- humidity: 63%
- wind: 16-29mph
- cloud cover: 100%
Next 7 days
Today
68°F
/
55°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:50 am
sunset: 6:53 pm
humidity: 62%
wind: 21-41mph
dew point: 49°F
pressure: 1015hPa
chance of precipitation: 20%
rain volume: 0.07"
cloud cover: 100%
Saturday
64°F
/
59°F
heavy intensity rain
sunrise: 6:51 am
sunset: 6:51 pm
humidity: 82%
wind: 23-44mph
dew point: 55°F
pressure: 1007hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.56"
cloud cover: 100%
Sunday
63°F
/
59°F
heavy intensity rain
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 85%
wind: 18-36mph
dew point: 57°F
pressure: 1003hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.65"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
71°F
/
60°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 68%
wind: 10-22mph
dew point: 59°F
pressure: 1010hPa
chance of precipitation: 5%
cloud cover: 100%
Tuesday
74°F
/
62°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:46 pm
humidity: 72%
wind: 8-17mph
dew point: 61°F
pressure: 1016hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 97%
Wednesday
79°F
/
60°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:45 pm
humidity: 64%
wind: 8-16mph
dew point: 63°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 44%
rain volume: <0.01"
cloud cover: 41%
Thursday
75°F
/
66°F
scattered clouds
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:43 pm
humidity: 79%
wind: 14-23mph
dew point: 66°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 35%
Friday
78°F
/
69°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:56 am
sunset: 6:42 pm
humidity: 71%
wind: 13-24mph
dew point: 67°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 100%
Weather Alerts
Wind Advisory
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 4:43:00 AM EDT - Fri, Sep 25, 2026 6:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40
mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey,
Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and
Coastal Ocean Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the
High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may continue into Sunday,
depending on the track of the storm.
Wind
High Wind Warning
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 6:00:00 PM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 6:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40
mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey,
Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and
Coastal Ocean Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the
High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may continue into Sunday,
depending on the track of the storm.
Wind
High Surf Advisory
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 7:33:00 AM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two 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 12 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 AM 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, 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. Cannot rule out major
tidal flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and
Indian River.
Marine event
Coastal Flood Warning
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 7:33:00 AM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 2:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two 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 12 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 AM 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, 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. Cannot rule out major
tidal flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and
Indian River.
Coastal event
Flood
Rip Current Statement
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 7:33:00 AM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two 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 12 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 AM 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, 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. Cannot rule out major
tidal flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and
Indian River.
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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