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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 8:10 AM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Delaware and New Jersey coasts. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you. Don't go into the water at unguarded beaches. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:50 AM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts near 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware out to 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions may continue into Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 5:50 AM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts near 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware out to 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions may continue into Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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