Delaware Tropical systems
Hurricane and tropical-storm activity affecting Delaware, tracked from the National Hurricane Center. Active systems in the basin are mapped with their current position.
Current tropical weather in Delaware (0)
There are no active tropical system warnings for Delaware right now.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
No active items in this snapshot
That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is hurricane season for Delaware?
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and peaks from mid-August through October.
- What is the difference between a hurricane watch and warning?
- A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. A hurricane warning means they are expected within 36 hours and you should finish preparations.
- What is the biggest danger from a hurricane?
- Water causes most hurricane deaths. Storm surge and inland flooding can reach far from the center and the coast, so the wind category alone does not describe the full danger.
About tropical weather in Delaware
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, with peak activity from mid-August through October. The National Hurricane Center issues watches 48 hours ahead of expected conditions and warnings 36 hours ahead.
A storm's category describes wind speed, not its full danger. Water (storm surge and inland flooding) causes most hurricane deaths, and it can reach far from the center and the coast.
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