- humidity: 75%
- wind: 21-27mph
- cloud cover: 100%
Next 7 days
Today
63°F
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56°F
light rain
sunrise: 5:43 am
sunset: 8:10 pm
humidity: 78%
wind: 22-31mph
dew point: 53°F
pressure: 1026hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.05"
cloud cover: 100%
Saturday
60°F
/
55°F
light rain
sunrise: 5:42 am
sunset: 8:11 pm
humidity: 94%
wind: 25-35mph
dew point: 56°F
pressure: 1027hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.29"
cloud cover: 100%
Sunday
68°F
/
60°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 5:42 am
sunset: 8:12 pm
humidity: 91%
wind: 20-34mph
dew point: 65°F
pressure: 1023hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.15"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
68°F
/
60°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 5:41 am
sunset: 8:13 pm
humidity: 94%
wind: 19-21mph
dew point: 66°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.15"
cloud cover: 100%
Tuesday
62°F
/
60°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 5:41 am
sunset: 8:13 pm
humidity: 97%
wind: 7-9mph
dew point: 60°F
pressure: 1020hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.3"
cloud cover: 100%
Wednesday
73°F
/
62°F
light rain
sunrise: 5:40 am
sunset: 8:14 pm
humidity: 89%
wind: 10-13mph
dew point: 66°F
pressure: 1014hPa
chance of precipitation: 87%
rain volume: 0.05"
cloud cover: 100%
Thursday
66°F
/
62°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 5:39 am
sunset: 8:15 pm
humidity: 94%
wind: 10-13mph
dew point: 60°F
pressure: 1012hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.47"
cloud cover: 100%
Friday
66°F
/
60°F
light rain
sunrise: 5:39 am
sunset: 8:16 pm
humidity: 86%
wind: 17-23mph
dew point: 61°F
pressure: 1007hPa
chance of precipitation: 80%
rain volume: 0.06"
cloud cover: 100%
Weather Alerts
High Surf Advisory
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sat, May 23, 2026 8:00:00 AM EDT - Sun, May 24, 2026 8:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern
Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Saturday to 8
AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...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...Water temperatures are in the 50s to low
60s. These cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia
and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the
water.
Marine event
Rip Current Statement
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Fri, May 22, 2026 3:54:00 PM EDT - Sat, May 23, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern
Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Saturday to 8
AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...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...Water temperatures are in the 50s to low
60s. These cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia
and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the
water.
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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