New Jersey and Delaware Weather Alert: Rip Currents, Gusty Winds, and Minor Coastal Flooding Threaten Beaches Through Wednesday
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Unseasonably warm fall weather will linger in the Mid-Atlantic, but forecasters say the bigger danger comes from the ocean, where powerful swells from distant tropical systems are creating hazardous conditions along the coast.
Rip Current Risk Through Midweek
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly, both Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda are staying well offshore, but their wave impacts will generate a high risk of life-threatening rip currents for the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches through at least Wednesday.
Officials stressed that even when skies appear calm, rip currents remain a deadly risk. Swimmers are urged to stay near lifeguards and avoid unmonitored surf zones.
Gusty Winds and Coastal Flooding
Along with the rip current threat, gusty northeast winds will build from late Tuesday into Wednesday night, pushing water levels higher.
Forecasters say this could cause minor coastal flooding during afternoon and evening high tides on Wednesday, especially in vulnerable low-lying areas.
Temperatures and Outlook
- Tuesday: Mostly dry, breezy, highs near the upper 70s and low 80s.
- Wednesday–Thursday: Cooler air drops highs into the upper 60s and lower 70s. Overnight lows will range from the 40s inland to the mid-50s along the coast.
- Weekend: Temperatures rebound into the upper 70s and low 80s, with drier weather expected.
The advisory highlights how storms far offshore can still send dangerous swells to the Mid-Atlantic, making local beaches unsafe. For more East Coast weather alerts and community updates, follow ChicagoMusicGuide.com.