Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 21NM SW Atlantic City NJ

Freezing Spray Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

ANZ452>455-250100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/
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-
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-
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For
  the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...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, 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 1 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through
  Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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.

&&

$$




Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

ANZ452>455-250100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/
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-
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-
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For
  the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...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, 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 1 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through
  Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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.

&&

$$




Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

ANZ452>455-250100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/
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-
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-
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For
  the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...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, 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 1 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through
  Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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.

&&

$$