Storm Warning Issued for Delaware Bay Waters South of East Point to Slaughter Beach
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Storm Warning is in effect for Delaware Bay waters from Sunday afternoon through Monday, with wind gusts up to 50 knots and extremely rough seas expected.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Delaware Bay
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Delaware Bay.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Storm Warning for the Delaware Bay. This alert indicates that storm-force winds and extremely hazardous marine conditions are expected in the specified area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Delaware Bay waters south of East Point, New Jersey, to Slaughter Beach, Delaware.
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to remain in port. Those currently at sea should alter course and/or secure their vessels immediately for severe conditions to prevent damage or capsizing.
Expected Conditions
North winds are forecast to reach 30 to 40 knots, with gusts as high as 50 knots. These winds will result in extremely rough waters. According to the National Weather Service, these storm-force winds and hazardous seas are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and will likely reduce visibility for mariners.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is in effect from 4:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, until 1:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. While storm-force winds are not expected until Sunday afternoon, hazardous marine conditions may begin as early as mid-morning Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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