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Small Craft Advisory 26, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 6, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Mar 6, 2026, 1:22 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 7, 2026, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 6, 2026, 1:22 PM EST (18:22 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 8, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

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526 
WHUS71 KPHI 061822
MWWPHI

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

ANZ454-455-070930-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.260308T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
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-
122 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 7 PM Saturday to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-070930-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.260308T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
122 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DeSilva
8 follow-up statements
724 
WHUS71 KPHI 070430
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1130 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

ANZ454-455-071730-
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.260307T0430Z-260307T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.260308T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
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-
1130 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO
6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to
  6 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 6 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-071730-
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.260307T0430Z-260307T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.260308T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
1130 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO
6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to
  7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 6 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-071500-
/O.NEW.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.260307T0430Z-260307T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1130 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

Guzzo
401 
WHUS71 KPHI 071452
MWWPHI

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

ANZ454-455-080400-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260307T2000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.260308T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
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-
952 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 
  to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 Dense Fog Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-080400-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260307T2000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.260308T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
952 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 
  to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-072000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260307T2000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
952 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.

* 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 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

DeSilva
565 
WHUS71 KPHI 071851
MWWPHI

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

ANZ454-455-080930-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.260308T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
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-
151 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 
  to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 6 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-080930-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.260308T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
151 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 
  to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 6 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-080930-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
151 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.

* 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 Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

DeSilva
878 
WHUS71 KPHI 080036
MWWPHI

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

ANZ454-455-081500-
/O.CON.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
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-
736 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 
  to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE 
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-081500-
/O.CON.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
736 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 
  to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Cape May NJ out 20 
  nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-081000-
/O.CON.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
736 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
208 
WHUS71 KPHI 080635
MWWPHI

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

ANZ454-455-081500-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
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-
135 AM EST Sun Mar 8 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 
  to 6 ft.

* WHERE...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 Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-081500-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
135 AM EST Sun Mar 8 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 
  to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-081500-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
135 AM EST Sun Mar 8 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.

* 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 11 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

Guzzo
502 
WHUS71 KPHI 081305
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
905 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

ANZ454-455-082200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
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-
905 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...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 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ453-082200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
905 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 
  20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-081415-
/O.CAN.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1500Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
905 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Visibilities have improved.

$$

ANZ450>452-082200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T1600Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
905 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 
  3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon EDT today. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

MJL
742 
WHUS71 KPHI 081543
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1143 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

ANZ453-082200-
/O.EXB.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T2000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
1143 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 
  3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 
  20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-082200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260308T2000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
1143 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 
  3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-082200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
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-
1143 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...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 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MJL
947 
WHUS71 KPHI 081945
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
345 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

ANZ450>453-090845-
/O.EXT.KPHI.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260309T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
345 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1/4 to 1 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 3
  to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

ANZ454-455-082200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/
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-
345 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...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 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MJL

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 Mar 6, 12:32 PM EST, 50 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1. Patchy dense fog is expected through tonight with intervals of mainly light rain/showers; freezing fog possible for Monroe County until the early afternoon. 2. Much warmer air gradually overspreads the region later this weekend and early next week, along with some dense fog possible.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 6, 12:32 PM EST, 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1232 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Freezing Fog Advisory was issued for Monroe County until 1PM.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Patchy dense fog is expected through tonight with intervals
of mainly light rain/showers; freezing fog possible for Monroe
County until the early afternoon.

2. Much warmer air gradually overspreads the region later this
weekend and early next week, along with some dense fog possible.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Patchy dense fog is expected through tonight
with intervals of mainly light rain/showers; freezing fog
possible for Monroe County until the early afternoon.

Dense fog remains in place across the higher elevations in
Monroe County, including the Pocono Plateau. With latest
observations across the Poconos still showing temps below
freezing, the threat of freezing fog has developed. Guidance
suggests fog will linger through the day with temperatures
staying around or below freezing through at least the early
afternoon. As a result, the Winter Weather Advisory was replaced
with a Freezing Fog Advisory until 1PM this afternoon.

Reinforcing push of cooler air from the northeast as the
overnight low pressure departs eastward will keep us cool and
murky through tonight at least. That having been said, guidance
has proven too pessimistic with fog potential this morning, with
enough of a low-level wind to keep it stirred up. However,
another weak wave of low pressure may bring more showers/light
rain to the region tonight, which could enhance fog potential,
especially as warm advection aloft begins to intensify once
more and surface winds become light/variable. It continues to
look like dense fog is more likely tonight than this morning.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Much warmer air gradually overspreads the region
later this weekend and early next week, along with some dense fog
possible.

An upper-level disturbance tracks well to our north Saturday night
into Sunday, with a trailing weakening cold front moving through.
This looks to bring some showers and perhaps a thunderstorm to our
region Saturday night into Sunday, although the forcing for ascent
may end up weakening with an eastward extent which would limit the
coverage of showers. As of now, did not make any changes to the NBM
PoPs for Saturday night into early Sunday which may still be on the
high side. An increase in the low-level warm air advection ahead of
a weakening cold front looks to erode the wedge of colder air from
south to north, therefore high temperatures Saturday for much of our
area look to occur during Saturday evening. Used a NBM/NBM10 blend
for temperatures Saturday into Sunday to show a slower erosion of
the low-level colder air. This also results in cooler temperatures
during the day Saturday. We become more embedded within the warm
sector early next week with surface high pressure anchored in the
western Atlantic and a south to southwest flow. This should result
in a much warmer air mass surging into the region. Highs Sunday and
Monday are forecast to be in the 60s for much of the area, then into
the low to some mid 70s for Tuesday and Wednesday for many areas.
The flow may be light enough and also more southerly though early
next weak, which would introduce significant cooling along the coast
with perhaps even a robust sea breeze shifting inland. Some guidance
is faster with a cold front and ripple of low pressure Wednesday,
and if this occurs then temperatures may not get into the 70s. It
turns much cooler Thursday but still above average.

The much milder air mass and higher dew points above and adjacent to
the cold ocean over the weekend and early next week will create
opportunities for fog, perhaps dense fog. These conditions will be
more enhanced closer to the coast and around Delaware Bay.

&&

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

Rest of today...IFR conditions persist due to low clouds. A few
showers possible, mainly late.

Tonight...IFR likely continues due to low cigs, with some
scattered showers and possible reductions in vsby as fog
attempts to develop.

Outlook...

Saturday...Sub-VFR conditions due to low clouds and fog, although
ceilings may improve some at night. Showers mostly at night.

Sunday...Sub-VFR conditions possible to start, otherwise mainly VFR.

Monday and Tuesday...VFR overall.

&&

.MARINE...
Marine Dense Fog Advisory was allowed to expire at 10AM this
morning with visibilities improving.

Winds may briefly touch 25 kts over the ocean zones today and
tonight, while seas may also touch 5 feet, but confidence
remains too low for any Small Craft Advisories at this time.

Outlook...

Saturday...A brief period of Small Craft Advisory conditions
possible at night. Dense fog possible.

Sunday through Tuesday...The conditions are anticipated to be below
Small Craft Advisory criteria. Dense fog possible.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...Gorse/MJL/RCM
AVIATION...Gorse/MJL/RCM
MARINE...Gorse/MJL/RCM
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 6, 5:05 AM EST, 8 hours 17 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
505 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

MDZ012-015-019-020-071015-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
505 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 6, 1:17 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIHunterdon4 hr
Mar 6, 6:22 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHISomerset4 hr
Mar 6, 1:00 PM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean23 hr
Mar 6, 9:50 AM ESTFreezing Fog AdvisoryPHIMonroe3 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.