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Small Craft Advisory 50, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

May 8, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at May 8, 2026, 2:06 AM EDT. It took effect at May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 8, 2026, 2:06 AM EDT (06:06 UTC)
In effect from
May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 9, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

361 
WHUS71 KPHI 080606
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
206 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

ANZ450>455-081915-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.260509T1400Z-260510T0400Z/
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-
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-
206 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
  to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
239 
WHUS71 KPHI 081324
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
924 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

ANZ431-090300-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.260508T2000Z-260510T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
924 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and a 
  moderate chop expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT Saturday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may a period of below Small Craft
  conditions late Friday night into early Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ451>455-090300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.260508T2000Z-260510T0400Z/
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-
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-
924 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Fenwick Island 
  DE out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT Saturday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may a period of below Small Craft
  conditions late Friday night into early Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-090300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.260509T1400Z-260510T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
924 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
772 
WHUS71 KPHI 090233
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1033 PM EDT Fri May 8 2026

ANZ451>455-091200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260510T0400Z/
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-
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-
1033 PM EDT Fri May 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Fenwick 
  Island DE out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-091200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260510T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1033 PM EDT Fri May 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and a 
  moderate chop.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-091200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.260509T1400Z-260510T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
1033 PM EDT Fri May 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
696 
WHUS71 KPHI 090941
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
541 AM EDT Sat May 9 2026

ANZ451>455-092245-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260510T0400Z/
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-
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-
541 AM EDT Sat May 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...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, 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 midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-092245-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260510T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
541 AM EDT Sat May 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and a 
  moderate chop.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-092245-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.260509T1400Z-260510T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
541 AM EDT Sat May 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
980 
WHUS71 KPHI 091825
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
225 PM EDT Sat May 9 2026

ANZ451>455-100400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260510T0400Z/
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-
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-
225 PM EDT Sat May 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Fenwick 
  Island DE out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ431-100400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260510T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
225 PM EDT Sat May 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and a 
  moderate chop.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ450-100400-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260510T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
225 PM EDT Sat May 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
910 
WHUS71 KPHI 092347
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
747 PM EDT Sat May 9 2026

ANZ431-450>455-100100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260510T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
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-
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-
747 PM EDT Sat May 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and seas have fallen below criteria, and will continue to
lessen overnight. Some areas of fog are possible overnight.

$$

Staarmann

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 May 8, 1:04 AM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1. Unsettled conditions for Saturday and again later Sunday/Sunday night.
Area forecast discussion, May 8, 1:04 AM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
104 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Updated aviation and marine sections.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Unsettled conditions for Saturday and again later
Sunday/Sunday night.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Unsettled conditions for Saturday and again later
Sunday/Sunday night.

After some fair and cool weather tonight and Friday, a more
unsettled pattern arrives for the weekend and into early next
week. An upper trough moves across the Great Lakes and Northeast
Friday through Sunday. Several short waves and surface features
will keep chances for showers in the high chance to likely rains
for Saturday and again for Sunday night and Monday. This will
bring some beneficial rains to the region. A thunderstorm is
possible Saturday afternoon and evening. Severe weather is not
presently expected. It's a bit early for specific rainfall
amounts, but a quarter to one half of inch of rain is possible
for most areas.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG,
KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas...

Overnight...VFR. SCT/BKN clouds thru 06-08Z, decreasing
thereafter. Winds NW around 5 to 10 knots. High confidence.

Friday... VFR. SKC in the morning, giving way to SCT/BKN clouds
in the afternoon. West winds increase to around 10-15 kt with
gusts up to 20-25 kt possible. High confidence.

Friday night...Becoming mostly cloudy but remaining VFR. Winds
light and variable early settling out of the S/SE around 5 knots
or less overnight.

Outlook...

Saturday...Lower CIGS/VSBYs possible with scattered showers
which will become more numerous Sat. A tstm is possible Sat
afternoon into the evening.

Sat night/Sunday morning...Mostly VFR.

Sunday afternoon into Monday...Sub-VFR with clouds and frequent
showers.

Tuesday...Mostly VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
Weak high pressure will ridge up across the waters into Friday.
Not much eventful weather expected as winds will be rather light
overnight and then occasionally gust around 15-20 kt early
Friday morning. On Friday, the high slides east and winds will
back around to southwest and increase to 10 to 15 kt. Seas on
the ocean will be 2 to 3 ft. Fair weather. No marine headlines
expected through Friday night.

Outlook...

Mostly unsettled weather expected for the weekend and into
early next week. Overall, sub-SCA except for Saturday when some
low-end gusts and seas close to 5ft are possible. Showers Fri
night and Saturday with a tstm possible Sat afternoon and
evening. Fair weather Sunday. More rains Monday. Fair Tuesday.

&&

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

&&

DISCUSSION...OHara
AVIATION...DeSilva/Fitzsimmons/OHara
MARINE...Fitzsimmons/OHara
Hazardous weather outlook, May 7, 5:06 AM EDT, 21 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
506 AM EDT Thu May 7 2026

MDZ012-015-019-020-080915-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
506 AM EDT Thu May 7 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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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.