Gale Warning issued September 23 at 2:41AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

**Gale Warning issued September 23 at 2:41AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ**

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 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 north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Marine conditions across Delaware Bay will likely remain hazardous through this weekend.

**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 23, 2026 2:41 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 4:00 PM UTC

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