Storm Warning Issued for New Jersey Coastal Waters: Winds Up to 55 Knots Expected
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for New Jersey coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Great Egg Inlet, effective Sunday afternoon through Monday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- New Jersey Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
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 New Jersey Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ. The alert is effective for a window beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing through Monday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following coastal regions out to 20 nautical miles:
- Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet, NJ
- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet, NJ
- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet, NJ
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. The response level for this event is categorized as "Avoid."
Expected Conditions
Residents and mariners in the affected areas should prepare for the following hazards:
- Winds: North winds between 35 to 45 knots, with gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Seas: Significant wave heights ranging from 13 to 18 feet.
- Impacts: Storm force winds and hazardous seas are expected to capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is officially in effect from 4:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, until 1:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. While the storm force winds are expected Sunday afternoon, hazardous marine conditions could begin as early as mid-morning Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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