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Small Craft Advisory 16, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Jan 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EST. It was in force for 4 hr.
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- Issued
- Jan 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EST (19:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 31, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- In force
- 4 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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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
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191 WHUS71 KPHI 302253 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ANZ451-311200- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ450-311200- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.EXP.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ452>455-311200- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.260131T1900Z-260131T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-311200- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 553 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
471 WHUS71 KPHI 310015 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 715 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ANZ452>455-311300- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.260131T1900Z-260131T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 715 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ451-311300- /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 715 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ450-311300- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 715 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ430-431-311300- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 715 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
943 WHUS71 KPHI 310659 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 159 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ANZ452>455-312000- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.260131T1900Z-260131T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260131T2300Z-260201T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0001.260131T2300Z-260201T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 159 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ451-312000- /O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.UP.A.0001.260201T0500Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0001.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 159 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ450-312000- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0001.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 159 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-312000- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.Y.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2100Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 159 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Johnson
483 WHUS71 KPHI 311109 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 609 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ANZ452>455-010015- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.260131T1900Z-260131T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260131T2300Z-260201T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0001.260131T2300Z-260201T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 609 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning and Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ450-451-010015- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0001.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 609 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-010015- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2100Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 609 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
416 WHUS71 KPHI 311903 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 203 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ANZ452>455-010815- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260131T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260131T2300Z-260201T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 203 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ450-451-010815- /O.EXT.KPHI.UP.W.0001.260131T2300Z-260202T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/ 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 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 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...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-010815- /O.EXT.KPHI.UP.Y.0005.260201T0300Z-260202T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2100Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 203 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Hoeflich
440 WHUS71 KPHI 312305 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 605 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ANZ452>455-011200- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260131T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260201T2300Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260202T1100Z/ 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- 605 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from 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 Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ450-451-011200- /O.CON.KPHI.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260202T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2300Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 605 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-011200- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0005.260201T0300Z-260201T2100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0005.260201T0300Z-260202T1100Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 605 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very 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 Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
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 30, 6:10 AM EST, 7 hours 50 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1. Dangerous (and potentially record-setting) cold persists over the region for the week's end, with highs well below freezing and overnight lows in the single digits, resulting in below zero wind chills. 2. A rapidly deepening storm will develop off the East Coast this weekend. The storm should track far enough east to spare most of the area significant impacts but could still bring some snow, coastal flooding, and high wind impacts to the coast. 3. Some areas will remain below freezing through all of next week. 4. A low pressure system passing to the south of the region could bring an additional round of snow to portions of our region mid week next week.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 30, 6:10 AM EST, 7 hours 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
610 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Cold Weather Advisories have been extended/expanded for all zones
thru Saturday morning.
For the weekend storm, peak wind gusts trended up, with peak gusts
near or above 45 mph now possible in both coastal areas and the
higher terrain of the southern Poconos. At the same time, the slight
eastward shift of the precipitation shield continued, with
accumulating snow now generally confined to areas well south and
east of the I95 corridor.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Dangerous (and potentially record-setting) cold persists over the
region for the week's end, with highs well below freezing and
overnight lows in the single digits, resulting in below zero wind
chills.
2. A rapidly deepening storm will develop off the East Coast this
weekend. The storm should track far enough east to spare most of the
area significant impacts but could still bring some snow, coastal
flooding, and high wind impacts to the coast.
3. Some areas will remain below freezing through all of next week.
4. A low pressure system passing to the south of the region could
bring an additional round of snow to portions of our region mid week
next week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1....Dangerous (and potentially record-setting) cold
persists over the region for the week's end, with highs well below
freezing and overnight lows in the single digits, resulting in below
zero wind chills.
Winds are remaining a little elevated early this morning, which has
kept air temps a bit elevated, while simultaneously driving down
wind chills. The bottom line remains... its quite cold! Inherited
cold weather advisory/extreme cold warnings remain in place through
the morning hours, as if the temperature doesn't get you, the wind
chill will.
Reinforcing shot of cold air, albeit weak, should help keep temps
even colder today than they have been the previous several days.
Expect most locales to fail to reach the 20 degree mark today, with
the higher terrain of the Poconos likely staying below 10. This
looks like the coldest day of this stretch, as it has for some time,
so we're definitely going up from here.
