- humidity: 94%
- wind: 14-30mph
- cloud cover: 100%
Next 7 days
Today
64°F
/
57°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:51 am
sunset: 6:51 pm
humidity: 92%
wind: 24-50mph
dew point: 57°F
pressure: 1007hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.79"
cloud cover: 100%
Sunday
65°F
/
62°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 84%
wind: 16-31mph
dew point: 58°F
pressure: 1003hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.24"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
71°F
/
61°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 66%
wind: 11-24mph
dew point: 59°F
pressure: 1010hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 100%
Tuesday
73°F
/
61°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:46 pm
humidity: 67%
wind: 7-16mph
dew point: 60°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 4%
cloud cover: 100%
Wednesday
79°F
/
58°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:45 pm
humidity: 63%
wind: 9-18mph
dew point: 62°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 34%
rain volume: 0.01"
cloud cover: 30%
Thursday
84°F
/
68°F
scattered clouds
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:43 pm
humidity: 63%
wind: 8-17mph
dew point: 65°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 25%
Friday
77°F
/
69°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:56 am
sunset: 6:42 pm
humidity: 69%
wind: 8-13mph
dew point: 64°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 95%
Saturday
70°F
/
68°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:57 am
sunset: 6:40 pm
humidity: 86%
wind: 10-15mph
dew point: 64°F
pressure: 1020hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 99%
Weather Alerts
Coastal Flood Warning
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 11:51:00 AM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 2:00:00 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 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, 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.
Coastal event
Flood
Rip Current Statement
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 11:51:00 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 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, 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.
Other dangers
High Surf Advisory
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 11:51:00 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 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, 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.
Marine event
High Wind Warning
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 1:17:00 PM EDT - Sat, Sep 26, 2026 6:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches County.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While there may be a lull in winds later today
into this evening, winds are expected to increase again overnight
into Sunday morning.
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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