- humidity: 95%
- wind: 14-26mph
- cloud cover: 99%
Next 7 days
Today
63°F
/
58°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 95%
wind: 18-34mph
dew point: 58°F
pressure: 1001hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.88"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
66°F
/
60°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 75%
wind: 11-21mph
dew point: 61°F
pressure: 1010hPa
chance of precipitation: 44%
rain volume: <0.01"
cloud cover: 100%
Tuesday
75°F
/
60°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:46 pm
humidity: 65%
wind: 5-13mph
dew point: 61°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 64%
rain volume: 0.03"
cloud cover: 48%
Wednesday
76°F
/
60°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:45 pm
humidity: 64%
wind: 8-16mph
dew point: 63°F
pressure: 1020hPa
chance of precipitation: 84%
rain volume: 0.05"
cloud cover: 36%
Thursday
83°F
/
63°F
broken clouds
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:43 pm
humidity: 71%
wind: 10-18mph
dew point: 67°F
pressure: 1020hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 81%
Friday
85°F
/
67°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:56 am
sunset: 6:42 pm
humidity: 62%
wind: 11-19mph
dew point: 65°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 93%
Saturday
64°F
/
60°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:57 am
sunset: 6:40 pm
humidity: 58%
wind: 17-23mph
dew point: 46°F
pressure: 1025hPa
chance of precipitation: 27%
rain volume: 0.21"
cloud cover: 78%
Sunday
64°F
/
61°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:58 am
sunset: 6:39 pm
humidity: 68%
wind: 21-29mph
dew point: 54°F
pressure: 1026hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.25"
cloud cover: 100%
Weather Alerts
Coastal Flood Warning
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 12:48:00 PM EDT - Mon, Sep 28, 2026 2:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, continued Moderate coastal
flooding along the back bays of Sussex County Delaware
including Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay and Little Assawoman
Bay. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For
the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Back bay flooding may persist beyond Monday
afternoon.
Coastal event
Flood
High Surf Advisory
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 12:48:00 PM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, continued Moderate coastal
flooding along the back bays of Sussex County Delaware
including Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay and Little Assawoman
Bay. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For
the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Back bay flooding may persist beyond Monday
afternoon.
Marine event
Rip Current Statement
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 12:48:00 PM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, continued Moderate coastal
flooding along the back bays of Sussex County Delaware
including Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay and Little Assawoman
Bay. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For
the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Back bay flooding may persist beyond Monday
afternoon.
Other dangers
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Photo: This photo by George Leukel III shows a surprise 1992 nor'easter that caused millions of dollars in damages in Ocean City, Maryland.
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Delaware and Maryland beaches are blessed with mild weather throughout the year. Our average temperatures are 63 in spring, 84 in summer, 62 in fall and 41 in winter. For more specific weather information, here are some useful links.
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More Weather Information
Important Information for Beach Home Owners
Minimizing Damage from Floods, Storms
Hurricane Planning and Recovery
- A Hurricane Primer
A quick look at things you should know about hurricanes, such as how to prepare and what to do after you've returned home if you have been evacuated.
- Sussex County Online Storm Center
Storm information for Sussex County Delaware communities
- AccuWeather Hurricane Information
In Depth Information about Past, Present and Forecasted Hurricanes, with weather maps, tracking maps and history of storms. Very easy to use.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
Outstanding site by FEMA that provides tons of information on preparing for and recovering from natural disasters.
- American Red Cross
Home page of relief organization with advice on helping out in times of disasters such as hurricanes.
More Weather-Related Links
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