- humidity: 88%
- wind: 16-35mph
- cloud cover: 100%
Next 7 days
Today
65°F
/
57°F
heavy intensity rain
sunrise: 6:48 am
sunset: 6:56 pm
humidity: 87%
wind: 20-44mph
dew point: 60°F
pressure: 1026hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.5"
cloud cover: 100%
Thursday
63°F
/
57°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:49 am
sunset: 6:54 pm
humidity: 66%
wind: 20-41mph
dew point: 53°F
pressure: 1025hPa
chance of precipitation: 10%
cloud cover: 100%
Friday
68°F
/
59°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:50 am
sunset: 6:53 pm
humidity: 65%
wind: 15-32mph
dew point: 53°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 18%
cloud cover: 100%
Saturday
70°F
/
57°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:51 am
sunset: 6:51 pm
humidity: 55%
wind: 12-26mph
dew point: 52°F
pressure: 1015hPa
chance of precipitation: 12%
cloud cover: 1%
Sunday
65°F
/
58°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 65%
wind: 12-24mph
dew point: 51°F
pressure: 1008hPa
chance of precipitation: 28%
rain volume: 0.04"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
71°F
/
59°F
scattered clouds
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 64%
wind: 8-18mph
dew point: 56°F
pressure: 1012hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 45%
Tuesday
70°F
/
61°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:46 pm
humidity: 60%
wind: 10-12mph
dew point: 54°F
pressure: 1020hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 9%
Wednesday
74°F
/
67°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:45 pm
humidity: 74%
wind: 17-28mph
dew point: 63°F
pressure: 1023hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 0%
Weather Alerts
Rip Current Statement
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 4:28:00 AM EDT - Sat, Sep 26, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.
* 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 expected.
Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding
could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal
flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian
River.
Other dangers
High Surf Advisory
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 4:28:00 AM EDT - Sat, Sep 26, 2026 6:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.
* 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 expected.
Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding
could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal
flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian
River.
Marine event
Coastal Flood Warning
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 4:28:00 AM EDT - Sat, Sep 26, 2026 2:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.
* 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 expected.
Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding
could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal
flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian
River.
Coastal event
Flood
Wind Advisory
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 8:41:00 AM EDT - Thu, Sep 24, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey,
Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and
Coastal Ocean Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* 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.
More Weather-Related Links
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