Storm Warning for NJ Coastal Waters from Sandy Hook to Cape May
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Storm Warning issued for coastal waters off New Jersey with north winds 30-40 kt and seas 12-17 ft expected.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal New Jersey
- 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 2026-09-25T18:00:00-04:00 to 2026-09-27T06:00:00-04:00. A Gale Warning remains in effect until 6 PM EDT September 25.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM.
What You Should Do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
For the Storm Warning: north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Gale Warning: northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft.
Timeline
Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM EDT September 25 to 6 AM EDT September 27. Gale Warning until 6 PM EDT September 25.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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