High Wind Watch Issued for Coastal New Jersey and Delaware Areas
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, has issued weather alerts for coastal regions of Delaware and New Jersey, warning of wind gusts up to 60 mph.
The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey, has issued a Wind Advisory and a High Wind Watch affecting coastal regions across two states. Affected locations include Delaware Beaches County in Delaware, as well as Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties in New Jersey.
Under the Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6:00 PM EDT Friday, northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected with gusts up to 45 mph. Following the advisory, a High Wind Watch takes effect from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon at 6:00 PM EDT, with possible north winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
The Weather Service reports that damaging winds could blow down trees, tree limbs, and power lines, which may result in widespread power outages. Additionally, gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and make travel difficult, particularly for drivers of high-profile vehicles.