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Small Craft Advisory 10, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Jan 22, 2026, 1:08 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 27 hr.
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- Issued
- Jan 22, 2026, 1:08 PM EST (18:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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001 WHUS71 KPHI 221808 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 108 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ANZ450-451-230900- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T1500Z-260124T1100Z/ 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- 108 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ452>455-230900- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T2100Z-260124T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 108 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-230900- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T2100Z-260124T1100Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 108 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ DeSilva
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526 WHUS71 KPHI 230630 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 130 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ANZ430-431-232100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T2100Z-260124T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0200Z-260124T1400Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 130 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ450-451-232100- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T1500Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ 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- 130 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ ANZ452>455-232100- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T2100Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0300Z-260124T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 130 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Hoeflich
429 WHUS71 KPHI 231806 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 106 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ANZ430-431-241000- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T2100Z-260124T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0200Z-260124T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 106 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-451-241000- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 106 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-241000- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.260123T2100Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0300Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 106 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
750 WHUS71 KPHI 240234 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 934 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ANZ430-431-241100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 934 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 9 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts of 35-40 kt are expected over the next couple of hours due to a strong cold front moving through. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-451-241100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 934 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts of 35-40 kt are expected over the next couple of hours due to a strong cold front moving through. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-241100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.260124T0300Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 934 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts of 35-40 kt are expected over the next couple of hours due to a strong cold front moving through. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
271 WHUS71 KPHI 240703 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 203 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ANZ430-431-242100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 203 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-451-242100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 203 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-242100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 203 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Hoeflich
531 WHUS71 KPHI 241109 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 609 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ANZ430-431-250015- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0011.260124T1109Z-260124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 609 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-451-250015- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 609 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-250015- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 609 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Hoeflich
629 WHUS71 KPHI 241332 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ANZ430-431-250100- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-451-250100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-250100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
519 WHUS71 KPHI 241754 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1254 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ANZ430-431-250700- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1500Z-260125T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1254 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-451-250700- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260126T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 1254 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-250700- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 1254 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Jan 22, 12:44 PM EST, 24 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1. Prior to the weekend's winter storm, an arctic airmass potentially brings wind chills below 0 to nearly the entire region, possibly getting as low as -20 in the Poconos on Friday Night. Cold weather headlines are likely (60-70%). 2. A significant winter storm appears increasingly likely Saturday night through Monday morning. Substantial snow accumulations will be possible across much of the area. Some mixed precipitation is expected as well. 3. Bitter cold is expected to continue after the winter storm has passed, with temperatures unlikely to rise above freezing through Wednesday.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 22, 12:44 PM EST, 24 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1244 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Confidence is increasing in an arctic airmass bringing
dangerous cold on Friday Night with wind chills below zero.
Confidence continues to increase in significant impacts from a
winter storm Saturday night through early Monday across the
entire area. As such, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for
the entire region Saturday night through early Monday afternoon.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Prior to the weekend's winter storm, an arctic airmass
potentially brings wind chills below 0 to nearly the entire
region, possibly getting as low as -20 in the Poconos on Friday
Night. Cold weather headlines are likely (60-70%).
2. A significant winter storm appears increasingly likely
Saturday night through Monday morning. Substantial snow
accumulations will be possible across much of the area. Some
mixed precipitation is expected as well.
3. Bitter cold is expected to continue after the winter storm
has passed, with temperatures unlikely to rise above freezing
through Wednesday.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1. Prior to the weekend's winter storm, an arctic
airmass potentially brings wind chills below 0 to nearly the
entire region, possibly getting as low as -20 in the Poconos on
Friday Night. Cold weather headlines are likely (60-70%).
Following a brief warmup both Thursday and Friday, an arctic
front will usher in a very cold airmass. The front comes through
during the day on Friday, with strong cold-air advection
setting up in its wake. 850 mb temperatures drop to -15 to
-25 C on Friday Night. The result will be temperatures
dropping from the mid to upper 30s Friday afternoon down into
the single digits (or even below zero in the Poconos).
