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Storm Watch 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this storm watch at Feb 5, 2026, 12:23 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 7, 2026, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
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The facts
- Issued
- Feb 5, 2026, 12:23 PM EST (17:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 7, 2026, 6:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 6, 2026, 1:49 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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268 WHUS71 KPHI 051723 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1223 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ANZ451>455-061100- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0006.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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- 1223 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-061100- /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0006.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1223 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and extremely rough waters possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ450-061100- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0006.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 1223 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. 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 or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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. && $$
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443 WHUS71 KPHI 060649 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 149 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ANZ450-062300- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0006.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0006.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 149 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ451>455-062300- /O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ 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 EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-062300- /O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0001.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.UP.A.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.UP.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1100Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 149 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and extremely rough waters expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ MPS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 3:16 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Watch | PHI | 23 hr | |
| Feb 5, 12:15 PM EST | Extreme Cold Watch | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more | 13 hr |
| Feb 5, 12:21 PM EST | High Wind Watch | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean, Salem | 13 hr |
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