Storm Warning for Coastal Waters Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE
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A Storm Warning is in effect from 6 PM EDT Friday to 6 PM EDT Saturday for coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal waters off New Jersey and Delaware
- Issued
- September 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
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Alert Details
Storm Warning issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ. Effective from 6 PM EDT September 25 to 6 PM EDT September 26. Gale Warning remains in effect until 6 PM EDT September 25.
Affected Areas
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.
What You Should Do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. Prior to the Storm Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft.
Timeline
Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM EDT September 25 through 6 PM EDT September 26. Gale Warning until 6 PM EDT September 25.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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