Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 7 at 2:41PM EST until January 8 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 11:41am
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...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...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of freezing spray possible.
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 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