Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 9 at 3:16AM EST until January 10 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 12:16am
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 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 4 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of freezing spray possible through
this morning. Abnormally low water near the low tides through
Friday morning 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:
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