Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:49AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

**Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:49AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ**

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may persist through Friday night or Saturday.

**What You Should Do:**

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Mount Holly NJ

- **Effective:** Sep 22, 2026 2:49 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 4:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*