In addition to temperatures tanking, winds will pick up in the
wake of the front, driven by a tight pressure gradient that sets
up with a very strong incoming arctic high diving in from
Canada into the northern Plains and low pressure departing.
Post- frontal gusts will be around 20-25 MPH, gusting up to
30-35 MPH or so. The combination of single digit temperatures
and wind gusts in the 20s brings wind chills below zero for most
of the region. With temperatures colder and winds a bit
stronger in the southern Poconos, wind chills could get as low
as -20, which is guidance for an Extreme Cold Warning. Still too
early to issue any headlines, but would put the probability of
needing cold weather headlines around 60-70% or so.
Not much warming comes on Saturday as the arctic airmass
settles over the northeastern US. Highs only get into the upper
teens/low 20s regionwide, making it quite uncomfortable outside
for any winter storm preparations. Layer up both Friday Night
and Saturday ahead of the storm if out and about!
KEY MESSAGE 2...A significant winter storm appears increasingly
likely Saturday night through Monday morning. Substantial snow
accumulations will be possible across much of the area. Some
mixed precipitation is expected as well.
A closed mid-level low off the southwestern coast of CA will
gradually open and pivot northeastward, eventually phasing with
the northern jet as it approaches our region. This will place
our entire region in the left exit region of a potent trough.
Synoptic scale ascent is expected to begin overspreading the
region by Saturday evening. As surface low pressure begins to
approach from the southwest, precipitation is expected to begin
overspreading the region from southwest to northeast Saturday
night. Given the very cold airmass in place initially,
precipitation is expected to start as all snow. As the vertical
column moistens, snow rates may quickly become heavy, with rapid
accumulations possible.
During the day on Sunday, additional surface cyclogenesis is
expected off the Mid-Atlantic coast, with the surface low
tracking northeastward. The primary remaining uncertainty with
this forecast is the exact low track. In general, guidance
continues to suggest a low track fairly to the coast, with the
GFS as a relative outlier a little bit farther out to sea. Given
this low track, it is becoming increasingly likely that sleet,
freezing rain, and even plain rain will enter the picture for
parts of the area during the day on Sunday. Right now, this
appears most likely from about the Philadelphia metro and south,
and perhaps farther north for the Coastal Plain. While this
could decrease snow totals some, exactly where mixing occurs
remains uncertain, and confidence remains high in significant
snow accumulations. In addition, mixed precipitation would still
cause significant issues. For this region, DESI probabilities
of exceedance for warning criteria snow (5 inches) are over 90%.
Depending on how soon, and to what extent, mixing occurs,
amounts could exceed 10 inches for this area. Outside of the
aforementioned areas, all snow is expected, with significant
accumulations likely. DESI probabilities of exceedance for
warning level snow (6 inches) across the remainder of our
eastern PA and northern NJ counties are over 90%. In fact,
probabilities of exceeding 10 inches are 70-90%.
While this event remains a few days out, confidence is higher
than usual for this range in significant impacts across the
region. Specifics will continue to be refined as the event
approaches, but confidence is high enough in warning level snow
to issue a Winter Storm Watch for the entire area, starting at 7
PM Saturday and continuing through early Monday afternoon. Stay
tuned for future updates as this has the potential to be a very
impactful storm for much of the area.
KEY MESSAGE 3...Bitter cold is expected to continue after the
winter storm has passed, with temperatures unlikely to rise
above freezing through Wednesday.
After the low pressure system departs on Monday, high pressure
will build into the region. Initially, a fairly tight pressure
gradient is expected with strong cold air advection and breezy
conditions Monday afternoon into Tuesday. Temperatures are
expected to remain below freezing across the entire area through
Wednesday. In fact, many locations may only rise into the low-
mid 20s. Monday night and Tuesday night are of particular
concern, with low temperatures in the single digits areawide.
Given the expected breezy conditions, wind chills could be below
zero across the entire area during the nighttime hours, and
only rise into the low-mid teens during the day. This type of
prolonged cold could be quite dangerous, particularly if
spending extended periods of time outdoors without proper
clothing. One final note is that with significant snow cover
potentially in place, winds could cause some blowing and
drifting of the snow, and temperatures could potentially be even
colder than currently forecasted. Trends will be monitored in
the coming days.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG,
KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas...
