Gale Watch 01/05/2025 18:02 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Watch issued January 5 at 9:02PM EST until January 8 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event: 
Gale Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
January 5, 2025 - 6:02pm
Expires: 
January 6, 2025 - 7:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mount Holly NJ