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 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening. 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:
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; 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