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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0025 Issued by the Mount Holly / Philadelphia Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-17 00:27:07 238 WHUS71 KPHI 170626 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ450>452-172100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.251217T1200Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ 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- 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts around 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 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, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force winds out of the south/southwest are expected Thursday Night and Friday Morning. Following a brief lull and passage of a cold front midday Friday, gale-force winds will pick up out of the west/northwest. 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. && $$ ANZ453>455-172100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.251217T1200Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force winds out of the south/southwest are expected Thursday Night and Friday Morning. Following a brief lull and passage of a cold front midday Friday, gale-force winds will pick up out of the west/northwest. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ430-431-172100- /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely 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...From Thursday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force winds out of the south/southwest are expected Thursday Night and Friday Morning. Following a brief lull and passage of a cold front midday Friday, gale-force winds will pick up out of the west/northwest. 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. && $$ Hoeflich Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-17 00:27:07 238 WHUS71 KPHI 170626 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ450>452-172100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.251217T1200Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts around 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force winds out of the south/southwest are expected Thursday Night and Friday Morning. Following a brief lull and passage of a cold front midday Friday, gale-force winds will pick up out of the west/northwest. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ453>455-172100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.251217T1200Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ 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- 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 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, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force winds out of the south/southwest are expected Thursday Night and Friday Morning. Following a brief lull and passage of a cold front midday Friday, gale-force winds will pick up out of the west/northwest. 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-172100- /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force winds out of the south/southwest are expected Thursday Night and Friday Morning. Following a brief lull and passage of a cold front midday Friday, gale-force winds will pick up out of the west/northwest. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Hoeflich Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-17 00:27:07 238 WHUS71 KPHI 170626 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ450>452-172100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.251217T1200Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ 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- 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts around 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 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, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force winds out of the south/southwest are expected Thursday Night and Friday Morning. Following a brief lull and passage of a cold front midday Friday, gale-force winds will pick up out of the west/northwest. 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. && $$ ANZ453>455-172100- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.251217T1200Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force winds out of the south/southwest are expected Thursday Night and Friday Morning. Following a brief lull and passage of a cold front midday Friday, gale-force winds will pick up out of the west/northwest. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ430-431-172100- /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 126 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely 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...From Thursday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force winds out of the south/southwest are expected Thursday Night and Friday Morning. Following a brief lull and passage of a cold front midday Friday, gale-force winds will pick up out of the west/northwest. 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. && $$ Hoeflich Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-17 13:13:20 151 WHUS71 KPHI 171912 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ450>452-180600- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0035.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Thursday night, abruptly turning to the northwest Friday afternoon. Seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a lull in the strongest winds around midday Friday just before the cold front passes through the waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ453>455-180600- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0035.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ 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- 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Thursday night, abruptly turning to the northwest Friday afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a lull in the strongest winds around midday Friday just before the cold front passes through the waters. 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-180600- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0035.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Thursday night, abruptly turning to the northwest Friday afternoon. Extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a lull in the strongest winds around midday Friday just before the cold front passes through the waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ MPS Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-17 13:13:20 151 WHUS71 KPHI 171912 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ450>452-180600- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0035.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ 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- 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Thursday night, abruptly turning to the northwest Friday afternoon. Seas 7 to 12 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a lull in the strongest winds around midday Friday just before the cold front passes through the waters. 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. && $$ ANZ453>455-180600- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0035.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Thursday night, abruptly turning to the northwest Friday afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a lull in the strongest winds around midday Friday just before the cold front passes through the waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ430-431-180600- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0035.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Thursday night, abruptly turning to the northwest Friday afternoon. Extremely 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 6 PM Thursday to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a lull in the strongest winds around midday Friday just before the cold front passes through the waters. 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. && $$ MPS Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-17 13:13:20 151 WHUS71 KPHI 171912 MWWPHI URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ANZ450>452-180600- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0035.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Thursday night, abruptly turning to the northwest Friday afternoon. Seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a lull in the strongest winds around midday Friday just before the cold front passes through the waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ453>455-180600- /O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0035.251218T2300Z-251220T0600Z/ 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- 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Thursday night, abruptly turning to the northwest Friday afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a lull in the strongest winds around midday Friday just before the cold front passes through the waters. 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. && $$ ANZ430-431-180600- /O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0025.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0035.251218T2300Z-251220T0300Z/ Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 212 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Thursday night, abruptly turning to the northwest Friday afternoon. Extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a lull in the strongest winds around midday Friday just before the cold front passes through the waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ MPS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||