Occasional light rain tapering to a few showers late. Low 67F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Localized flooding is possible..
Occasional light rain tapering to a few showers late. Low 67F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Localized flooding is possible.
Updated: August 19, 2025 @ 3:47 pm
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * 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 THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cape May. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 19/07 PM 6.9 1.2 0.6 Minor 20/07 AM 5.6 -0.1 1.3 None 20/08 PM 6.9 1.2 0.5 Minor 21/09 AM 6.3 0.6 1.4 None 21/09 PM 8.4 2.7 2.0 Moderate 22/09 AM 7.7 2.0 2.6 Moderate 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 19/06 PM 6.3 1.7 1.3 Minor 20/07 AM 4.8 0.2 1.1 None 20/07 PM 6.2 1.5 1.1 Minor 21/08 AM 5.6 1.0 1.7 None 21/08 PM 7.8 3.2 2.7 Moderate 22/09 AM 6.5 1.8 2.4 Minor Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 19/06 PM 5.4 1.4 0.9 Minor 20/06 AM 4.1 0.1 0.9 None 20/07 PM 5.4 1.4 0.8 Minor 21/07 AM 4.6 0.6 1.2 None 21/08 PM 6.8 2.8 2.2 Moderate 22/08 AM 6.2 2.2 2.7 Minor Cape May Harbor at Cape May MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 19/06 PM 6.5 1.4 1.0 Minor 20/06 AM 5.1 0.0 1.0 None 20/07 PM 6.5 1.4 0.9 Minor 21/07 AM 5.7 0.6 1.4 None 21/08 PM 8.1 3.0 2.5 Moderate 22/08 AM 7.1 2.0 2.5 Minor &&
Meteorologist Chris Mastrobuono has the latest on a dreary damp Tuesday, scattered showers and drizzle, persistent onshore flow, highs on in the low 70s. Dangerous surf has begun to develop, waves up 4 to 8 ft today, Tropical storm watches are up from Fenwick Island, Ocean City to Chincoteague for Wed evening - Thu evening, Hurricane Erin will track to our east Thursday, swells peaking up to 13'.
