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Gale Watch 5, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 29, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this gale watch at Jan 29, 2026, 1:27 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 31, 2026, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

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The facts

Issued
Jan 29, 2026, 1:27 PM EST (18:27 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 31, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 31, 2026, 1:59 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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573 
WHUS71 KPHI 291827
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
127 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

ANZ450-451-300900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
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-
127 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 
  12 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 6 PM EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-300900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260129T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260129T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
127 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and extremely rough waters possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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>455-300900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
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-
127 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 
  11 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 6 AM EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-300900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
127 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and extremely 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 EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

DeSilva
7 follow-up statements
844 
WHUS71 KPHI 292317
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

ANZ430-301230-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260129T2300Z/
/O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260129T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  extremely rough waters possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday evening 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>455-301230-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
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-
617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 
  11 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 6 AM EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-301230-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and extremely 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 EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-451-301230-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
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-
617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 
  12 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 6 PM EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$
292 
WHUS71 KPHI 300545
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

ANZ452>455-301845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
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-
1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory,
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Storm Watch,
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11
  ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may 
  rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick 
  Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray Advisory,
  until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Storm Watch, from 
  Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ451-301845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Storm Watch, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 
  12 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy 
  freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, 
  and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray Advisory,
  until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday
  evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray 
  Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-301845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt
  and a moderate chop. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate
  accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Gale Watch,
  from Saturday evening 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-301845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, 
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 
  ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from 
  Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-301845-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt and extremely rough waters 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

Johnson
928 
WHUS71 KPHI 301124
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

ANZ452>455-310030-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
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-
624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts 
  up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on 
  vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick 
  Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through 
  Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late 
  Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-310030-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

* WHEN...From Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

ANZ451-310030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Storm Watch, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 
  12 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy 
  freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, 
  and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray Advisory,
  until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday
  evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray 
  Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-310030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, 
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 
  ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray Advisory,
  until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  evening 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-310030-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt and extremely rough waters 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

Johnson
145 
WHUS71 KPHI 301900
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

ANZ452>455-310930-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.260131T1900Z-260131T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
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-
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, north 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft 
  possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing 
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may 
  rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* 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, from 2 PM to 6 PM EST 
  Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through 
  Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late 
  Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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

&&

$$

ANZ451-310930-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Storm Watch, 
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 
  12 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy 
  freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, 
  and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through 
  Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late 
  Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-310930-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, 
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 
  ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-310930-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* WHEN...From Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

DeSilva
191 
WHUS71 KPHI 302253
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

ANZ451-311200-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts 
  up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on 
  vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through 
  Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late 
  Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-311200-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening 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>455-311200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.260131T1900Z-260131T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
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-
553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, north 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft 
  possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing 
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may 
  rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* 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, from 2 PM to 6 PM EST 
  Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through 
  Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late 
  Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-311200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very 
  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 Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$
471 
WHUS71 KPHI 310015
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
715 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

ANZ452>455-311300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.260131T1900Z-260131T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
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-
715 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, north 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft 
  possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing 
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may 
  rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* 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, from 2 PM to 6 PM EST 
  Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through 
  Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late 
  Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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

&&

$$

ANZ451-311300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
715 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts 
  up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on 
  vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through 
  Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late 
  Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-311300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
715 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-311300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
715 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very 
  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 Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$
943 
WHUS71 KPHI 310659
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
159 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

ANZ452>455-312000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.260131T1900Z-260131T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260131T2300Z-260201T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0001.260131T2300Z-260201T2300Z/
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 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft 
  expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing 
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may 
  rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick 
  Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon 
  to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray 
  Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
  Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ451-312000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0001.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
159 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on 
  vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
  Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-312000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0001.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
159 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on 
  vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
  Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-312000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2100Z/
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 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* 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 will 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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Johnson

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 29, 12:24 PM EST, 1 hour 3 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1. A prolonged stretch of dangerous (and potentially record- setting) cold settles over the region thru the remainder of this week into the weekend, with daytime highs well below freezing and overnight lows in the single digits, resulting in below zero wind chills. 2. A rapidly deepening storm is expected to develop off the East Coast this weekend. While confidence in specific forecast details still remains rather low, the storm could bring impacts to mostly coastal areas and southern Delaware. These impacts include some accumulations of snow, strong winds and coastal flooding.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 29, 12:24 PM EST, 1 hour 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1224 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
The Cold Weather Advisory has been extended through Friday
morning.

