Cloudy in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of rain and drizzle. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 8 am EDT Tuesday...
A coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 8 am EDT Tuesday.
The tide will build up the Delaware Bay and Delaware River for this morning's commute and conntinue getting higher through tonight. The tidal level alone will reach minor and there is a good chance it could reach moderate levels over the next 24 hours at the times of high tide.
This will impact the peak times for commuting this morning and again this evening. Please do not park your car in the vulnerable flood areas adjacent to the Delaware River and never drive through flooded streets.
The following are times of high tide and water level forecasts... referenced to mean lower low water... for points along the Delaware river:
For Philadelphia... the next high tide occurs at 8:22 am today and is forecast to be around 9.0 feet above MLLW. High tide is again at 9:06 PM tonight and is forecast to be 8.0 to 8.5 feet above MLLW. High tide Tuesday morning occurs at 9:23 am and is forecast to be around 8.0 feet above MLLW.
For Breakwater Harbor Delaware... the next high tide will be at 3:52 PM this afternoon with a forecast near 7.5 feet above MLLW. High tide is again at 4:13 am Tuesday with a forecast at 6.5 to 7.0 feet above MLLW... and 4:56 PM Tuesday with a forecast at 6.5 feet above MLLW.
A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent. Persons living along the Delaware River adjacent to tributaries and roadways should be alert for rising water... and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
The flooding that is expected is primarily from the tidal effects on the Delaware River. Some heavy rain is expected and if it coincides with the times of high tide... it will exacerbate the street flooding.
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 10:25 AM EDT on May 12, 2008
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM EDT this afternoon...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
Strong low pressure organizing southeast of the Delmarva Peninsula will strengthen a bit more and then lift northeast today. Wind wind gusts in excess of 45 mph have occurred and are expected to continue as the low strengthens and then lifts northeast. Winds of this strength could bring down some trees and some power lines... especially in any areas where the ground is saturated.
The Wind Advisory might need to be extended later into this afternoon and into early this evening along coastal areas pending on how quickly this low pressure system moves offshore.
A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Local Storm Report
05/12/2008 0520 am
Bowers, Kent County.
Flood, reported by Emergency Mngr.
Coastal flooding and evacuations from Woodland Beach south to Bowers Beach.
05/12/2008 0520 am
Bowers, Kent County.
Flood, reported by Emergency Mngr.
Coastal flooding and evacuations from Woodland Beach south to Bowers Beach.
05/12/2008 0520 am
Bowers, Kent County.
Flood, reported by Emergency Mngr.
Coastal flooding and evacuations from Woodland Beach south to Bowers Beach.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 6:00 am EDT on May 12, 2008
The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 12 hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available on our home Page at weather.Gov/phi
Location peak wind time/date comments gust of (mph) measurement
Delaware
... Kent County... Dover AFB 58 117 am 5/12 Sandtown 46 300 am 5/12 Delaware City 43 436 am 5/12
... New Castle County... Delaware City 43 400 am 5/12 Wilmington Airport 48 430 am 5/12
... Sussex County... Breakwater Harbor 65 1200 am 5/12 Brandywine light 63 236 am 5/12 Lewes 64 1254 am 5/12 prime hook RAWS 58 200 am 5/12 Bethany Beach brdwlk 51 1200 am 5/12 Georgetown Airport 51 1137 PM 5/11 Harbeson 39 1200 am 5/12
Maryland
... Caroline County... Ridgely 47 1135 PM 5/11
... Cecil... Chesapeake City 39 500 am 5/12
... Talbot... Easton 45 1130 PM 5/11
New Jersey
... Atlantic County... Atlantic City Airport 53 1233 am 5/12 Jacques cousteau rsrv 45 200 am 5/12 Atlantic City Marina 39 1100 PM 5/11 Oceanville 39 200 am 5/12
... Burlington... Chatsworth Coyle Field 51 200 am 5/12
... Cape May County... Avalon 62 200 am 5/12 Cape May Ferry 58 1200 am 5/12 Cape May 58 1230 am 5/12 Cape May Coast Guard 56 100 am 5/12 Cape May Harbor 56 100 am 5/12 Wildwood Arpt 45 355 am 5/12 Woodbine 44 400 am 5/12 Cape May uscg base 41 1030 PM 5/11
... Cumberland County... Millville Airport 48 417 am 5/12
... Hunterdon... Pittstown 44 400 am 5/12
... Monmouth... Keansburg 45 200 am 5/12 Sandy Hook 43 130 am 5/12 Sea Girt 39 300 am 5/12
... Ocean County... Harvey Cedars 58 200 am 5/12 Brant Beach 52 400 am 5/12 Barnegat Light 45 300 am 5/12
