake of the front. A strong arctic high will
be moving in with low pressure departing over the Canadian
Maritimes. This will result in a tight pressure gradient setting
up tonight, with wind gusts increasing once the front passes.
Initially, gusts will be around 25-35 MPH, gradually diminishing
through the night. Once air temperatures reach their low point,
gusts will mainly be around 15-25 MPH.
The combination of single digit (or even below zero in the
Poconos) temperatures and breezy winds will result in wind
chills below zero, potentially getting as low as -10 F for most
locations. The exception being the Poconos where temperatures
near or below zero and gusty winds have an outcome of wind
chills near -20. Given this and the fact that many may get up
early to prepare for the incoming winter storm on Saturday
morning, the Cold Weather Advisory was upgraded to an Extreme
Cold Warning. Just 30 minutes of exposed skin could cause
frostbite and/or hypothermia, so for anyone making last minute
preparations for the storm tomorrow morning, bundle and layer
up! Or, stay inside and stay warm.
No changes were made for the rest of the area, where the Cold
Weather Advisory remains in place.
With such deep cold overhead, highs on Saturday will only get
into the mid to upper teens and low 20s. Areas in the Poconos
may struggle to get out of the single digits.
KEY MESSAGE 2...A major winter storm will impact the area
Saturday night through early Monday afternoon. Significant
impacts from accumulating snow, sleet, and freezing rain are
expected.
A closed H5 low will gradually pivot northeastward across the
southwestern US on Saturday, eventually phasing with the
northern jet as it approaches our area beginning Saturday night
and continuing through Sunday. This will place our entire region
within the left exit region of the approaching large scale
trough for a prolonged period. At the surface, low pressure will
track out of the Mid-South Saturday into Saturday night, with
additional surface cyclogenesis anticipated off the Eastern
Seaboard.
As synoptic scale ascent overspreads the region, precipitation
will begin overspreading the region from southwest to northeast
overnight Saturday night. Very cold temperatures will be in
place at the surface and throughout the vertical column.
Therefore, precipitation is expected to begin as all snow. As
the column moistens towards daybreak Sunday, snow will likely
become moderate to heavy at times.
Strong warm air advection aloft will likely start to lead to
the development of a warm nose during the day on Sunday near 750
mb, and snow may mix with or change to sleet and freezing rain.
Of particular concern is a corridor roughly from the Eastern
Shore of Maryland northeastward along the I-95 corridor. Sleet
and freezing rain may reduce snow totals, but will create their
own problems, with freezing rain in particular leading to the
potential for damage to trees and powerlines. In addition to the
mixed precipitation concerns for these areas, as the surface
low develops off the Eastern Seaboard and tracks northeastward,
marine influence is likely to be felt across portions of the
Coastal Plain. This may lead to precipitation mixing with or
changing to plain rain for this area. This is not expected to
occur until during the day on Sunday, so substantial snow
accumulations are still anticipated for these areas prior to any
potential changeover.
The areal extent of potential mixing remains in question, and
tied in large part to the exact track of the coastal low. With
that said, guidance continues to support the idea of a low track
close enough to the coast to lead to at least some mixing for a
large portion of the area, potentially as far north as the I-78
corridor. North of I- 78, the anticipation is still for an all
snow event. Sunday night through early Monday morning, as the
low begins to pull away and cold air from the northwest begins
to filter back in, precipitation should change back to all snow
for most of the area with additional accumulations likely.
Breezy northeast winds on Sunday and northwest winds on Monday
could lead to some minor blowing and drifting of snow,
especially where mixing does not occur and where snow-to- liquid
ratios are highest.
All-told, snow amounts around 12-15" appear likely across all
of eastern PA and northern NJ. Higher amounts (potentially
exceeding 18") are expected across the Poconos and into adjacent
areas of far northwestern NJ. For the lower Delmarva into much
of southeastern NJ, 6-12" of snow are expected, with mixing
limiting totals more in those areas. Right now, ice accretion of
generally 0.10-0.25" is expected along the I-95 corridor.
Amounts exceeding 0.25" are possible for portions of the Eastern
Shore of Maryland. Further refinements will likely be needed in
future updates as the event draws closer.
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for the entire area
Saturday night through early Monday afternoon.
KEY MESSAGE 3...Arctic air will remain in place into late next
week. Temperatures will likely remain below freezing across much
of the area through Thursday.
After the departure of the expected winter storm, high pressure
will build in from the west. Arctic air will remain in place
across the area through Thursday. Temperatures will likely
remain below freezing across the entire region through Thursday,
with most locations struggling to make it out of the low 20s.
In addition, the breezy conditions Monday and Tuesday will lead
to dangerously cold wind chills. Monday and Tuesday night, wind
chills are likely to be below zero areawide, and below -10
across much of eastern PA and portions of NJ. There won't be
much in the way of relief during the day, with wind chills
remaining in the single digits. Wednesday and Thursday look to
feature similar temperatures, though wind chills should improve
some as winds will likely subside.
