6 National Weather Service alerts are in force for Sussex County: 2 coastal flood warnings, a high wind warning, a rip current statement, a wind advisory and 1 other kind.
Checked Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 5:15 AM EDT. Times are Eastern Daylight Time.
Every watch, warning and advisory the National Weather Service has in force over Sussex County, Delaware. Open it for the live map, where it pans and zooms.
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Alerts in force6
Every product in force for Sussex County, worst first, with its full text.
Coastal Flood Warning
Severe
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 4:20AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Issued Until 32 hr 44 min left
Areas Kent, DE; Inland Sussex, DE
Full text
* WHAT...Two to three 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 Sunday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters.
What to do
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.
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 4:20AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Issued Until 32 hr 44 min left
Areas Delaware Beaches, DE
Full text
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of up to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip
Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected.
Breaching of sand dunes is possible.
What to do
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. 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.
High Wind Warning issued September 26 at 4:08AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Issued Until 24 hr 44 min left
Areas Delaware Beaches, DE; Eastern Monmouth, NJ; Atlantic Coastal Cape May, NJ; Coastal Atlantic, NJ; Coastal Ocean, NJ
Full text
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey,
Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and
Coastal Ocean Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
What to do
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Rip Current Statement issued September 26 at 4:20AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Issued Until 38 hr 44 min left
Areas Delaware Beaches, DE
Full text
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of up to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip
Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected.
Breaching of sand dunes is possible.
What to do
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. 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.
Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 4:08AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Issued Until 24 hr 44 min left
Areas Inland Sussex, DE; Western Monmouth, NJ; Ocean, NJ; Atlantic, NJ; Cape May, NJ; Southeastern Burlington, NJ
Full text
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex County. In New Jersey, Western
Monmouth, Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 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.
What to do
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 4:20AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Issued Until 38 hr 44 min left
Areas Delaware Beaches, DE
Full text
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of up to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip
Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected.
Breaching of sand dunes is possible.
What to do
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. 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.
In the past year the National Weather Service issued 156 alerts for Sussex County, including 40 severe thunderstorm warnings, 4 flash flood warnings, 4 freeze warnings and 3 coastal flood warnings.
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