Small Craft Advisory Issued for Delaware Bay Due to Strong Winds
• A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Delaware Bay due to strong south winds, with gusts up to 30 knots.
• The advisory affects waters from East Point, NJ, to Slaughter Beach, DE, until 8:00 AM EDT on April 22,
• Mariners, especially those with small vessels, are advised to exercise extreme caution due to rough water conditions.
Hazardous conditions due to strong winds expected
A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for the Delaware Bay, alerting mariners to hazardous conditions caused by strong winds. South winds ranging from 15 to 25 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots, are expected to create rough waters, posing a significant risk to smaller vessels and less experienced boaters. The advisory covers the waters both north and south of East Point, New Jersey, stretching to Slaughter Beach, Delaware, and remains in effect until 8:00 AM EDT on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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