This period of prolonged cold will be dangerous to those that
are outside without proper clothing for prolonged periods of
time. Cold weather headlines will likely be needed for parts of
next week.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG,
KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas...
This afternoon...VFR. West-northwest winds 10-18 knots with gusts to
around 25 knots. Moderate confidence.
Tonight...VFR. Northwest winds 15-20 knots with gusts 25-30 knots,
diminishing some mainly after 06z. Moderate confidence.
Saturday...VFR. North-northwest winds 8-12 knots. High
confidence.
Outlook...
Saturday night...VFR early, with sub-VFR conditions developing
late in periods of snow.
Sunday through Monday...Sub-VFR conditions expected in periods
of snow. Sleet and freezing rain may also occur, particularly
during the day Sunday. Conditions will gradually improve Monday
afternoon.
Monday night through Wednesday...VFR.
&&
.MARINE...
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for waters north of Little
Egg Inlet, with the rest of the marine zones getting added to
the SCA at 4 PM. The SCA goes through the night and into
tomorrow morning (for the ocean) as wind gusts around 30 kt out
of the west/northwest are expected with seas 3 to 6 feet.
With very cold air moving overhead along with gusty winds and
choppy seas, there is an increasing threat for freezing spray
Friday Night into Saturday morning. A Freezing Spray Advisory
was issued for all marine zones through that time period.
Winds and seas will diminish by Saturday afternoon, with the
threat for SCA conditions and freezing spray ending around that
time. Winds out of the north/northwest around 10-20 kt and seas
2 to 4 feet for tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Outlook...
Saturday night...SCA conditions likely developing late with
northeast wind increasing to 15-20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas
3-5 feet. Visibility restrictions possible late in rain/snow.
Sunday though Monday night...SCA conditions expected with
periods of gales likely. Northeast wind 25-30 kt with gusts
around 35 kt and seas 5-9 feet Sunday and Sunday night. Winds
shift to northwesterly Monday night. Visibility restrictions
expected in periods of heavy precipitation.
Tuesday...SCA conditions likely with west wind 20-25 kt and
seas 4-8 feet early. Gradual improvement likely through the day.
&&
.CLIMATE...
An impactful winter storm bringing significant snow
accumulations to the area is expected on Sunday. Here are the
1-day daily record totals for January 25th from our snow
observing sites. Some of these could be challenged.
January 25th Daily Snowfall Records
Allentown (ABE) 10.4" (1988)
AC Airport (ACY) 8.3" (2000)
Philadelphia (PHL) 8.5" (2000)
Reading (RDG) 9.0" (1905)
Trenton (TTN) 14.0" (1905)
Wilmington (ILG) 10.0" (2000)
&&
.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Cold Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST
Saturday for PAZ070-071.
Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday
afternoon for PAZ070-071-101-102-104.
Cold Weather Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST
Saturday for PAZ060>062-101>106.
Winter Storm Watch from late Saturday night through Monday
afternoon for PAZ054-055-060>062-103-105-106.
Extreme Cold Warning from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST
Saturday for PAZ054-055.
NJ...Cold Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST
Saturday for NJZ012>014-016>027.
Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday
afternoon for NJZ016>019-021>025-027.
Cold Weather Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST
Saturday for NJZ001-007>010-015.
Winter Storm Watch from late Saturday night through Monday
afternoon for NJZ001-007>010-012>015-020-026.
DE...Cold Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST
Saturday for DEZ001>004.
Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday
afternoon for DEZ001>004.
MD...Cold Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST
Saturday for MDZ012-015-019-020.
Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday
afternoon for MDZ012-015-019-020.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST
Saturday for ANZ430-431.
Freezing Spray Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST
Saturday for ANZ430-431.
Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM EST Saturday for ANZ450-451.
Freezing Spray Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST
Saturday for ANZ450-451.
Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST
Saturday for ANZ452>455.
Freezing Spray Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST
Saturday for ANZ452>455.
&&
DISCUSSION...Cooper/Hoeflich
AVIATION...Cooper/Gorse/Hoeflich
MARINE...Cooper/HoeflichHazardous weather outlook, Jan 23, 5:08 AM EST, 7 hours 58 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 508 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 MDZ012-015-019-020-241015- Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- 508 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... 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. Cold Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Cold Weather Advisory. Winter Storm Watch. A significant winter storm possibly bringing major impacts moves through Saturday Night through Monday Morning. A prolonged stretch of very cold temperatures is expected thereafter. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 1:30 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory | PHI | 36 hr | |
| Jan 23, 12:38 PM EST | Winter Storm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more | 60 hr |
| Jan 23, 1:23 AM EST | Extreme Cold Warning | PHI | Carbon, Monroe | 35 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.