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Storm Watch 3, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this storm watch at Feb 21, 2026, 2:36 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 22, 2026, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Feb 21, 2026, 2:36 AM EST (07:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 22, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 21, 2026, 2:23 PM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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742 WHUS71 KPHI 210736 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 236 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ450>452-212100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260221T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0007.260222T2300Z-260223T1800Z/ 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- 236 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft possible. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero visibility at times Sunday night through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ453>455-212100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260221T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0007.260222T2300Z-260223T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 236 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero visibility at times Sunday night through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ431-212100- /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.CAN.KPHI.GL.A.0007.260223T0300Z-260223T1800Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 236 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero visibility at times Sunday night through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ430-212100- /O.EXT.KPHI.GL.A.0007.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 236 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero visibility at times Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Staarmann
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476 WHUS71 KPHI 211057 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 557 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ450>452-220000- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260221T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ 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- 557 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft possible. * 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 Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero visibility at times Sunday night through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ453>455-220000- /O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260221T1100Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 557 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero visibility at times Sunday night through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ ANZ430-220000- /O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0007.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 557 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero visibility at times Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. 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. && $$ ANZ431-220000- /O.CON.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 557 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero visibility at times Sunday night through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ AKL
278 WHUS71 KPHI 211923 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ANZ430-220830- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0007.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0007.260222T2100Z-260223T1800Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous marine conditions could begin as early as mid-morning Sunday, but winds are not expected to reach gale force until Sunday afternoon. 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. && $$ ANZ450>452-220830- /O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous marine conditions could begin as early as mid-morning Sunday, but winds are not expected to reach storm force until Sunday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ453>455-220830- /O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1800Z/ 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- 223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 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 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous marine conditions could begin as early as mid-morning Sunday, but winds are not expected to reach storm force until Sunday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ431-220830- /O.UPG.KPHI.SR.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.SR.W.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1800Z/ Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous marine conditions could begin as early as mid-morning Sunday, but winds are not expected to reach storm force until Sunday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 3:27 AM EST | Blizzard Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more | 58 hr |
| Feb 21, 3:27 AM EST | Winter Storm Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer and 6 more | 58 hr |
| Feb 21, 2:23 PM EST | Gale Warning | PHI | 51 hr | |
| Feb 21, 2:23 PM EST | Storm Warning | PHI | 47 hr | |
| Feb 21, 2:45 PM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | 38 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.