- humidity: 91%
- wind: 14-26mph
- cloud cover: 100%
Next 7 days
Today
70°F
/
64°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:47 am
sunset: 6:58 pm
humidity: 83%
wind: 20-40mph
dew point: 63°F
pressure: 1021hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.31"
cloud cover: 100%
Wednesday
67°F
/
63°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:48 am
sunset: 6:56 pm
humidity: 65%
wind: 22-44mph
dew point: 55°F
pressure: 1027hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.12"
cloud cover: 100%
Thursday
65°F
/
62°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:49 am
sunset: 6:54 pm
humidity: 62%
wind: 20-39mph
dew point: 52°F
pressure: 1025hPa
chance of precipitation: 4%
cloud cover: 100%
Friday
67°F
/
59°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:50 am
sunset: 6:53 pm
humidity: 67%
wind: 16-29mph
dew point: 51°F
pressure: 1020hPa
chance of precipitation: 24%
cloud cover: 100%
Saturday
66°F
/
58°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:51 am
sunset: 6:51 pm
humidity: 54%
wind: 18-35mph
dew point: 49°F
pressure: 1012hPa
chance of precipitation: 78%
rain volume: 0.19"
cloud cover: 100%
Sunday
72°F
/
59°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 67%
wind: 16-28mph
dew point: 53°F
pressure: 1005hPa
chance of precipitation: 57%
rain volume: 0.05"
cloud cover: 94%
Monday
71°F
/
64°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 61%
wind: 11-14mph
dew point: 55°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 0%
Tuesday
73°F
/
64°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:46 pm
humidity: 57%
wind: 14-16mph
dew point: 55°F
pressure: 1020hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 5%
Weather Alerts
Coastal Flood Advisory
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 4:00:00 PM EDT - Tue, Sep 22, 2026 10:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation
above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning
through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8
AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to 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...Significant beach erosion is likely through
this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal flooding could
continue through Friday or perhaps longer.
Coastal event
Flood
Rip Current Statement
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 8:00:00 AM EDT - Fri, Sep 25, 2026 6:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation
above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning
through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8
AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to 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...Significant beach erosion is likely through
this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal flooding could
continue through Friday or perhaps longer.
Other dangers
High Surf Advisory
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 8:00:00 AM EDT - Fri, Sep 25, 2026 6:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation
above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning
through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8
AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to 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...Significant beach erosion is likely through
this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal flooding could
continue through Friday or perhaps longer.
Marine event
Coastal Flood Watch
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 4:00:00 PM EDT - Fri, Sep 25, 2026 1:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation
above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning
through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8
AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to 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...Significant beach erosion is likely through
this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal flooding could
continue through Friday or perhaps longer.
Coastal event
Flood
Wind Advisory
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 6:00:00 AM EDT - Thu, Sep 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey,
Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and
Coastal Ocean Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind
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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.
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