Gale Warning 01/02/2025 12:16 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued January 2 at 3:16PM EST until January 3 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 2, 2025 - 12:16pm
Expires: 
January 2, 2025 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. * 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...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide departures will drop considerably into this evening. By the low tide tonight, tide departures will be near 1 foot below normal along the Atlantic coasts and Delaware Bay. This will result in areas of low water that could make navigation difficult in shallow waters.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mount Holly NJ