Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 3 at 3:43PM EST until December 4 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 12:43pm
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. For the
Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
and extremely 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, from 1 PM to 6 PM EST
Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM
EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds will shift west
behind a strong cold front Thursday morning. The front may be
accompanied by rain or snow showers, which could restrict
visibility. The strong offshore winds could result in abnormally
low water during the Thursday late afternoon to evening low
tide, which 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:
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