WWA Summary for Small Craft Advisory Issued by PHI

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

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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-
617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory,
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch,
  north winds 30 to 40 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 and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little
  Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

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/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
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Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For
  the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and extremely rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

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/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0005.260131T2300Z-260202T0000Z/
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-
617 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Freezing Spray Advisory,
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Watch,
  north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to
  11 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 6 AM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
906 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

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/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0004.260131T2300Z-260202T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
906 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35
  kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
  Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River,
  and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
  Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

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 waves.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
906 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

ANZ531-537-539-540-301015-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260130T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0004.260131T2300Z-260202T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
906 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 10
  kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft
  possible.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester
  River to Queenstown MD and Eastern Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST
  tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

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 waves.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
114 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

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Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
114 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM
EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory,
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  7 to 12 feet possible.

* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  6 PM EST Friday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 AM to
  6 PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Storm force winds are possible and a Storm
  Watch may be needed.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
114 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

ANZ355-300800-
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/O.CON.KOKX.UP.Y.0003.260130T1100Z-260130T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.GL.A.0004.260201T0500Z-260201T2300Z/
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
114 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM
EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. For
  the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
  spray expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  6 PM EST Friday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 AM to
  6 PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night
  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.

&&

$$