Occurred Oct 16, 2026, 11:33:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 17, 2026, 12:14:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 17, 2026, 12:14:15 AM UTC

Special Marine Warning issued October 16 at 7:33PM EDT until October 16 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued a warning for Upper Delaware Bay waters through 8:30 PM EDT. The alert reported a strong thunderstorm with gusts of at least 34 knots and advised people caught on open water to take shelter below deck if possible.

Why it matters

The warning gives immediate safety instructions for people on the affected waters.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Special Marine Warning issued October 16 at 7:33PM EDT until October 16 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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