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Small Craft Advisory 15, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Jan 28, 2026, 12:24 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 42 hr.
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- Issued
- Jan 28, 2026, 12:24 PM EST (17:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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852 WHUS71 KPHI 281724 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1224 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026 ANZ452>455-291100- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.260129T0500Z-260129T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.260129T0500Z-260129T2300Z/ 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- 1224 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 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...From midnight tonight to 6 PM EST Thursday. * 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-291100- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.260129T0500Z-260129T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.260129T0500Z-260129T2300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1224 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ MPS
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431 WHUS71 KPHI 290420 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1120 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026 ANZ450-451-292315- /O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.260129T0500Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.EXB.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.260129T0500Z-260130T1100Z/ 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- 1120 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 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...Until 6 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ452>455-292315- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.260129T0500Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.260129T0500Z-260130T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 1120 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-292315- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.260129T0500Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.260129T0500Z-260130T1100Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1120 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy 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...Until 6 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$
573 WHUS71 KPHI 291827 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 127 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ANZ450-451-300900- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 127 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ430-300900- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260129T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260129T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 127 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-300900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 127 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ431-300900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 127 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ DeSilva
844 WHUS71 KPHI 292317 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ANZ430-301230- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260129T2300Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260129T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-301230- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ431-301230- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-451-301230- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
292 WHUS71 KPHI 300545 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ANZ452>455-301845- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ451-301845- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ431-301845- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and a moderate chop. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ450-301845- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ430-301845- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1245 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Johnson
928 WHUS71 KPHI 301124 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ANZ452>455-310030- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ431-310030- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ451-310030- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ450-310030- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory and Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ430-310030- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 624 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Johnson
145 WHUS71 KPHI 301900 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ANZ452>455-310930- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.260131T1900Z-260131T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ451-310930- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ450-310930- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ430-431-310930- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ DeSilva
191 WHUS71 KPHI 302253 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ANZ451-311200- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ450-311200- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-311200- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.260131T1900Z-260131T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-311200- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
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 28, 9:46 AM EST, 2 hours 38 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1. A prolonged stretch of dangerous (and potentially record- setting) cold settles over the region this week into the weekend, with daytime highs well below freezing and overnight lows in the single digits, resulting in below zero wind chills. 2. A rapidly deepening storm is expected to develop off the east coast this weekend. While confidence in specific forecast details remains low, the storm could bring at least portions of the area moderate to significant impacts from snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 28, 9:46 AM EST, 2 hours 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
946 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
The Cold Weather Advisory has been extended through Thursday
morning.
There's increasing confidence there will be at least some
impacts across portions of the area this weekend from a
potentially major coastal storm. Impacts could be significant,
especially near the coast.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1. A prolonged stretch of dangerous (and potentially record-
setting) cold settles over the region this week into the
weekend, with daytime highs well below freezing and overnight
lows in the single digits, resulting in below zero wind chills.
2. A rapidly deepening storm is expected to develop off the
east coast this weekend. While confidence in specific forecast
details remains low, the storm could bring at least portions of
the area moderate to significant impacts from snow, strong
winds, and coastal flooding.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1....A prolonged stretch of dangerous (and
potentially record-setting) cold settles over the region this
week and into the weekend, with daytime highs well below
freezing and overnight lows in the single digits, resulting in
below zero wind chills.
High pressure will build across the area today. The arctic cold
continues, but at least the sun will be out today. The winds
will relax a bit and should be mostly around 10 mph today and
then around 5 mph tonight. Overall, the net effect of the colder
temps and lower winds will be wind chill tonight close to what
they are this present night. Therefore, we extended the Cold
Weather Advisory to cover the upcoming night. Lowest wind chills
will be -15 to -18 for the Pocono Plateau, -10 to -15 for the
next set of counties S/E of the Poconos and 0 to -8 (or so) the
remaining areas. (If temps lower or winds increase Extreme Cold
Warning may be needed).
The very cold temperatures and bitter wind chills will persist
the remainder of the week and beyond. This will occur due to a
deep upper level trough centered over Eastern Canada with
repeated re-enforcing shots of arctic air swinging in from the
north and west around this feature. For Thursday night and
Friday night, expect morning low temperatures in the single
digits to negative single digits with each morning actually
looking slightly colder than the previous one due to these re-
enforcing shots of arctic air. More importantly, there will be
at least some winds through most of this period with early
morning wind chills still expected to be sub-zero region wide
with negative teens N/W of the I-95 corridor to even around -20
in the southern Poconos. Some moderation in temperatures may
occur Sunday into early next week however temperatures still
look to be well below average.
Overall, it is exceedingly rare to get this combination of
length and magnitude of an arctic airmass for this area and it
should be taken seriously for those who have to venture out in
the cold for extended periods of time.
KEY MESSAGE 2...A rapidly deepening storm will develop off the
east coast this weekend. While confidence in specific forecast
details remains low, the storm could bring at least portions of
the area moderate to significant impacts from snow, strong
winds, and coastal flooding.
Forecast models continue to forecast cyclogensis occurring
beginning Saturday off the southeast coast with rapidly
deepening low pressure depicted to then move north and east
Saturday night through Sunday. This will occur due to a potent
upper level disturbance pivoting around the base of the long
wave trough over the east interacting with the strong baroclinic
zone along the coast.
