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Location: West Long Branch, NJ
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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:59 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 6:59 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:55 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

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