Gale Warning issued September 24 at 3:09AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

**Gale Warning issued September 24 at 3:09AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ**

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

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

**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 24, 2026 3:09 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 4:00 PM UTC

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