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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:38 PM Jul. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern
Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower
Bucks.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
road closures are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Delaware River at Philadelphia
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.2 ft, Moderate 9.2 ft, Major 10.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
24/01 AM     8.5        1.8        1.4      Minor
24/02 PM     7.0        0.3        1.1       None
25/02 AM     8.5        1.8        1.4      Minor
25/03 PM     6.9        0.2        1.0       None
26/03 AM     7.9        1.2        0.9       None

Delaware River at Burlington
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.3 ft, Moderate 10.3 ft, Major 11.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 2.6 ft, Major 3.6 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
24/02 AM     9.7        2.0        1.5      Minor
24/03 PM     8.4        0.7        1.4       None
25/03 AM     9.8        2.1        1.6      Minor
25/04 PM     8.6        0.9        1.6       None
26/04 AM     9.6        1.9        1.5      Minor

&&

Extreme Heat Watch
Issued: 5:41 PM Jul. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, and
southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

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