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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:46 PM Aug. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cape May. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * 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... 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 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/05 PM 6.7 2.0 1.8 Minor 19/06 AM 5.1 0.5 1.5 None 19/06 PM 6.3 1.7 1.3 Minor 20/07 AM 4.8 0.2 1.1 None 20/07 PM 6.3 1.7 1.2 Minor 21/08 AM 5.8 1.2 1.9 None Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/04 PM 5.8 1.8 1.5 Minor 19/04 AM 3.9 -0.1 1.1 None 19/05 PM 5.1 1.1 0.8 None 20/06 AM 3.8 -0.2 0.6 None 20/07 PM 5.1 1.1 0.5 None 21/07 AM 4.4 0.4 1.0 None Cape May Harbor at Cape May MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/05 PM 6.3 1.2 1.0 Minor 19/04 AM 5.1 0.0 1.4 None 19/05 PM 6.4 1.3 1.2 Minor 20/05 AM 5.0 -0.1 1.2 None 20/07 PM 6.4 1.3 0.8 Minor 21/07 AM 5.7 0.6 1.4 None &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:36 PM Aug. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...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 PM EDT Friday. * 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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