- humidity: 92%
- wind: 24-43mph
- cloud cover: 100%
Next 7 days
Today
64°F
/
56°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:51 am
sunset: 6:51 pm
humidity: 92%
wind: 26-52mph
dew point: 56°F
pressure: 1007hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.84"
cloud cover: 100%
Sunday
64°F
/
60°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 93%
wind: 17-31mph
dew point: 58°F
pressure: 1002hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.6"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
70°F
/
60°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 73%
wind: 11-23mph
dew point: 60°F
pressure: 1010hPa
chance of precipitation: 73%
rain volume: 0.01"
cloud cover: 99%
Tuesday
73°F
/
62°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:46 pm
humidity: 73%
wind: 5-11mph
dew point: 62°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 100%
Wednesday
77°F
/
60°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:45 pm
humidity: 69%
wind: 9-17mph
dew point: 64°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 70%
rain volume: 0.02"
cloud cover: 2%
Thursday
81°F
/
66°F
broken clouds
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:43 pm
humidity: 71%
wind: 9-18mph
dew point: 65°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 84%
Friday
82°F
/
68°F
broken clouds
sunrise: 6:56 am
sunset: 6:42 pm
humidity: 58%
wind: 13-21mph
dew point: 61°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 58%
Saturday
73°F
/
65°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:57 am
sunset: 6:40 pm
humidity: 88%
wind: 21-28mph
dew point: 65°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.07"
cloud cover: 100%
Weather Alerts
High Wind Warning
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 4:08:00 AM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 6:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey,
Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and
Coastal Ocean Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind
Rip Current Statement
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 4:20:00 AM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of up to 11 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 Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters. 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 expected.
Breaching of sand dunes is possible.
Other dangers
High Surf Advisory
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 4:20:00 AM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of up to 11 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 Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters. 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 expected.
Breaching of sand dunes is possible.
Marine event
Coastal Flood Warning
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 4:20:00 AM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 2:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of up to 11 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 Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters. 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 expected.
Breaching of sand dunes is possible.
Coastal event
Flood
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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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