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Small Craft Advisory 64, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Jun 21, 2026, 2:21 AM EDT. It took effect at Jun 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 21, 2026, 2:21 AM EDT (06:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Jun 23, 2026, 2:09 AM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
The text
As transmitted.
270 WHUS71 KPHI 210621 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 221 AM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026 ANZ450>455-231000- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0064.260622T1600Z-260623T1000Z/ 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- 221 AM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 6 AM 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-230400- /O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0064.260622T1900Z-260623T0400Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 221 AM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
5 follow-up statements
937 WHUS71 KPHI 211847 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 247 PM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026 ANZ450>455-220900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0064.260622T1600Z-260623T1000Z/ 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- 247 PM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 6 AM 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-220900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0064.260622T1900Z-260623T0400Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 247 PM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
716 WHUS71 KPHI 220614 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 214 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 ANZ450>455-231000- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0064.260622T1600Z-260623T1000Z/ 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- 214 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-230400- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0064.260622T1900Z-260623T0400Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 214 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
962 WHUS71 KPHI 221828 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 228 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 ANZ450>455-230900- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-260623T1000Z/ 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- 228 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-230400- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0064.260622T1900Z-260623T0400Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 228 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
904 WHUS71 KPHI 230359 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1159 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 ANZ430-431-230500- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-260623T0400Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1159 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... Winds are diminishing. $$ ANZ450>455-231000- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-260623T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM- 1159 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
013 WHUS71 KPHI 230609 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 209 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 ANZ450>455-230715- /O.CAN.KPHI.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-260623T1000Z/ 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- 209 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds and seas have diminished. $$
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 Jun 21, 1:51 AM EDT, 30 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1. Mostly tranquil tonight and Sunday. 2. A system moves in Monday into Monday night bringing the threat for heavy rainfall with an associated flooding risk along with at least some threat for severe weather.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 21, 1:51 AM EDT, 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 151 AM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Updated the aviation section for the 06z TAFs. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1. Mostly tranquil tonight and Sunday. 2. A system moves in Monday into Monday night bringing the threat for heavy rainfall with an associated flooding risk along with at least some threat for severe weather. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1...Mostly tranquil tonight and Sunday. High pressure well to the south/west across the lower Ohio Valley will continue to weaken tonight and Sunday. It will provide mostly dry weather and comfortable temperatures tonight and Sunday. There are a few weak shortwaves in the west to northwest flow aloft and these are resulting in some lingering showers across parts of eastern Pennsylvania early this evening. A lingering shower or a few sprinkles even across parts of New Jersey. A few additional showers or a low-topped thunderstorm should be around the northern areas again during Sunday afternoon. KEY MESSAGE 2...A system moves in Monday into Monday night bringing the threat for heavy rainfall with an associated flooding risk along with at least some threat for severe weather. Forecast guidance continues to indicate an unsettled start to the week with low pressure impacting the area but there remain differences in the details of how all this will play out. The main question continues to be the exact track of the low, which will have notable consequence on specific impacts. The main takeaway though is that is that most areas will see at least some showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon into the evening, potentially even lasting into the overnight. Consensus guidance shows PWAT values (1.75- 2.00") near