Port Update
Philadelphia, PA / Delaware River & Bay
January 03, 2024
Notices
Moran Shipping Agencies in Port Philadelphia / Wilmington, De.
Port MARSEC Level 1
Local Time – GMT -5
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
338 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2024
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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-
338 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2024
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...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...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
0443 AM EST Wed Jan 03 2024
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Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
0443 AM EST Wed Jan 03 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.
There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Saturday.
Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected 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.
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.
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Marine Weather
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1003 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK
ISLAND DE AND FOR DELAWARE BAY...
High pressure remains in control through today. A weak system
passes offshore Thursday with high pressure returning for the
end of the week. A more organized system then looks likely to
traverse the eastern US this weekend, bringing rain and snow.
High pressure moves in for the end of the weekend and start of
next week, with another strong system moving in for the middle
of next week.
$$
ANZ454-040400-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1003 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2024
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT
REST OF TODAY
W winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt
late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. E swell 2 to 3 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas
2 to 3 ft. E swell around 2 ft at 7 seconds.
THU
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to
20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to
4 ft. E swell around 2 ft at 8 seconds, becoming NW 2 to 5 ft at
4 seconds in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. N swell 3 to 5 ft at 5 seconds.
FRI
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. N swell 2 to 4 ft at
5 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. NE swell around
2 ft at 8 seconds.
SAT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon, then increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the evening,
becoming NW after midnight. Seas around 2 ft, building to 5 to
8 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain through the
night. A chance of rain after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the
morning.
SUN
NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
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