...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate tidal flooding could continue through at least Friday evening's high tide or perhaps longer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information becomes available. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Murderkill River at Bowers Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/06 PM 6.4 0.7 0.9 None 22/07 AM 5.8 0.1 1.3 None 22/07 PM 7.1 1.4 1.4 Minor 23/08 AM 6.5 0.8 1.7 None 23/08 PM 7.8 2.1 1.9 Moderate 24/08 AM 7.0 1.3 1.8 Minor Delaware Bay at Lewes MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/06 PM 5.8 1.2 1.4 None 22/06 AM 5.3 0.7 1.7 None 22/06 PM 6.5 1.8 2.0 Minor 23/07 AM 6.1 1.5 2.2 Minor 23/07 PM 7.1 2.5 2.4 Moderate 24/08 AM 6.5 1.8 2.4 Minor &&
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate tidal flooding could continue through at least Friday evening's high tide or perhaps longer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information becomes available. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Murderkill River at Bowers Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/06 PM 6.4 0.7 0.9 None 22/07 AM 5.8 0.1 1.3 None 22/07 PM 7.1 1.4 1.4 Minor 23/08 AM 6.5 0.8 1.7 None 23/08 PM 7.8 2.1 1.9 Moderate 24/08 AM 7.0 1.3 1.8 Minor Delaware Bay at Lewes MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/06 PM 5.8 1.2 1.4 None 22/06 AM 5.3 0.7 1.7 None 22/06 PM 6.5 1.8 2.0 Minor 23/07 AM 6.1 1.5 2.2 Minor 23/07 PM 7.1 2.5 2.4 Moderate 24/08 AM 6.5 1.8 2.4 Minor &&
Meteorologist Chris Mastrobuono has the latest on a warm muggy day under partly cloudy skies highs in the low to mid 80s, humidity falls through the night, cooler pleasant Saturday, showers develop late Sunday, on and off showers, dreary cool and raw next week with highs in the 60s.
