Cape May, New Jersey

... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 am EST this
morning...
... High surf advisory remains in effect until 10 am EST this
morning...

A coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 10 am EST this
morning. A high surf advisory remains in effect until 10 am EST
this morning.

While the high tide early Friday morning was likely the highest
of the storm, moderate tidal flooding is expected again during
the high tide cycle this morning. As a result, the coastal Flood
Warning continues this morning. Despite the wind diminishing
through today and the water levels gradually lowering, minor tidal
flooding could occur during the next few subsequent high tides.
Therefore, a coastal Flood Advisory may be needed following this
current warning.

The high surf is compounding the tidal flooding and it will
continue to result in moderate to locally severe beach erosion.
This is expected to subside later today through Sunday as the
winds relax further and the waves gradually subside.

Seas off the coasts of New Jersey and Delaware are forecast to
be in the 10 to 15 foot range this morning, however these will be
subsiding some through today. Breakers along the coast will
approach 7 to 8 feet at times this morning. Therefore, the high
surf advisory remains in effect until 10 am today.

For Sandy Hook, New Jersey, on the Bay Side...
the high tide occurs at 526 am today with a forecast height of
7.5 to 8 feet MLLW.

For Seaside Heights, New Jersey, on the oceanfront...
the high tide occurs at 456 am today with a forecast height
around 7.5 feet MLLW.

For Atlantic City, New Jersey, on the oceanfront...
the high tide occurs at 509 am today with a forecast height
around 7 feet MLLW.

For Cape May, New Jersey, on the oceanfront...
the high tide occurs at 543 am today with a forecast height of
7.5 to 8 feet MLLW. Water levels in the back bays will likely run
from one half to one foot higher than those along the oceanfront.

For Lewes, Delaware, on the Bay Side...
the high tide occurs at 621 am today with a forecast height of
7 to 7.5 feet MLLW.

For Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on the oceanfront...
the high tide occurs at 522 am today with a forecast height
around 7 feet MLLW.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring. 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.

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

11/13/2009 0100 am

Wildwood, Cape May County.

High sust winds e55 mph, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            Roofs blown off 3 motels --- caprice, ocean sands, and
            knolls --- damage occurred between 11 PM and 3 am ---
            winds in area EST 55 to 60 mph