Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Forecast for Delaware Beaches
Updated: 9:57 PM EDT on May 11, 2008
Wind Advisory in effect until 4 PM EDT Monday...
Coastal Flood Warning in effect until 8 am EDT Tuesday...
Overnight
Rain with chance of an isolated thunderstorms. Rain may be heavy at times. Very windy with lows around 50. East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Monday
Rain...heavy at times in the morning. Windy with highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 8 am EDT Tuesday...
A coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 8 am EDT Tuesday.
The onshore flow is expected to cause widespread minor tidal flooding on the ocean front and the adjacent back bays around the time of high tide overnight and Monday with moderate tidal flooding along the southern New Jersey and Delaware coasts.
The following are times of high tide and water level forecasts, referenced to mean lower low water, for points along the New Jersey and Delaware ocean front:
For Sandy Hook New Jersey, high tide occurs at 2:14 am Monday with a height of 7.0 feet above MLLW. The next high tide is at 3:00 PM Monday and is forecast to be 7.5 to 8.0 feet above MLLW. High tide is again at 3:12 am Tuesday and is forecast to be 7.0 to 7.5 feet above MLLW and 3:57 PM Tuesday with a height of 7.0 to 7.5 ft above MLLW.
For Atlantic City New Jersey, steel pier, high tide occurs at 1:53 am Monday with a height near 7.0 feet above MLLW. The next high tide is at 2:43 PM Monday with a forecast near 7.50 feet above MLLW. High tide is again at 2:56 am Tuesday with a forecast around 7.5 feet MLLW and 3:44 PM Tuesday with a height of 7.0 feet above MLLW.
For Cape May New Jersey, high tide occurs at 2:21 am Monday with a height of 7.5 feet above MLLW. The next high tide is at 3:48 PM Monday with a forecast of 7.5 to 8.0 feet above MLLW. High tide is again at 4:03 am Tuesday with a forecast of around 7.5 to 8.0 feet above MLLW, and 4:51 PM Tuesday with a height of 7.5 feet above MLLW.
At Fenwick Island Delaware, high tide occurs at 2:00 am Monday with a height of 6.0 to 6.5 feet above MLLW. The next high tide is at 2:46 PM Monday and is forecast around 6.5 feet MLLW. High tide is again at 2:58 am Tuesday and is forecast between 6.5 and 7.0 feet MLLW, and 4:56 PM Tuesday afternoon with a height of 6.0 to 6.5 feet above MLLW.
This type of storm is not common for the month of may, and can cause inconveniences for commuters traveling to and from the barrier islands during the times of high tide. Some heavy rain is also going to be falling with strong winds adding to the stormy conditions at the shore. The worst of the storm will be overnight and Monday.
A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Remember to move your vehicle to higher ground at the times of high tide.
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 3:53 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 over the central Chesapeake Bay early this morning will strengthen a bit more and then lift northeast today. Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph have occurred over the advisory area this morning... and they remain possible as the low strengthens and then lifts away. Winds of this strength could bring down some small trees and some power lines... especially in areas where the ground is saturated.
The winds and the heavy rain will make driving conditions difficult for the morning rush hour. Drive carefully.
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.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 11:33 PM EDT on May 11, 2008
The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 6 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