Daily Update
Philadelphia / Delaware River & Bay
February 20, 2025
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.
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1259 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2025
ANZ452>455-210030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0028.250220T1100Z-250220T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0010.250220T2300Z-250221T2300Z/
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-
1259 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3
to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to
Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to
6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this
evening to 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.
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1259 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2025
ANZ452>455-210030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0028.250220T1100Z-250220T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.GL.W.0010.250220T2300Z-250221T2300Z/
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-
1259 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3
to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to
Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to
6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this
evening to 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
ANZ400-210100-
702 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2025
SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK
ISLAND DE AND FOR DELAWARE BAY...
An upper level low pressure moves through today, bringing some
snow showers to the region. High pressure builds into the region
late tonight into tomorrow, remaining in control through the
weekend. The pattern turns more unsettled next week, though no
significant systems appear to be on the horizon.
ANZ454-210100- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
702 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
TODAY
N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 20 to 25 kt this
afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 4 seconds and
SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Scattered snow showers. A chance of light
freezing spray early this afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM late.
TONIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW
5 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of light
freezing spray after midnight.
FRI
NW winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 5 seconds and
SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of light freezing spray in the
morning.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds
and SE 1 foot at 9 seconds.
SAT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming W
5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft
at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at 9 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail:
SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and NE 1 foot at 5 seconds.
SUN
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SUN NIGHT
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft in the
evening, then 1 foot or less.
MON
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 ft
in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT
SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
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