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Lewes Beach Weather Advisories
WIND ADVISORY
Issue Date: 315 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
WHAT
North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE
In Delaware, Inland Sussex County. In New Jersey, Western Monmouth, Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. WHEN
From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
WHAT
North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE
In Delaware, Inland Sussex County. In New Jersey, Western Monmouth, Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. WHEN
From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
FLOOD WARNING
Issue Date: 1050 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY
WHAT
One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE
Kent and Inland Sussex. WHEN
Until 2 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS
At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian River. Impacts will be most severe in back bay areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. 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. Murderkill River at Bowers Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 24/10 PM 7.1 1.4 1.5 Minor 25/09 AM 7.2 1.5 1.6 Minor 25/09 PM 7.7 2.0 1.7 Moderate 26/10 AM 8.0 2.3 2.0 Moderate 26/10 PM 7.2 1.5 1.2 Minor 27/10 AM 7.4 1.7 1.1 Minor 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 25/08 AM 6.4 1.8 1.9 Minor 25/09 PM 7.2 2.5 2.4 Moderate 26/09 AM 7.1 2.5 2.3 Moderate 26/09 PM 6.8 2.2 2.0 Minor 27/09 AM 6.5 1.8 1.5 Minor &&
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY
WHAT
One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE
Kent and Inland Sussex. WHEN
Until 2 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS
At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian River. Impacts will be most severe in back bay areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. 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. Murderkill River at Bowers Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 24/10 PM 7.1 1.4 1.5 Minor 25/09 AM 7.2 1.5 1.6 Minor 25/09 PM 7.7 2.0 1.7 Moderate 26/10 AM 8.0 2.3 2.0 Moderate 26/10 PM 7.2 1.5 1.2 Minor 27/10 AM 7.4 1.7 1.1 Minor 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 25/08 AM 6.4 1.8 1.9 Minor 25/09 PM 7.2 2.5 2.4 Moderate 26/09 AM 7.1 2.5 2.3 Moderate 26/09 PM 6.8 2.2 2.0 Minor 27/09 AM 6.5 1.8 1.5 Minor &&
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