In terms of impacts to our forecast area, this still hinges on
the exact track the storm takes which remains uncertain at this
time. The latest GFS trended west a little. However, the latest
GEM trended east, like the latest EC. It is worth noting that
there continues to be spread in the GFS ensemble members (the
GEFS) with the ensemble mean a bit farther east than the
deterministic . So this all said, it boils down to whether the
storm tracks farther northward along the coast before turning
east (bringing the area greater impacts) vs. being quicker to
turn east meaning the track would stay farther away bringing
more limited impacts. Potential impacts include not just heavy
precipitation but also strong winds and coastal flooding as the
storm will have a tight pressure gradient with a very strong
wind field. Timing wise, the earliest this would arrive is late
day Saturday with the brunt of the storm occuring Saturday night
into Sunday if we get it. Given the very cold temperatures in
place both at the surface and aloft, all snow is strongly
favored in terms of precip type.
The latest NBM probabilistic data has trended downward a bit.
For snow amounts greater than 2 inches (plowable), the range is
from around 50 percent near the coast to 40 percent near the
I-95 corridor with lower probabilities N/W of the urban
corridor. For 6+ inches, these probs are around 30 percent near
I-95 up to 40 percent near the coast. These probabilities seem
reasonable at this point. Regardless of snow amounts, the storm
will likely track close enough to bring the area increasing
winds Saturday night into Sunday morning. Our current forecast
has N/NE winds forecast to be 15 to 25 gusting 25 to 35 mph
inland Sunday with winds 25 to 35 gusting up to 50 mph along the
coast. Winds could even end up a bit stronger than this if a
more N/W track with the storm occurs. This could lead to some
damage and power outages and will also help cause water to pile
up along the coast.
By Sunday evening, the storm should be rapidly pulling away to
the northeast with generally tranquil but cold weather for early
next week.
Overall, it will continue to bear watching to see how things
shake out over the next couple days and how guidance handles the
features in the wake of our recent storm. Forecast details
should come into clearer focus as we go through the week.
&&
.AVIATION /14Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas...
Today... VFR. Few clouds this morning the some low clouds (CIGS
060-070) after 19Z/20Z N/W and 20Z/21Z S/E. West to Northwest
winds up to around 10-12 knots. High confid.
Tonight... VFR. Evening low clouds (CIGS 060-070) then
decreasing overnight. West to Northwest winds lowering to around
5 knots. High confid.
Outlook...
Wednesday night through Friday night...Generally VFR.
Saturday through Sunday...Potential for increasing winds and
sub VFR conditions arriving late Saturday continuing into Sunday
depending on track of coastal storm. Highest chance of impacts
KACY, lowest KRDG, intermediate at KPHL.
&&
.MARINE...
Widespread wind gusts on the ocean continue to diminish to less
than 25 kt. The diminishing winds will also allow the threat for
freezing spray to diminish. Therefore, the Small Craft Advisory
and the Freezing Spray Advisory have been cancelled.
Sub-SCA conditions for the rest of the afternoon and tonight.
Outlook...
Winds ramp up again Thursday with SCA conditions probable. The
winds should come down a bit Friday into early Saturday but will
still be pretty close to SCA levels.
Late Saturday through Sunday...Winds ramp up due to coastal
storm with Gale force winds probable and even the potential for
storm force winds. Seas could exceed 10 feet Sunday.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Potentially record-breaking cold is expected later this week
with a chance for some of our climate sites to set record low
temperatures AND record low maximum temperatures.
Record Low Temperatures and Record Low High Temperatures for:
January 29
Site Low/Year Low Max Temperature/Year
ABE -9/1963 12/1977
ACY 0/1966 18/1977
PHL -5/1963 18/1977
ILG 0/1961 18/1966
RDG -4/1987 18/1902
TTN 0/1873 17/1977
MPO -21/1988 7/1966
GED -6/1966 18/1966
55N 7/1966 22/2014
January 30
Site Low/Year Low Max Temperature/Year
ABE -5/1928 14/1934
ACY -3/2014 19/1965
PHL 7/2019 18/1965
ILG 3/2014 16/1934
RDG -1/2014 9/2013
TTN 4/2014 12/1873
MPO -15/1965 7/1934
GED -5/2014 24/2010
55N 8/1935 18/1934
January 31
Site Low/Year Low Max Temperature/Year
ABE -9/1948 14/2019
ACY 0/1948 20/2019
PHL 3/1948 18/2019
ILG 3/1948 19/2019
RDG -5/2019 14/2019
TTN -1/1920 16/2019
MPO -15/1908 4/2019
GED 1/1948 23/2019
55N 4/1948 19/2019
Not all records will be challenged or broken, but some
could fall over the coming days and nights.
&&
.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Thursday for PAZ054-055-
060>062-070-071-101>106.
NJ...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Thursday for NJZ001-
007>010-012>027.
DE...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Thursday for DEZ001>004.
MD...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Thursday for MDZ012-015-
019-020.
MARINE...None.
&&
DISCUSSION...OHara/RCM
AVIATION...OHara/RCM
MARINE...MPS/OHara/RCMHazardous weather outlook, Jan 28, 4:36 AM EST, 7 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 436 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026 MDZ012-015-019-020-291000- Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- 436 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Cold Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Cold Weather Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 12:24 PM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory | PHI | 54 hr |
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Small Craft Advisories in New Jersey, 2026Every small craft advisory in 2026
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.