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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:03 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Sussex County Delaware. * WHEN...From 5 AM to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding may linger near the times of high tide through Monday. The highest water levels and greatest impacts are forecast to occur during the Sunday morning high tide, when isolated Moderate coastal flood impacts are possible along the back bays. Ice from the back bays could get pushed onshore during high tide, and flood waters could freeze on roadways, further complicating impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Delaware Bay at Lewes MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 31/07 AM 5.2 0.5 0.4 None 31/08 PM 4.4 -0.2 1.0 None 01/08 AM 6.9 2.2 2.1 Minor 01/08 PM 5.4 0.8 1.8 None 02/09 AM 6.4 1.8 1.6 Minor 02/09 PM 5.3 0.7 1.5 None &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 6:59 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:59 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:59 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:55 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, Sussex County. In New Jersey, Cape May County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:55 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, Sussex County. In New Jersey, Cape May County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
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