... Coastal Flood Watch remains in effect from late tonight through late Thursday night...
A coastal Flood Watch remains in effect from late tonight through late Thursday night.
With high pressure to our north and low pressure remaining to our south, a strong and persistent northeast flow is expected along the coasts of New Jersey and Delaware into the weekend. As a result, tidal departures will increase. Minor tidal flooding is likely beginning late tonight and moderate tidal flooding is possible by week's end.
On Thursday and Friday, high tide on the New Jersey and Delaware oceanfront occurs in the early morning hours, between 300 am and 500 am, and in the late afternoon, between 315 PM and 515 PM. High tide on the back bays and along Delaware Bay occurs a little later than it does on the oceanfront.
Minor tidal flooding is expected for the high tide cycles early on Thursday morning and late on Thursday afternoon. However, as tidal departures increase some moderate tidal flooding is possible during the high tide early on Friday morning. At that time, tide levels may reach or exceed 7.0 feet MLLW at Atlantic City, New Jersey and at Lewes, Delaware. Tide levels may reach or exceed 7.7 feet MLLW at Cape May, New Jersey.
The potential for tidal flooding will continue into the early part of the weekend.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A coastal Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of flooding. Pay close attention to statements, advisories and warnings, and take action, if necessary.
Do not park your vehicle in a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Also, avoid roadways that are prone to tidal flooding.
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Wind Advisory
Statement as of 9:43 AM EST on November 11, 2009
... Wind Advisory in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am EST Friday...
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am EST Friday.
With high pressure to our north and low pressure remaining to our south... a strong and persistent northeast flow is expected along the coasts of New Jersey and Delaware through Friday. Wind are expected to increase to around 35 mph at times with gusts to 50 mph possible tonight through Thursday night. The strong winds might also continue into Friday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.