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Small Craft Advisory 48, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at May 3, 2026, 1:22 AM EDT. It took effect at May 3, 2026, 7:32 AM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 3, 2026, 1:22 AM EDT (05:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 3, 2026, 7:32 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 3, 2026, 3:23 PM EDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
The text
As transmitted.
195 WHUS71 KPHI 030522 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 122 AM EDT Sun May 3 2026 ANZ453>455-032000- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.260503T1400Z-260503T2000Z/ 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- 122 AM EDT Sun May 3 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-032000- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.260503T1400Z-260503T2000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 122 AM EDT Sun May 3 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ MPS
2 follow-up statements
978 WHUS71 KPHI 031132 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 732 AM EDT Sun May 3 2026 ANZ453>455-032000- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.260503T1132Z-260503T2000Z/ 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- 732 AM EDT Sun May 3 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-032000- /O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.260503T1132Z-260503T2000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 732 AM EDT Sun May 3 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AKL
081 WHUS71 KPHI 031923 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 323 PM EDT Sun May 3 2026 ANZ453>455-040830- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260503T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0049.260505T0500Z-260505T2200Z/ 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- 323 PM EDT Sun May 3 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-032030- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260503T2000Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 323 PM EDT Sun May 3 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have fallen below 25 knots. Therefore, the Small Craft Advisory is cancelled. $$ ANZ450>452-040830- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0049.260504T1500Z-260505T2200Z/ 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- 323 PM EDT Sun May 3 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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 and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 6 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AKL
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 3:23 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | PHI | 3 days |
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