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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 2:58 PM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* 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...Until noon EST today.

* 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.

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Gale Warning
Issued: 2:58 PM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* 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...Until noon EST today.

* 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.

&&

Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 6:59 AM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 12 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 6 below expected.

* WHERE...Kent, New Castle, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex
Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:59 AM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 12 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 6 below expected.

* WHERE...Kent, New Castle, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex
Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

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