For tonight, winds should relax as we get into a small area of high
pressure. For this reason, did not continue extreme cold warning for
the Poconos, but did expand/extend the cold weather advisory to all
zones thru early Saturday. That having been said, with low pressure
starting to develop to our south and southwest, mid clouds may
overspread parts of the area overnight, hindering radiational
cooling a bit. Still think tonight should be the coldest of this
stretch, with widespread single digits and some spots below zero. As
to whether it becomes the coldest night of the month remains to be
seen. Certainly it probably will be somewhere.
Lows to beat to be the coldest of the month:
55N: 11 on 1/24
ABE: -9 on 1/21
ACY: 7 on 1/21
GED: 8 on 1/29
ILG: 7 on 1/29
MPO: -7 on 1/21
PHL: 11 on 1/24
RDG: -1 on 1/21
TTN: -1 on 1/21
KEY MESSAGE 2....
A rapidly deepening storm will develop off the East Coast this
weekend. The storm should track far enough east to spare most of the
area significant impacts but could still bring some snow, coastal
flooding, and high wind impacts to the coast.
With the 00Z guidance, there were only minor changes with the
development and track of the low off the coast. Most guidance
continued a slight eastward shift trend with the track of the storm.
There are three main impacts we are watching with this system: high
winds, coastal/tidal flooding, and snow.
The strongest winds on land are expected very early Sunday morning
through Sunday evening. This is mostly consistent with when the
strongest cyclogenesis is expected to occur (and thus, there will be
a stronger isallobaric component to the wind). For the higher
terrain of the Poconos and along coastal areas, wind gusts at or
above 40 kt/48 mph appear likely based on an experimental blend
guidance. If these trends continue, these area will likely need a
wind advisory, but confidence is too low at this point to issue.
Regardless of if we actually get to wind advisory criteria, there is
a potential for a higher level of impacts in areas where snow and
ice may still remain on trees and wires.
With coastal/tidal flooding, it still appears as if there will be at
least some minor tidal flooding with the high tide cycle on Sunday
(and may continue into Monday). As mentioned by the previous shift,
the wind direction being parallel and then switching to mostly off
shore will help limit coastal/tidal flooding impacts. However, it
will be working against higher astronomical tides with the full moon
on Monday, and increased swells from the off shore system. Further
complicating the risk of tidal flooding impacts is ice that is
already developing on bays, and how that will impact and react with
higher tides coming in.
As for snow, in general the latest forecast is for snow amounts to
be slightly lower as compared to the previous forecast. Still
appears that southern Delaware will have the highest risk (among the
region our office covers) for 2+ inches of snow. For much of the
rest of the coastal plains, amounts up to one inch are currently
forecast. That being said, the potential for strong winds concurrent
or just after the snow has fallen could lead to more significant
impacts due to blowing snow (especially in southern Delaware).
Chances for accumulating snow within the I-95 corridor are
decreasing, with this area generally only seeing a 20% chance for
accumulating snow. There will be a very sharp cutoff in snow
somewhere in our region, so the exact track of the low will have big
implications on the snow amounts. Timing of the snow remains
unchanged, with the snow generally expected Saturday night through
Sunday morning, though some initial snow could come in as early as
Saturday afternoon.
KEY MESSAGE 3.... Some areas will remain below freezing through all
of next week.
While the broader, longwave, mid and upper level trough may shift
slightly further east in the wake of the coastal low, our region
will remain under a general northwest flow regime to start the new
week. As such, the cold pattern continues. Areas such as the coastal
plain of NJ and much of Delmarva are likely to get above freezing
Tuesday and again Wednesday, the rest of the region is forecast to
stay below freezing. This current stretch of below freezing
temperatures began last weekend (Jan 23 through 26 - varies
depending on the site), which means if areas don't get above
freezing Tuesday or Wednesday, this stretch of below freezing
temperatures is on track to be at least 2 weeks long. The longer
this stretch continues, there will be an increasing risk for more
impacts to infrastructure including frozen pipes and widespread ice
on waterways. This would be a top five longest stretch of below
freezing temperatures for many of our climate sites.
KEY MESSAGE 4.... A low pressure system passing to the south of the
region could bring an additional round of snow to portions of our
region mid week next week.
