Viola, Delaware

... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 11 PM EST
Friday...

A coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 11 PM EST Friday.

With high pressure to our north and low pressure 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 now expected Thursday
night through Friday.

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.

Location and tide heights...

For Reedy Point...
the high tide occurs Thursday around 705 am with a forecast
height around 8.5 feet. For Thursday evening, high tide is around
730 PM with a forecast height around 9 feet. For Friday morning,
the high tide is around 800 am with a forecast height around
9 feet, and Friday evenings high tide is around 820 PM with a
forecast height around 9 feet.

Flooding is expected to begin with tonights high tide cycle. The
extended period of onshore winds will inhibit water from draining
from the back bays and moderate flooding is expected to occur
there also. The potential for tidal flooding is expected to
continue into the early part of the weekend.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

Do not park your vehicle in a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Also, avoid roadways that are prone to tidal flooding.

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am
EST Friday...

A Wind Advisory remains 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. Winds are
expected to increase to around 35 mph at times with gusts to
50 mph possible tonight through Thursday night. Although strong
gusty winds could continue on Friday, they do not look to be as
strong as through Thursday night.

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.