- In force from
- Oct 17, 6:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 18, 7:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 15, 3:16 AM EDT
- Updated
- 2 times, last Oct 15, 2:23 PM EDT
- Office
- Mount Holly, NJ
- Number
- 13 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Future, Possible
- Where
- Atlantic waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
For 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, from Mount Holly, NJ
- 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 20 to 30 kt with gusts near 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible.
- Where
- 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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Friday 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.
What to do
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.
For 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, from Mount Holly, NJ
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible.
- Where
- Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Friday 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.
What to do
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.
For 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, from Mount Holly, NJ
- What
- North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 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.
What to do
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.
For Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE, from Mount Holly, NJ
- 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 35 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.
What to do
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.
Every area 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; 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; 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; Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE
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