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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 6, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this heavy freezing spray warning at Feb 6, 2026, 1:49 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 7, 2026, 2:10 AM EST. It was in force for 34 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 6, 2026, 1:49 AM EST (06:49 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 7, 2026, 2:10 AM EST
Expired
Feb 8, 2026, 11:56 AM EST
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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443 
WHUS71 KPHI 060649
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
149 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

ANZ450-062300-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0006.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0006.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
149 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest 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 Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM 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>455-062300-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
149 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 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, 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 Saturday to 6 AM 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. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-062300-
/O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
149 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and extremely rough waters 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...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 Saturday to 6 AM 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. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

MPS
7 follow-up statements
654 
WHUS71 KPHI 061940
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
240 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

ANZ450-070900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0006.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
240 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY
TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 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 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM 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>455-070900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SR.W.0001.260207T0900Z-260208T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
240 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY
TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 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, 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 Storm Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST 
  Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 4 AM 
  Saturday to 10 AM 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. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-070900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SR.W.0001.260207T0900Z-260208T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
240 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY
TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and extremely rough waters 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...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 Storm Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST 
  Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 4 AM 
  Saturday to 10 AM 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. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Staarmann
916 
WHUS71 KPHI 070710
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
210 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

ANZ450-072300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0006.260207T0710Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T0710Z-260208T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
210 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM 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>455-072300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SR.W.0001.260207T0710Z-260208T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T0710Z-260208T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
210 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May 
  NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape 
  Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM EST Sunday. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 AM 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. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-072300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SR.W.0001.260207T0710Z-260208T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T0710Z-260208T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
210 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and extremely rough waters. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* 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 Storm Warning, until 4 AM EST Sunday. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 AM 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. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

MPS
712 
WHUS71 KPHI 071923
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
223 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

ANZ450-080900-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
223 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM 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>455-080900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
223 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May 
  NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape 
  Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM EST Sunday. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 AM 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. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-080900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
223 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and extremely rough waters. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* 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 Storm Warning, until 4 AM EST Sunday. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 AM 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. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AKL
267 
WHUS71 KPHI 080148
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
848 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

ANZ451>455-081500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
848 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May 
  NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape 
  Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-081500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
848 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-081500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
848 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM 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.

&&

$$
948 
WHUS71 KPHI 080707
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
207 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ451>455-081500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
207 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May 
  NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape 
  Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-081500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
207 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-081500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
207 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MPS
244 
WHUS71 KPHI 081458
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
958 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ451>455-081700-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
958 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds around 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May 
  NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape 
  Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-081700-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
958 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-081700-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
958 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKL
602 
WHUS71 KPHI 081656
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1156 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

ANZ450>455-090600-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0018.260208T1656Z-260209T1500Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0006.260208T1656Z-260209T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
1156 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Monday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 AM EST Monday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-090600-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0018.260208T1656Z-260209T1500Z/
/O.CAN.KPHI.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0006.260208T1656Z-260209T1100Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1156 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* 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 10 AM EST Monday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 AM EST Monday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AKL

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this heavy freezing spray warning 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 heavy freezing spray warning went out at Feb 6, 1:03 AM EST, 46 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1. A clipper system will bring light snow Friday night, possibly ending as a few snow squalls early Saturday morning. 2. Brutally cold and windy conditions set up beginning Saturday morning and persisting into Sunday morning in the wake of the arctic front as a strong storm develops off the coast.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 6, 1:03 AM EST, 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
103 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Minor adjustment upward on snowfall accumulations Friday night.

Gale Watch upgraded to Storm Watch for coastal waters up to
Ocean County NJ. High Wind Watch issued for adjacent land zones.

Extreme Cold Watch issued for all forecast zones for late
Saturday through early Sunday.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. A clipper system will bring light snow Friday night, possibly
ending as a few snow squalls early Saturday morning.

2. Brutally cold and windy conditions set up beginning Saturday
morning and persisting into Sunday morning in the wake of the
arctic front as a strong storm develops off the coast.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...A clipper system will bring light snow Friday
night, possibly ending as a few snow squalls early Saturday
morning.

There have been no big changes with the clipper system forecast,
although timing may have nudged slightly later once again. QPF
looks slightly more robust, so have around an inch across much
of our northern/eastern zones, but still less than an inch
southern/western zones. Still possible dry air could end up
eating away at most of this warm advection precip Friday night,
so kept POPs mostly in the low-end likely range versus
categorical, though highest POPS definitely far northern and
northeastern zones and lowest south and southwest. Snow squall
potential still exists with the front early Saturday, but
confidence remains pretty low. Either way, at least until the
front roars through early Saturday, the weather will be
comparatively benign.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Brutally cold and windy conditions set up
beginning Saturday morning and persisting into Sunday morning in
the wake of the arctic front as a strong storm develops off the
coast.

