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Small Craft Advisory 77, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

September 20, 2026

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Sep 20, 2026, 2:45 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 21, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 43 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Sep 20, 2026, 2:45 AM EDT (06:45 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 21, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 23, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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259 
WHUS71 KPHI 200645
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
245 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

ANZ450>453-202000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260921T1500Z-260921T2200Z/
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-
245 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
998 
WHUS71 KPHI 201823
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
223 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

ANZ454-455-210730-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260921T1500Z-260922T1500Z/
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-
223 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 11 AM Monday to 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ450>453-210730-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260921T1500Z-260922T1500Z/
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-
223 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 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 11 AM Monday to 11 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.

&&

$$
853 
WHUS71 KPHI 210549
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
149 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

ANZ430-431-211900-
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260922T0900Z-260923T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260923T1000Z-260924T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
149 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and extremely rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Tuesday to 6 AM 
  EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning 
  through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions may continue into Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-211900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260921T1500Z-260922T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
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-
149 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds
  25 to 35 kt with gusts near 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware out
  to 20 NM. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning 
  to 6 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening 
  through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions may continue into Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-485-211900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
149 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20
  to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE 
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions may continue into Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
445 
WHUS71 KPHI 211008
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
608 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

ANZ450>455-212315-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260921T1500Z-260922T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
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-
608 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft 
  possible.

* WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware out 
  to 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning 
  to 6 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening 
  through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions may continue into Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-212315-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260922T0900Z-260923T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260923T1000Z-260924T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
608 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and extremely rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Tuesday to 6 AM 
  EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning 
  through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions may continue into Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-485-212315-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
608 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island 
  DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions may continue into Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
938 
WHUS71 KPHI 211739
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
139 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

ANZ450>455-220645-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260922T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
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-
139 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 
  to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Thursday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-220645-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260922T0900Z-260923T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260923T1000Z-260924T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
139 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and very rough waters possible.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Tuesday to 6 AM 
  EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning 
  through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-485-220645-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
139 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
554 
WHUS71 KPHI 220649
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
249 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

ANZ450>455-222000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260922T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
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-
249 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to
  35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may persist through
  Friday night or Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-222000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260922T0649Z-260923T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260923T1000Z-260924T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260923T1000Z-260924T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
249 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale 
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and very rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-222000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.260922T0649Z-260922T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260923T1000Z-260924T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
249 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale 
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and very rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may persist through
  Friday night or Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-485-222000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0010.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
249 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may persist through
  Friday night or Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Staarmann
966 
WHUS71 KPHI 221832
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
232 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

ANZ450>455-230745-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260922T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
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-
232 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 30 
  kt and seas 7 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may continue into
  this weekend. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-230745-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260923T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260923T1000Z-260924T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
232 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale 
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and very rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-230745-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260922T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
232 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale 
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and very rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may continue into
  this weekend. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-485-230745-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260922T2200Z-260924T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
232 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may continue into
  this weekend. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
696 
WHUS71 KPHI 230641
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
241 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

ANZ450>455-232000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
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-
241 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may continue into 
  this weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-232000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
241 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  very rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Marine conditions across Delaware Bay will
  likely remain hazardous through this weekend. Gale force wind 
  gusts may continue into this weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-232000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260923T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260923T1000Z-260924T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
241 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale 
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and very rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM 
  EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Marine conditions across Delaware Bay will
  likely remain hazardous through this weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-485-232000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260924T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260924T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
241 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Storm Watch, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 
  16 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the 
  Storm Watch, from Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

Staarmann
216 
WHUS71 KPHI 230944
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
544 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

ANZ430-232300-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-260923T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.260923T1000Z-260924T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
544 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  very rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Marine conditions across Delaware Bay will
  remain hazardous through this weekend. Gale force wind gusts are
  possible again into this weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ480>483-485-232300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260924T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0004.260924T2200Z-260926T2200Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
544 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Storm Watch, 
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 
  16 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the 
  Storm Watch, from Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>455-232300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
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-
544 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may continue into 
  this weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ431-232300-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260925T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
544 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  very rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Marine conditions across Delaware Bay will
  remain hazardous through this weekend. Gale force wind gusts 
  may continue into this weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Staarmann

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