Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Mt. Holly, NJ

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
347 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

ANZ450>452-222000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0008.240323T1000Z-240324T2200Z/
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-
347 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds shifting to the north near 25 to 35 kt
  with gusts up to 45 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...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds will strengthen on
  Saturday. There is potential for near gale force southeast winds
  on Saturday before the winds diminish then shift from the north
  during the evening. Gale force northerly winds are then forecast
  for Saturday night into Sunday.


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>455-222000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0008.240323T1000Z-240324T2200Z/
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-
347 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds shifting to the north near 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 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 Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds will strengthen on
  Saturday. There is potential for near gale force southeast winds
  on Saturday before the winds diminish then shift from the north
  during the evening. Gale force northerly winds are then forecast
  for Saturday night into Sunday.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-222000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0008.240323T1000Z-240324T1600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
347 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds shifting to the north near 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...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds will strengthen on
  Saturday. There is potential for near gale force southeast winds
  on Saturday before the winds diminish then shift from the north
  during the evening. Gale force northerly winds are then forecast
  for Saturday night into early Sunday.

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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