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Location: Wilmington, DE
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Gale Warning
Issued: 1:18 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Marine conditions across Delaware Bay
will remain hazardous through this weekend. Gale force wind
gusts are possible again into this weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:29 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
road closures are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread minor tidal flooding could
continue through into the weekend.

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.

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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Delaware River at Reedy Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
23/10 AM     7.4        1.6        2.1      Minor
23/10 PM     8.1        2.3        2.0      Minor
24/10 AM     7.5        1.7        1.9      Minor
24/10 PM     8.0        2.2        1.9      Minor
25/11 AM     7.7        1.9        1.8      Minor
25/11 PM     8.1        2.3        1.9      Minor

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