Some models are depicting a low developing in response to a lee side
trough over E NM/TX panhandle and then progressing east across the
southeastern portion of the U.S. and eventually off shore. As has
been the case with the last several events, the exact track of the
low will have implications on if our region will see snow with this
system and how cold the late week period will be. The further south
this low tracks, the less likely our region will see snow, but the
more likely we will have very cold conditions Thursday and Friday. A
blend of guidance is a reasonable middle of the road solution this
far out, with a broad 20 to 40% chance for precipitation across the
area, and temperatures about 5 to 10 degrees below normal (still
cold, but not as cold as what is forecast today).
&&
.AVIATION /12Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas...
Today...VFR. West-northwest wind around 10 kt, with gusts up to 20
kts this afternoon. High confidence.
Tonight...VFR. Winds diminishing to 5-10 kts. High confidence.
Outlook...
Saturday through Sunday...Starting VFR. ACY and MIV may go to IFR in
snow Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Winds on Sunday
gusting 30 to 35 kt.
Monday and Tuesday...VFR expected.
&&
.MARINE...
Small Craft Advisories and Freezing Spray Advisories continue
through early this morning for most marine zones, and on portions of
the northern New Jersey coast through the entire day. No marine
headlines are in effect for the upper Delaware Bay.
Northwest winds around 15-20 kt are expected to continue with
occasional gusts up to 25 kt through early this morning with seas of
2-4 feet. Winds around 15-20 kt continue through late morning,
before beginning to diminish through the afternoon. Winds may remain
elevated enough where periodic gusts up to 25 kt may continue on
northern waters. Seas of 2-3 feet.
Freezing Spray is expected to continue through today especially on
offshore waters. Outside of freezing spray, fair weather is expected.
No headlines are anticipated tonight, with winds staying below SCA
levels and diminished risk of freezing spray.
Outlook...
Saturday...winds and seas should start the day below SCA criteria.
However, by late afternoon, frequent wind gusts above 25kt are
expected.
Saturday Night into Sunday...through the late Saturday Night into
Sunday Morning period is when we are expecting the strongest winds
and highest seas. The risk for storm force gusts near 50kt increased
for areas from Manasquan Inlet NJ through Fenwick Island DE, so have
changed the Gale Watch to a Storm Watch for these locations. The
highest gusts are likely to be further away from the coast (in the
10 -20 nmi area off the coast), so areas right along the coast are
less likely to see storm force gusts. A Gale Watch remains in effect
for the Delaware Bay and the coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to
Sandy Hook NJ. With as strong as the winds are likely to be, and
significant wave heights near 10 ft in some areas, freezing spray
will become an even bigger concern during the height of the storm.
Thus, have issued a heavy freezing spray watch for the same area as
the storm watch.
Sunday night through Monday...winds and seas are expected to
diminish, but SCA conditions are likely to persist into Monday.
Tuesday...winds and seas are expected to be below SCA criteria.
However, with wind gusts 15 to 20 kt possible, light freezing spray
may remain a concern through this period.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Potentially record-breaking cold is expected as we end this week,
with a chance for some of our climate sites to set record low
temperatures and/or record cold high temperatures.
One daily cold record high was set on January 29th, with the
Atlantic City Marina only reaching 22 degrees, matching the record
from 2014.
Record Low Temperatures and Record Low High Temperatures for:
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 Saturday for PAZ060>062-
070-071-101>106.
Extreme Cold Warning until 11 AM EST this morning for PAZ054-
055.
Cold Weather Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 10 AM EST
Saturday for PAZ054-055.
NJ...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Saturday for NJZ001-
007>010-012>027.
DE...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Saturday for DEZ001>004.
MD...Cold Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Saturday for MDZ012-015-
019-020.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday evening for
ANZ430-431-450.
Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for ANZ450-
451.
Freezing Spray Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for ANZ450-
451.
Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday evening for
ANZ451>455.
Heavy Freezing Spray Watch from late Saturday night through
Sunday evening for ANZ451>455.
&&
DISCUSSION...Johnson/RCM
AVIATION...Johnson/RCM
MARINE...Johnson/RCMHazardous weather outlook, Jan 30, 5:05 AM EST, 8 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 505 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 MDZ012-015-019-020-311015- Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- 505 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Cold Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Cold Weather Advisory. .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 30, 12:45 AM EST | Storm Watch | PHI | 25 hr | |
| Jan 30, 12:45 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Watch | PHI | 25 hr | |
| Jan 30, 3:54 PM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Ocean | 44 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.