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Small Craft Advisory

Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE

Small Craft Advisory issued May 4 at 1:46AM EDT until May 6 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Alert Description

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and rough waters expected. * 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...From 2 PM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety Instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Time Information

Effective
May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM
Expires
May 4, 2026, 10:00 PM
Issued
May 4, 2026, 5:46 AM

Alert Details

Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Mount Holly NJ
National Weather Service

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