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Storm Watch
Issued: 10:57 AM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas
12 to 17 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to
Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero
visibility at times Sunday night through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

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Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 9:36 AM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Middlesex, Western Monmouth and Eastern Monmouth.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional coastal flooding may linger
into Monday's high tide cycles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop.

Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life
and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency
management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from
time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information
becomes available.

Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/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.

Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
21/10 AM     5.7       -0.0        0.6       None
21/11 PM     6.6        0.9        1.2       None
22/11 AM     6.8        1.1        2.0       None
23/12 AM     8.9        3.2        3.5     Moderate
23/12 PM     7.7        2.0        3.2      Minor
24/12 AM     6.7        1.0        1.4       None

Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
21/10 AM     5.5        0.3        1.0       None
21/11 PM     6.3        1.1        1.4       None
22/11 AM     6.2        1.0        2.0       None
23/12 AM     8.3        3.1        3.5     Moderate
23/12 PM     7.5        2.3        3.5      Minor
24/12 AM     6.4        1.2        1.7       None

Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
21/10 AM     4.9        0.5        1.2       None
21/11 PM     5.3        0.9        1.2       None
22/11 AM     5.1        0.7        1.6       None
22/11 PM     7.1        2.7        3.1     Moderate
23/12 PM     6.6        2.2        3.3      Minor
24/12 AM     5.8        1.4        1.8      Minor

&&

Blizzard Warning
Issued: 8:28 AM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 12 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Western Monmouth, Coastal Ocean, Ocean,
and Southeastern Burlington Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per
hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of
snow possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

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