The passage of the arctic front will usher in brutal weather for
the bulk of our weekend. As the system passes off the coast,
low pressure looks to rapidly strengthen, which will rapidly
tighten the pressure gradient over our region. The end result
will be rapidly increasing wind speeds, with gusts across much
of the area potentially reaching 50 mph later Saturday into
Saturday evening, with 60 mph possible near the coastal areas
and across the Delmarva. For this reason, have issued a high
wind watch across these areas, but will hold off on wind
advisories until we determine whether to upgrade the watches or
not, which will be another cycle or two. Winds likely peak late
afternoon/early evening and then slowly dwindle from there.

This wind is unfortunately also being accompanied by a brutally
cold arctic air mass, with temps probably falling a good portion
of the day Saturday, spending much of the day in the teens
before falling into the single digits at night, and below zero
in the colder locales. With winds only slowly coming down,
potential has increased for widespread wind chills of -10 to as
low as -25, so have hoisted an extreme cold watch for the entire
forecast area for late Saturday afternoon through Sunday
morning. With winds relaxing during the day Sunday, wind chills
should improve considerably despite temps not getting all that
high.

Temperatures gradually warm as the new work week progresses,
with only minor chances of precip through the period, at least
until near the end of the week.

&&

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

Rest of Tonight... VFR. Increasing high clouds. North winds 5
knots or less. High confid.

Friday... VFR. Increasing high then mid clouds. Lower CIGS
(035- 050) after (about) 21Z for KPHL. Light variable winds then
South to Southwest 5 to 10 knots for the afternoon. High
confid.

Outlook...

Friday Night...MVFR/IFR conditions possible with light snow.

Saturday and Saturday night...Brief sub-VFR possible with any
snow showers early Saturday, then VFR. Strong winds with gusts
to 45 kt.

Sunday...VFR with diminishing winds.

Monday and Tuesday...VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
Sub-SCA conditions tonight and Friday. Winds will be North thru
the period around 10 knots tonight and 5 to 10 knots Friday.
Fair weather expected thru the period.

Regarding the river ice threat...Ice has formed across area bay
waters and inland estuaries. This includes, but is not limited
to the Delaware estuary. On rivers, the ice has grown in
thickness enough to start causing restrictions in flow. An
example of this can be seen at the Trenton River gauge. Per
satellite imagery, the Delaware River is pretty much ice covered
from just south of Trenton upstream to about Washington
Crossing.

The most common ways river ice can break up is either through a
thermal or mechanical means. We would like to see temperatures
rise into the 40s for a few days, but that's not expected until
at least next week. Rainfall, producing river rises, can also
break up ice. But again, that's not in the forecast either this
coming week.

As a result, we expect the ice we're seeing to expand before it
contracts. Even though there may be a pause in the growth
during the daylight hours this coming week, temperatures at
night will support expansion.

Outlook...
Visibility restrictions possible Friday night in light snow,
but generally sub-SCA.

Snow showers may linger early Saturday with visibility
restrictions, but overall generally drying out. Main concern
will be high winds developing behind arctic front as low
pressure rapidly develops off shore. Winds may reach 50 kts over
the waters, especially from Ocean County southward, so have
hoisted storm watches for these zones. Maintained gale watch
further north. Freezing spray watches also remain in place given
arctic air and high winds.

Conditions will gradually subside late Saturday night through
Sunday with sub-SCA conditions likely later Monday-Tuesday.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Extreme Cold Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
     morning for PAZ060>062-070-071-101>106.
     Extreme Cold Watch from Saturday morning through Sunday
     morning for PAZ054-055.
NJ...High Wind Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday evening
     for NJZ016-020>027.
     Extreme Cold Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
     morning for NJZ001-007>010-012>027.
DE...High Wind Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday evening
     for DEZ001>004.
     Extreme Cold Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
     morning for DEZ001>004.
MD...High Wind Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday evening
     for MDZ012-015-019-020.
     Extreme Cold Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
     morning for MDZ012-015-019-020.
MARINE...Storm Watch from Saturday morning through late Saturday night
     for ANZ430-431-451>455.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Watch from Saturday morning through late
     Saturday night for ANZ430-431-450>455.
     Gale Watch from Saturday morning through late Saturday night
     for ANZ450.

&&

DISCUSSION...OHara/RCM
AVIATION...DeSilva/Fitzsimmons/OHara/RCM
MARINE...OHara/RCM
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 5, 5:50 AM EST, 19 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
550 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

MDZ012-015-019-020-061100-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
550 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

DeSilva

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 1:34 AM ESTExtreme Cold WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more3 days
Feb 6, 1:34 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean, Salem42 hr
Feb 6, 1:34 AM ESTWind AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more48 hr
Feb 6, 1:49 AM ESTGale WarningPHI58 hr
Feb 6, 1:49 AM ESTStorm WarningPHI43 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.