WHUS71 KPHI 160716
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

ANZ450>455-162200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0084.261016T1900Z-261017T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0013.261017T1000Z-261017T2200Z/
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-
316 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon 
  to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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ANZ430-431-162200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0084.261017T0600Z-261017T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0013.261017T1000Z-261017T2200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
316 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 
  kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 
  20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters possible.

* 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 2 AM to 6 AM EDT 
  Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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ANZ480>483-485-162200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0013.261017T1000Z-261018T1100Z/
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM-
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
316 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 
  20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg 
  Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to 
  Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg 
  Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape 
  May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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