... 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 at least moderate tidal flooding is now
expected Thursday night through Friday. Any rainfall during the time of
high tide would exacerbate tidal flooding.
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.