Sept 24: 44th Hobie 16 Championship Race Day 4 Forecast

The heaviest rain and wind from the coastal low pressure system will occur between midnight tonight and noon tomorrow (Thursday). Rain should be tapering off as early as tomorrow morning but no later than afternoon as the Delaware Bay is brought into the SW quadrant of the low. The chance for light rain still exists however as the low takes its time pulling away. Regardless, winds should be 10-15 knots out of the E/NE with gusts to 25 knots the entire day. Swell should be down to 2-3 feet by late morning.

Delaware Bay Expected Hourly Conditions for Thursday, September 25, 2014

As of right now Friday looks to be mostly cloudy with northerly winds 8-12 knots (G 17 knots). Seas should be 1-2 feet.

Here’s a great interactive visualizer of live wind information. You can track the center of circulation as the coastal low passes by the region by clicking here. (best observed through a desktop browser)

Here’s another great tool from SwellInfo.com to monitor wind and wave intensity/direction. Click the play button to animate. White arrows = swell direction and black wind indicators = wind direction. Colors represent swell size in feet. (also best observed through a desktop browser)

Have a great day and be safe! JC

Jonathan Carr

Jonathan Carr (JC) is the founder and sole operator of Weather NJ, New Jersey’s largest independent weather reporting agency. Since 2010, Jonathan has provided weather safety and forecasting services for New Jersey and immediate surrounding areas through the web and social media. Originally branded as Severe NJ Weather (before 2014), Weather NJ is proud to bring you accurate and responsible discussions ahead of high-stakes weather scenarios that impact the garden state. All Weather. All New Jersey.™