Today...VFR. SCT/BKN high clouds in the afternoon. West winds
around 10-20 kt sustained with gusts up to 25-35 kt possible.
Gusts gradually diminish between 21z-23z. Moderate-high
confidence.
Tonight...VFR with mainly high clouds. Westerly winds around
5-10 kt. High confidence.
Friday...VFR with mainly mid-high clouds. Southwest winds around
5-10 kt early, shifting to west-northwest and increasing to
10-20 kt with gusts up to 25-30 kt in the afternoon. Moderate-
high confidence.
Outlook...
Friday Night...VFR. Northwest winds around 10-20 kt.
Saturday...VFR. No significant weather.
Saturday night...VFR early, with sub-VFR conditions becoming
increasingly likely with time as snow moves into the area from
southwest to northeast.
Sunday through Sunday night...Sub-VFR conditions expected in
periods of snow. Some mixed precipitation will also be possible
at KMIV and KACY.
Monday...Sub-VFR conditions expected in periods of snow early,
with conditions improving late.
&&
.MARINE...
As of 11 AM, all remaining Small Craft Advisories have been
cancelled. No other marine headlines are currently in effect.
Sub-SCA conditions expected from this afternoon through Friday
morning. Winds out of the west around 10-20 kt and seas 2 to 4
feet.
Outlook...
Friday afternoon through Saturday...SCA conditions expected
(90-100%) as wind gusts out of the northwest get to 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 feet. Will wait for current SCA to expire before
issuing a new one.
Saturday night...SCA conditions likely to develop late with
northeast wind 20-25 kt and gusts to near 30 kt. Seas 3-6 feet.
Sunday through Monday...SCA conditions likely, with periods of
gales possible. Sunday into Sunday night, northeast wind 20-30
kt with gusts as high as 35 kt and seas increasing to 5-9 feet.
Monday, wind shifts to northwesterly, remaining 20-30 kt with
gusts as high as 35 kt and seas 5-9 feet. Visibility
restrictions are likely in heavy precipitation Sunday, with
gradual improvement on Monday.
&&
.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday
afternoon for PAZ070-071-101-102-104.
Winter Storm Watch from late Saturday night through Monday
afternoon for PAZ054-055-060>062-103-105-106.
NJ...Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday
afternoon for NJZ016>019-021>025-027.
Winter Storm Watch from late Saturday night through Monday
afternoon for NJZ001-007>010-012>015-020-026.
DE...Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday
afternoon for DEZ001>004.
MD...Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday
afternoon for MDZ012-015-019-020.
MARINE...None.
&&
DISCUSSION...Cooper/Hoeflich
AVIATION...Cooper/DeSilva/Hoeflich
MARINE...Cooper/DeSilva/HoeflichHazardous weather outlook, Jan 22, 5:06 AM EST, 8 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 506 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 MDZ012-015-019-020-231015- Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- 506 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... 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. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Watch. Another round of arctic air potentially brings a period of dangeorus cold beginning Friday Night through at least Wednesday Night. A significant winter storm possibly bringing major impacts moves through Saturday Night through Monday Morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jan 22, 11:06 AM EST, 2 hours 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1106 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 NJZ001-007>010-012-015-PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-221800- Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Carbon- Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-Philadelphia- Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery- Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Trenton, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Media, Philadelphia, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown 1106 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...Gusty winds late this morning... A brief surge of 40 to 45 mph wind gusts will move through the southern Poconos, northern New Jersey, Lehigh Valley, and down into Philadelphia into the early afternoon hours. Be prepared for changing road conditions. DEZ001>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ013-014-016>027-221800- New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD- Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth- Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland- Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic- Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington- Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest 1106 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...Gusty winds into early this afternoon... A brief surge of 40 to 45 mph wind gusts will move through southern New Jersey, the eastern shores of Maryland, and Delaware into the early afternoon hours. Be prepared for changing road conditions. MPS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2:12 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more | 34 hr |
| Jan 22, 12:59 PM EST | Cold Weather Advisory | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more | 47 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.