Gale Warning issued September 23 at 5:44AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

**Gale Warning issued September 23 at 5:44AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ**

* WHAT...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...Until 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 remain hazardous through this weekend. Gale force wind gusts are possible again into 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 5:44 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 7:00 PM UTC

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