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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
556 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

ANZ430-431-122200-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0040.240412T0956Z-240412T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
556 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Winds will shift from South early this
  morning to Southwest by mid-morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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ANZ454-455-121600-
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1600Z/
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-
556 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

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

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 severe conditions.

&&

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ANZ450>453-121600-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1600Z/
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-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
556 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  10 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Cape May NJ out 20
  nm.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

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

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 severe conditions.

&&

$$