...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For
the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and extremely rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
evening.

* 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 can 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 consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For
the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and extremely rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
evening.

* 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 can 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 consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For
the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and extremely rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
evening.

* 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 can 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 consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&