Daily Update
Wilmington, NC
March 20, 2024
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Marine Weather
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1004 AM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK
ISLAND DE AND FOR DELAWARE BAY...
High pressure remains to the south and west of our region while
low pressure crosses north of the area today. A cold front attached
to the low will move across the Middle Atlantic region this afternoon.
High pressure builds back in for Thursday and most of Friday. Low
pressure develops over the Southeast US on Friday leading to unsettled
weather over the weekend. High pressure is expected to return by
early next week.
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Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1004 AM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT
REST OF TODAY
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
Seas 2 to 4 ft. SW swell 2 to 4 ft at 5 seconds.
TONIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. W swell 2 to 5 ft at 4 seconds, becoming NW 3 to 5 ft at
5 seconds after midnight.
THU
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. SW swell 2 to 5 ft at 4 seconds, becoming SE around 2 ft at
4 seconds in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt,
becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. SE swell
around 2 ft at 3 seconds.
FRI
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas
around 2 ft.
FRI NIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. SE swell 2 to 4 ft at 3 seconds. A
chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
SAT
SE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 20 to 25 kt in the
evening, then increasing to 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to
7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft. Rain.
SUN
N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to
9 ft. A chance of rain.
Draft information
Draft information
37’ - 40’ outbound from Packer Avenue including Beckett Street
- Use reference station Philadelphia.
- Vessels may sail 3 hours before low water and up until 1.5 hours after low water at Philadelphia.
37’ - 40’ outbound from Paulsboro
- Please use reference station Marcus Hook.
- Vessels may sail from Paulsboro 1 hour before low water up until 3 hours after low water at Marcus Hook.
37’ - 40’ outbound from Marcus Hook (anchorage or berth)
- Please use reference station Marcus Hook.
Port / Terminal Restrictions
ort MARSEC Level 1
Local Time – GMT -4
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1044 AM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024
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Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1044 AM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to the mouth of Delaware Bay out 20 nm.
.DAY ONE...Through tonight.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast.
Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on potential weather hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Saturday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Sunday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Monday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Tuesday.
Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.
$$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024
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/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.240320T2200Z-240321T1000Z/
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-
316 AM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft
expected.
* WHERE...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, until 6 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM
EDT Thursday.
* 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 severe conditions.
&&
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024
ANZ454-455-202200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0012.240320T2200Z-240321T1000Z/
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-
316 AM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft
expected.
* WHERE...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, until 6 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM
EDT Thursday.
* 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 severe conditions.