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Storm Watch 3, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 21, 2026

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

The text

As transmitted.

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
2 follow-up statements
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 21, 3:27 AM ESTBlizzard WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more58 hr
Feb 21, 3:27 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningPHIBurlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer and 6 more58 hr
Feb 21, 2:23 PM ESTGale WarningPHI51 hr
Feb 21, 2:23 PM ESTStorm WarningPHI47 hr
Feb 21, 2:45 PM ESTCoastal Flood WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean38 hr

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