Regarding the weekend storm potential, there have continued be
some fluctuations back and forth in forecast guidance regarding
the storm track but generally speaking no major changes in
overall forecast thinking. There will very likely be at least
some impacts across portions of the area this weekend from a
potentially major coastal storm. Impacts could be significant,
especially near the coast.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. A prolonged stretch of dangerous (and potentially record-
setting) cold settles over the region thru the remainder of this
week into the weekend, with daytime highs well below freezing
and overnight lows in the single digits, resulting in below zero
wind chills.

2. A rapidly deepening storm is expected to develop off the
East Coast this weekend. While confidence in specific forecast
details still remains rather low, the storm could bring impacts
to mostly coastal areas and southern Delaware. These impacts
include some accumulations of snow, strong winds and coastal
flooding.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1....A prolonged stretch of dangerous (and
potentially record- setting) cold settles over the region thru
the remainder of this week into the weekend, with daytime highs
well below freezing and overnight lows in the single digits,
resulting in below zero wind chills.

Early this morning, temps continue to run a little above NBM
guidance, but not quite as atrociously as they did last night.
Overall, cold weather advisory working out. Given uncertainty
about just how well guidance performs for tonight, decided to
just extend the advisory as opposed to upgrading to an extreme
cold warning, at least for now. If later shifts have more
confidence, it may yet be upgraded.

The main change for later today through Friday is that we'll see
another reinforcing shot of cold air move down from the
northwest. This one looks like the strongest, with temps likely
to get closest to zero or sub-zero across much of the region
tonight and Friday night, with highs on Friday likely staying in
the teens for most of the region. Winds may remain a factor
overnight as far as how cold it gets, with somewhat stronger
winds tonight possibly limiting radiational cooling again, while
Friday night looks a little calmer and thus, more radiative.
However, while tonight skies look relatively clear, high clouds
may overspread the region by Friday night, limiting radiational
potential. In any case, its cold, so advisory will at the least
be extended probably through Friday night. With the coastal
storm starting to influence the region thereafter, temps likely
begin a bit of moderation, though increased winds may require
additional cold weather advisory extensions through the weekend.
By Monday night, guidance is more firmly in the sub-advisory
camp as winds relax and air mass moderation increases, so by
Monday we're probably done with cold weather advisories.

KEY MESSAGE 2: A rapidly deepening storm is expected to develop
off the East Coast this weekend. While confidence in specific
forecast details still remains rather low, the storm could bring
impacts to mostly coastal areas and southern Delaware. These
impacts include some accumulations of snow, strong winds and
coastal flooding.

Forecast models continue to forecast cyclogensis occurring
beginning Saturday off the southeast coast with rapidly
deepening low pressure depicted to then move north and east
Saturday night through Sunday. This will occur due to a potent
upper level disturbance pivoting around the base of the long
wave trough over the east interacting with the strong baroclinic
zone along the coast.

In terms of impacts to our forecast area, this hinges on the
exact track the storm takes which still remains uncertain at
this time. Generally speaking, the latest 00z deterministic
guidance has our forecast area near the N/W fringe of the
storm's precip (snow) shield. The GFS has shifted slightly
farther N/W with the storm track and precip shield compared to
the 12z run. It offers light QPF for extreme E/SE NJ and south
Delaware. The CMC has moved its QPF sharply S/E and now barely
has any QPF for our area. The ECMWF has remained steady with
some light totals for NJ/DE. It offers a few inches of snow for
DE and 1 to 2 for Eastern NJ. Our present forecast will have
some of this in our (ending 12Z Sunday) snow fcst. More snow
could fall after 12Z Sunday. A decent amount of uncertainty
remains.

Potential storm impacts include not just precipitation but also
strong winds and coastal flooding as the storm will have a
tight pressure gradient with a very strong wind field. Timing
wise, the earliest this would arrive is late day Saturday with
the brunt of the storm occuring Saturday night into Sunday if we
get it. Given the very cold temperatures in place both at the
surface and aloft, all snow is strongly favored in terms of
precip type.

When compared to Wednesday, the latest (01Z) NBM probabilistic
data has remained steady near the shore but trended down for
places close to the Delaware Valley. For snow amounts greater
than 2 inches (plowable), the range remains around 60-70 percent
near the coast to 25-35 percent near the I-95 corridor with
lower probabilities N/W of the urban corridor. For 6+ inches,
these probs have dropped and are now around 20 percent near I-95
up to 35-50 percent near the coast.

