Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:49AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

**Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:49AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ**

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts near 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions may continue into Friday.

**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 1:49 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 3:00 PM UTC

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