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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 9:02 PM Aug. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Murderkill River at Bowers Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/10 PM 6.9 1.2 0.6 Minor 24/11 AM 6.1 0.4 0.6 None 24/11 PM 6.5 0.8 0.5 None 25/12 PM 6.1 0.4 0.5 None 26/12 AM 6.4 0.7 0.6 None 26/12 PM 6.1 0.4 0.5 None Delaware Bay at Lewes MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/10 PM 6.1 1.5 1.1 Minor 24/10 AM 5.3 0.7 0.9 None 24/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.9 None 25/11 AM 5.4 0.8 0.9 None 25/11 PM 5.2 0.5 0.6 None 26/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.5 None &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:20 PM Aug. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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