the climatological maxima, setting up the risk for heavy rainfall. NBM probabilities for 1+ inches of rain with the system are in the 60-80 percent range for areas along and north of the I-95 corridor and generally in the 25 to 50 percent range farther south. For 2+ inches, these probabilities are as high as 30 to 50 percent over NE PA into NW NJ, generally around 10 to 25 percent near the I-95 corridor, and less than 10 percent farther south. It is worth noting though that forecast models notoriously struggle with QPF, especially when it involves convection. Looking at the different deterministic models, there are indications that some parts of our area could see 2-3+ inches of rain but the question is not just if this occurs but if so, where. If the low tracks farther north, this would tend to keep the heaviest rain generally favored for NE PA into NW NJ with more of a severe weather threat south of these areas. However a track farther south near Delmarva / SE PA / southern NJ could unfortunately mean that the heaviest rain would be targeted near the I-95 corridor. We're still in a region-wide drought though so that could mitigate the flood threat some. At this time the Weather Prediction Center has areas from the I-95 corridor northward in a SLIGHT risk (level 2 out of 4) for excessive rainfall meaning scattered instances of flash flooding will be possible. Farther south, the risk is MARGINAL (level 1 out of 4) meaning any flash flooding will be more isolated if it occurs. The Storm Prediction Center has added a SLIGHT risk (level 2 out of 5) for areas south of Philadelphia with a MARGINAL risk (level 1 out of 5) for areas north of there regarding the potential for severe thunderstorms. As of now, damaging wind gusts are the primary threat however will need to watch the track of the low and warm front as shear profiles will be stronger near it, although instability is still more uncertain. In terms of timing, the trend is for the system to be a bit slower meaning showers/storms may not really move in until the afternoon but would linger through the evening and potentially overnight as well. The severe weather threat should be diminishing through the evening but the flood thread may last into the overnight. Tuesday now looks like it could see some additional showers and storms, more scattered in nature, due to the system's slower movement with a final piece of the upper level trough moving through. This should be focused near and S/E of the urban corridor with the severe weather and flash flooding threat looking low by this time. && .AVIATION /06Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas. Thru 12Z this morning...VFR. A few lingering showers mainly in the vicinity of KPNE/KTTN. West-northwest winds around 5 knots or light and variable. Moderate confidence. Today and tonight...VFR. A shower possible during the afternoon, best chance at KABE. West-northwest winds around 10 knots with some gusts 15-20 knots. Winds may become west or even west- southwest during the afternoon mainly at KACY. Gusts diminish in the evening and winds likely go light/variable for a time overnight before switching easterly toward morning. Moderate confidence. Outlook... Monday and Monday night...Sub-VFR conditions with showers and some thunderstorms likely mainly for the afternoon and evening periods. Tuesday...Scattered showers/storms could bring brief restrictions to the I-95 TAF sites and points S/E of there. VFR should prevail farther north. Wednesday...VFR. No significant weather. Thursday...Chances for shower/storms return (30 to 50 percent chances) and these could bring brief restrictions. && .MARINE... The Small Craft Advisory was taken down as gusts have decreased back below 25 kts at the northern NJ marine zones. Seas at the adjacent buoy 44025 reached 5 ft earlier but are back to 4 ft attm. Mostly fair weather expected tonight and Sunday. A brief shower possible. Outlook... Sunday night...No marine headlines expected. Monday through Monday night...SCA conditions expected with southerly wind gusts increasing to around 30 kt with seas 4 to 7 feet. Tuesday...SCA conditions could linger early. Wednesday through Thursday...Sub SCA conditions. Rip Currents... For Sunday, westerly winds diminish to around 10 mph, becoming southwesterly Sunday night. Onshore swells will remain weak around 1 to 2 feet with a 7 second period. Breaking waves in the surf zone will be around 1 foot or less. Therefore, a LOW risk for the development of dangerous rip currents is forecast for all beaches on Sunday. For Monday, south-southeasterly winds will increase to around 15-20 mph. South-southeasterly onshore swells will increase to around 2 to 3 feet with a 6 second period. Breaking waves in the surf zone will generally be 1 to 3 feet. There, a MODERATE risk for the development of dangerous rip currents is forecast for all beaches except Delaware Beaches where the breaking waves in the surf zone will generally be 1 to 2 feet that will lead to a LOW risk for development of dangerous rip currents. For specific beach forecasts, visit weather.gov/beach/phi && .PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... PA...None. NJ...None. DE...None. MD...None. MARINE...None. && DISCUSSION...Fitzsimmons/Gorse/OHara AVIATION...Fitzsimmons/Gorse/OHara/RCM MARINE...Fitzsimmons/MJL
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 20, 5:05 AM EDT, 21 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 505 AM EDT Sat Jun 20 2026 MDZ012-015-019-020-210915- Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- 505 AM EDT Sat Jun 20 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...Sunday through Friday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 4:20 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | PHI | Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean | 28 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.