Special Marine Warning Issued Across Multiple Areas

Special Marine Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

Special Marine Warning

The alert was issued at 6:15 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:15 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm producing waterspouts was located 7 nm northwest of Bowers Beach, moving east at 30 knots. A confirmed tornado near Dover is moving toward Delaware Bay

Hazards

Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater

Potential Impact

Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. The severe thunderstorm will be near. Cross Ledge Light around 625 PM EDT. Fortesque Beach around 635 PM EDT. East Point around 650 PM EDT

Areas Affected

The warning covers Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

Safety Information

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central Delaware…and southern New Jersey. This thunderstorm may produce sudden waterspounts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible.