Small Craft Advisory 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
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What you need to know
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- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 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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What is happening
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. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility....
What the bulletin says 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.
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Bulletin details
* 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.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 2:23PM EDT until October 17 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 2:23PM EDT until October 17 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 2:23PM EDT until October 17 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mount Holly NJ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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