Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Small Craft Advisory in effect from May 18, 06:00 AM EDT until May 19, 06:00 PM EDT

Last Update: 402 AM EDT Sun May 18 2025

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Philadelphia, PA Local Forecast Office

15NM E Lewes DE

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

Today

W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 4 ft at 4 seconds and SE 3 ft at 7 seconds.

Tonight

NW winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 7 seconds.

Mon

NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 foot at 8 seconds.

Mon Night

NW winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds.

Tue

NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds.

Tue Night

S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave detail: SE 2 ft at 3 seconds and NE 2 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.

Wed

E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 5 ft in the afternoon. Showers.

Wed Night

E winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Showers.

Thu

NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.

Thu Night

N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of showers.