Summerlike heat surges with record highs likely

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and central, northern and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * 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 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/11 AM 6.7 1.0 1.4 Minor 18/11 PM 7.3 1.6 0.6 Minor 19/11 AM 6.1 0.4 1.0 None 20/12 AM 7.1 1.4 0.4 Minor 20/12 PM 5.3 -0.4 0.4 None 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/10 AM 5.4 0.8 1.2 None 18/10 PM 6.6 2.0 1.3 Minor 19/10 AM 5.0 0.3 1.1 None 19/11 PM 6.2 1.5 0.9 Minor 20/12 PM 4.2 -0.5 0.3 None 21/12 AM 5.8 1.2 0.6 None Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 6.3 0.6 0.7 None 18/09 PM 7.7 2.0 1.0 Minor 19/10 AM 6.4 0.7 0.9 None 19/10 PM 7.1 1.4 0.5 None 20/11 AM 5.4 -0.3 0.1 None 20/11 PM 6.5 0.8 0.2 None Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 6.2 1.0 1.1 None 18/09 PM 7.3 2.1 1.3 Minor 19/10 AM 6.1 0.9 1.2 None 19/10 PM 6.8 1.6 0.8 Minor 20/11 AM 5.1 -0.1 0.4 None 20/11 PM 6.2 1.0 0.5 None Watson Creek at Manasquan MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 4.7 0.3 0.5 None 18/09 PM 6.0 1.6 1.0 Minor 19/09 AM 4.5 0.1 0.7 None 19/10 PM 5.2 0.8 0.2 None 20/11 AM 3.7 -0.7 -0.2 None 20/11 PM 4.6 0.2 -0.2 None Maurice River at Bivalve MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/11 AM 7.2 0.9 1.4 None 18/11 PM 8.2 1.9 1.2 Minor 19/11 AM 6.5 0.2 0.9 None 19/11 PM 7.8 1.5 1.0 Minor 20/12 PM 6.0 -0.3 0.5 None Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 5.5 0.9 1.3 None 18/09 PM 6.7 2.1 1.4 Minor 19/09 AM 5.3 0.7 1.3 None 19/10 PM 6.2 1.6 0.9 Minor 20/11 AM 4.4 -0.2 0.6 None 20/11 PM 5.8 1.2 0.7 None 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 4.5 0.5 0.8 None 18/10 PM 5.9 1.9 1.1 Minor 19/10 AM 4.3 0.3 0.6 None 19/10 PM 5.1 1.1 0.4 None 20/11 AM 3.4 -0.6 -0.1 None 20/11 PM 4.8 0.8 0.2 None 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 5.8 0.7 1.1 None 18/10 PM 7.0 1.9 1.1 Minor 19/10 AM 5.2 0.1 0.7 None 19/10 PM 6.5 1.4 0.6 Minor 20/11 AM 4.4 -0.7 0.1 None 20/11 PM 6.0 0.9 0.3 None Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 3.0 0.5 0.7 None 18/09 PM 3.9 1.4 0.9 Minor 19/10 AM 3.0 0.5 0.8 None 19/10 PM 3.5 1.0 0.5 Minor 20/10 AM 2.3 -0.2 0.2 None 20/11 PM 3.1 0.6 0.2 None &&

Summerlike heat surges with record highs likely

Meteorologist Chris Mastrobuono
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Chris Mastrobuono is a South Philly native, but has come to join the CoastTV meteorology team. With over three years of experience delivering accurate, passionate and insightful weather analysis, he is eager to report on the coast. Previously, he spent over two years as a morning meteorologist at WEVV CBS/FOX in Evansville, Indiana.

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Apr 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026

DELMARVA -- The early taste of summer continues in a big way. After Georgetown tied a record high of 87 yesterday, we are well on our way to challenging record highs again this afternoon. High pressure parked over the Atlantic Ocean and a warm front sitting well north of the Mid-Atlantic will keep the warm air firmly in place, helping temperatures soar well above normal.

Mostly sunny skies will dominate today, with highs reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. That could bring the first 90-degree reading of the season for some spots. In Georgetown, the record high for today is 86, set in both 1960 and 2024, so that mark is certainly within reach. Southwest winds will continue at 10 to 15 miles per hour, adding to the warm feel.

Forecast Highs — Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, cooler along the bay.

Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, cooler along the bay.

Tonight will stay unusually mild for mid-April. Under partly cloudy skies, lows are expected to only fall into the mid to upper 60s. That may be warm enough to challenge the record warm low in Georgetown of 65, set back in 2002.

Rain Chances Next 7 Days — Next chance of rain comes Sunday afternoon/evening with the passage of a cold front.

Next chance of rain comes Sunday afternoon/evening with the passage of a cold front.

The heat does not go anywhere Thursday. A mix of sun and clouds will push temperatures back into the upper 80s to near 90. Georgetown’s record high for Thursday is 89, set in 2002, and that could also be tested. Late Thursday night, a weak cold front will slide through the peninsula, but it will not bring much moisture. A stray shower or sprinkle is possible, especially across the northern half of Delmarva.

Behind that front, temperatures do not fall much on Friday. Winds will shift to the west-northwest, and highs will still reach the upper 70s to low and mid 80s under partly cloudy skies.

Looking very nice in Harrington for the DSN Outdoors Expo Friday through Saturday.

Looking very nice in Harrington for the DSN Outdoors Expo Friday through Saturday.

Heading into the weekend, Delmarva stays above average, just not as hot. Saturday looks mostly sunny with highs in the 70s and 80s, with the warmest readings west of Route 13. By Sunday, a stronger cold front approaches. Highs will stay in the 70s, but conditions turn breezy with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible late in the afternoon and into the evening.

Much cooler air moves in behind that system to start next week. Highs on Monday and Tuesday will only reach the 50s and 60s as high pressure builds in. Some inland spots could even be cold enough for frost by Tuesday morning.

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