Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 3 at 3:12AM EST until January 4 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 12:12am
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 1:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and rough waters expected.
* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM
EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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