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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:35 PM Mar. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning,
south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 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, until 6 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

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Gale Warning
Issued: 7:35 PM Mar. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning,
south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 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, until 6 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

Wind Advisory
Issued: 2:03 PM Mar. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up of 40 to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware, northeast
Maryland, and central and southern New Jersey.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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