Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Mt. Holly, NJ

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
257 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

ANZ451>455-220500-
/O.CON.KPHI.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
257 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 12 to 17 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds expected through tonight.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ450-220500-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250822T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
257 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 12 to 16 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
  out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ431-220400-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250822T0400Z/
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
257 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ430-220500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-250822T1000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
257 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
  Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$