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Gale Warning — Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE, AN
Issued
5:00 p. m. CDT · mar., sept. 22 2026
Expires
5:00 p. m. CDT · jue., sept. 24 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KPHI

Affected Areas

Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE, AN

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from
20 to 40 NM, Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg
Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to
Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg
Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape
May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may persist through
Friday night or Saturday.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.