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Small Craft Advisory 48, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

May 3, 2026

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

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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.