Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:39PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

**Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:39PM 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 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

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

**What You Should Do:**

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Future

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

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 1:39 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 2:45 AM UTC

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