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WHAT HAS CHANGED

Near gale force winds possible this evening along the waters of the Delaware Bay. No other significant changes.

KEY MESSAGES

1. Seasonable and dry conditions through midweek. A rain making system will impact the region Thursday night into Friday, followed by below normal temperatures into the weekend.

DISCUSSION

KEY MESSAGE 1...Seasonable and dry conditions through midweek. A rain making system will impact the region Thursday night into Friday, followed by below normal temperatures into the weekend.

High pressure will prevail through Thursday, providing seasonable and dry conditions with moderating temperatures.

The next low pressure system will impact the region beginning Thursday night into Friday, which will bring light rain to the area. The greatest chance of rain will be after midnight Thursday night through mid morning Friday, though some light precipitation could linger into the afternoon hours before ending. QPF should be light, likely less than a half inch for most areas.

Canadian high pressure will follow in the wake of the late week low pressure system, resulting in below normal temperatures on Saturday. Highs only in the 40s, and lows in the mid 20s to low 30s.

AVIATION /00Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/

The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Tonight...VFR with skies becoming mostly clear, especially after midnight. Northwest winds around 10-15 knots with gusts up to 20-25 knots through around 03Z then decreasing to around 5 to 10 knots for the remainder of the overnight hours. Medium/high confidence.

Tuesday...VFR expected. Mostly clear skies. Northwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots becoming SW late. Medium/high confidence.

Outlook...

Wednesday through Thursday...VFR; no significant weather.

Thursday night into Friday...Restrictions likely in rain and low ceilings.

Saturday...VFR; no significant weather.

MARINE

Near gale force winds possible through the remainder of the evening along the waters of the Delaware Bay. For the remainder of the coastal waters, gusts of 25 to 30 kts will continue and seas will increase to around 5 ft on the ocean waters. After midnight, winds begin to decrease, falling below SCA criteria early Tuesday morning.

Outlook...

Tuesday and Wednesday...No marine hazards expected.

Thursday through Saturday...A period of Small Craft Advisory conditions may develop Thursday night and Friday, with wind gusts near 20-25 kts and seas 3-5 feet. Some visibility restrictions possible in rain/fog late Thursday night through Friday. Some gusts near 25 kts possibly lingering into Saturday, otherwise fair weather on Saturday.

PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

PA...None. NJ...None. DE...None. MD...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM EDT Tuesday for ANZ430-431. Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Tuesday for ANZ450>455.