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City of Cape May Police Department
Saturday January 31st, 2026 :: 01:55 a.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 04:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Sussex County. In New Jersey, Cape May County.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

* AFFECTED AREAS: INLAND SUSSEX ... DELAWARE BEACHES ... CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY

Instructions:

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Address/Location
City of Cape May Police Department
643 Washington St
Cape May, NJ 08204

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-884-9500

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Wind Advisory

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