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Weather Alert

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EST
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some 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 ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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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Weather Alert

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EST
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some 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 ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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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Weather Alert

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 0 and 10 degrees below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extensions to the Cold Weather Advisory are
expected and could be upgraded to an Extreme Cold Warning for
Wednesday night and/or Thursday Night. Wind chills below zero at
night are likely to continue into the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

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