Regardless of snow amounts, we have growing confidence the
storm should at least track close enough to bring the area
increasing winds Saturday night into Sunday. Our current
forecast has N/NE winds forecast to be 15 to 25 gusting 25 to 35
mph inland Sunday with winds 25 to 35 gusting up to 50 mph
along the coast. Winds could even end up a bit stronger than
this if a more N/W track with the storm occurs. This could lead
to some damage and power outages and may also help cause water
to really pile up along the coast leading to the coastal
flooding concerns if winds end more towards the NE vs. the
north.

By Sunday evening, the storm should be rapidly pulling away to
the northeast with generally tranquil but cold weather for early
next week.

Overall this remains a very challenging forecast. While many of
the latest operational models seem to be pointing to a near
miss for the region, we can't ignore the possibility that a
small change or track could bring larger impacts to the area. We
continue to advise remaining prepared and paying attention to
future forecasts.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas...

Rest of Today (thru 23Z)...VFR with SCT/BKN clouds. West-
northwest winds around 10-15 kt with gusts up to 20-25 kt
possible. High confidence.

Tonight...VFR with a few clouds. West-northwest winds around
5-10 kt. High confidence.

Friday...VFR with scattered clouds. West-northwest winds around
10 kt. High confidence.

Outlook...

Friday night thru Sat morning: VFR expected.

Sat afternoon thru Sunday: VFR for KRDG/KABE. Lower conditions
possible for the Delaware Valley sites with snow possible. Low
CIGS/VSBYS with some snow KACY/KMIV. Confid Low for SE areas and
medium/high for NW sites.

Sunday night thru Tuesday: VFR expected. Windy Sun night.

&&

.MARINE...
Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray Advisory have been
expanded to all marine zones and extended thru tonight.
Conditions will be admittedly marginal, with west to northwest
winds gusting right around the 25 kt threshold, but with the
exacerbating factor of freezing spray, it seems reasonable to
hoist both headlines for the near-term duration. Conditions may
relax for Friday so held off on further extension at this time.

Outlook...

Late Saturday through Sunday...Winds ramp up due to coastal
storm with Gale force winds probable and even the potential for
storm force winds, especially over our ocean zones. Seas could
exceed 10 feet Sunday.

Sunday night through Monday...Winds/seas will trend down
through this period but there could still be Gale force winds
into early Monday with conditions likely to still be at Small
Craft Advisory levels even late day Monday.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Potentially record-breaking cold is expected later this week
with a chance for some of our climate sites to set record low
temperatures AND record low maximum temperatures.

Record Low Temperatures and Record Low High Temperatures for:

January 29

Site    Low/Year       Low Max Temperature/Year
ABE       -9/1963             12/1977
ACY        0/1966             18/1977
PHL       -5/1963             18/1977
ILG        0/1961             18/1966
RDG       -4/1987             18/1902
TTN        0/1873             17/1977
MPO      -21/1988              7/1966
GED       -6/1966             18/1966
55N        7/1966             22/2014

January 30

Site    Low/Year       Low Max Temperature/Year
ABE       -5/1928             14/1934
ACY       -3/2014             19/1965
PHL        7/2019             18/1965
ILG        3/2014             16/1934
RDG       -1/2014              9/2013
TTN        4/2014             12/1873
MPO      -15/1965              7/1934
GED       -5/2014             24/2010
55N        8/1935             18/1934

January 31

Site    Low/Year       Low Max Temperature/Year
ABE       -9/1948             14/2019
ACY        0/1948             20/2019
PHL        3/1948             18/2019
ILG        3/1948             19/2019
RDG       -5/2019             14/2019
TTN       -1/1920             16/2019
MPO      -15/1908              4/2019
GED        1/1948             23/2019
55N        4/1948             19/2019

Not all records will be challenged or broken, but some
could fall over the coming days and nights.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Friday for PAZ054-055-
     060>062-070-071-101>106.
NJ...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Friday for NJZ001-
     007>010-012>027.
DE...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Friday for DEZ001>004.
MD...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Friday for MDZ012-015-
     019-020.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EST Friday for ANZ430-431-
     450>455.
     Freezing Spray Advisory until 6 AM EST Friday for ANZ430-431-
     450>455.

&&

DISCUSSION...OHara/RCM
AVIATION...DeSilva/OHara/RCM
MARINE...OHara/RCM
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 29, 5:05 AM EST, 8 hours 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
505 AM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

MDZ012-015-019-020-301015-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
505 AM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST 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.

   Cold Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Cold Weather Advisory.

.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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 29, 12:56 PM ESTExtreme Cold WarningPHICarbon, Monroe22 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.