...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning,
west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely
rough waters expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally
low water levels 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 EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM
EST Friday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 3 PM Thursday to
midnight EST Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal
water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds will shift west
behind a strong cold front Thursday morning. The front may be
accompanied by rain or snow showers, which could restrict
visibility, as well as brief wind gusts up to 50 kt. The
strong offshore winds will result in abnormally low water
during the Thursday late afternoon to evening low tide, which
could make navigation difficult in shallow waters.
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.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
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