Gale Watch issued September 24 at 8:35AM EDT until September 26 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

**Gale Watch issued September 24 at 8:35AM EDT until September 26 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 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters possible. 45 * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 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 24, 2026 8:35 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 9:45 PM UTC

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