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City of Cape May Police Department
Thursday February 5th, 2026 :: 12:22 p.m. EST

Community

High Wind Watch until 09:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEW CASTLE ... KENT ... INLAND SUSSEX ... DELAWARE BEACHES ... QUEEN ANNE'S ... CAROLINE ... SALEM ... OCEAN ... CUMBERLAND ... ATLANTIC ... CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... COASTAL ATLANTIC ... COASTAL OCEAN ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

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:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Watch

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