CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, Nov. 12, 2026 — A few strong thunderstorms could hit Cape May County this afternoon as a strengthening storm takes shape off the coast, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly says.
The county is under a "marginal" risk of severe weather today, the lowest of five levels, meaning isolated severe storms are possible. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat. Hail and an isolated tornado can't be ruled out, the Weather Service says.
Forecasters wrote Thursday morning that the atmosphere is only weakly unstable, so their "confidence in occurrence is less than usual." No watches or warnings were in effect for the county as of 8:30 a.m.
Showers are likely today, with a 70% chance of rain. Highs reach the mid-60s before temperatures fall to around 60 this afternoon as southeast winds turn southwest.
Friday and the weekend
Rain is likely Friday morning, with a 90% chance. Highs reach only about 50, with northwest winds gusting to 30 mph. Rain totals from Philadelphia south should stay under a half inch because the storm is tracking farther north than expected, forecasters said.
Spotty minor tidal flooding is possible along the ocean and Delaware Bay with this morning's high tide. The only coastal flood advisory in the region is for Ocean County.
Colder than normal air settles in for the weekend, with breezy to windy conditions. Saturday looks like the windiest day.
The Weather Service advises residents to make sure they can receive watches and warnings.
