Millville, Delaware

... High surf advisory in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am
EST Friday...
... Coastal Flood Watch now in effect from late tonight through
late Thursday night...

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory. It
is in effect from 6:00 PM this evening until 6:00 am on Friday.
The coastal Flood Watch is now 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.

Also, waves off the coasts of New Jersey and Delaware are forecast
to build to around 15 feet or higher from tonight into the early
part of the weekend. As a result, breakers along the coast may
approach 7 or 8 feet, with a good deal of beach erosion anticipated.
A high surf advisory has been issued.

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.

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect area
beaches, producing rip currents and beach erosion.