Jersey Shore

Summer warmth at the Jersey shore today with temperatures climbing into the low to mid 80s on the beaches. Increasing clouds during the afternoon. A southwest breeze will strengthen helping to keep the beaches comfortable despite much hotter temperatures inland. Beachgoers can expect wave heights of 2 to 3 feet with a MODERATE RISK of rip currents. Swimmers should stay near lifeguards and exercise caution in the water. Thankfully, the water is still very chilly so that should limit the number of swimmers.

The weather remains dry today, but attention turns to the late evening and nighttime hours as a cold front approaches. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop and move towards the coast after sunset. While the strongest storms are likely well inland, west of Philadelphia, any thunderstorm that reaches the shore could produce brief heavy rain, gusty winds and lightning.

 

Boating Forecast

• Southwest winds increasing 15-20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots later this afternoon and evening.
• Seas building to 3-5 feet tonight.
• A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the coastal waters this afternoon through late tonight.
• A few thunderstorms after sunset may create locally higher wind gusts, rough seas and lighting.

 

 

Delaware Beaches

It will be a warm and increasingly humid day along the Delaware coast with a mixture of sun and clouds. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 70s to low 80s on the beaches. Inland Sussex County climbs into the upper 80s to low 90s. A southwest breeze of 10 to 20 mph can be expected. Looks like a very nice beach day! Apply the sunscreen!

Like the Jersey Shore, scattered showers and a spotty thunderstorm may develop well after sunset.

 

Beach and Boating

• Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots this afternoon.
• Bay and ocean waters becoming choppier through the evening.
• Seas generally 2 to 4 feet.
• Boaters should remain alert for a spotty thunderstorm tonight.