Daily Update
Philadelphia / Delaware River & Bay
November 21, 2024
Notices
Moran Shipping Agencies at Port Philadelphia & Wilmington, DE.
Port Security - MARSEC Level 1
Local Time – GMT -5
Maintenance Dredging
Dredging will be conducted in Marcus Hook Range and Marcus Hook Anchorage (No. 7) on the Delaware River from November 11, 2024, through approximately March 15, 2025.
Vessels desiring to anchor within Marcus Hook Anchorage must obtain permission from the COTP at least 24 hours in advance, at (215) 271-4807. The COTP will permit one vessel at a time on a “first come, first served” basis in the lower portion of the anchorage, with preference given to those vessels greater than 650’ in overall length.
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
616 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024
ANZ450>455-220030-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241122T2300Z/
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-
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-
616 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Marine Weather
ANZ400-220100-
702 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024
SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK
A new surface low develops off the coast this morning before
shifting westward and meandering in our region through Friday.
Continued unsettled weather as a result with some much needed
rain as well as higher elevation snow. The low then gradually
moves away through the weekend. Weak high pressure briefly
arrives for later Sunday and Monday, followed by a cold front
Monday night into Tuesday.
ANZ454-220100--Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
702 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
TODAY
NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 4 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at
5 seconds. A chance of showers early this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at 7 seconds.
FRI
W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 5 seconds and
E 1 foot at 8 seconds. Showers likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at
9 seconds. Showers, mainly in the evening with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at
8 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at
7 seconds.
SUN
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
SUN NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
MON
SW winds around 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
MON NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
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