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Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 9:13 AM Oct. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
two to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape
May and Coastal Atlantic.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT
Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning
through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will impact the
region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to major coastal flood
impacts are increasingly likely. Significant beach erosion and
dune breaching is possible due to very high surf conditions.
Interests along the Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay and its tidal
tributaries, back bays, and tidal waterways should remain alert
for forecast updates regarding this potentially significant
coastal flood event.

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.

Maurice River at Bivalve
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/12 PM     8.1        1.8        0.9      Minor
11/01 AM     6.6        0.3        0.8       None
11/01 PM     8.0        1.7        1.0      Minor
12/02 AM     7.0        0.7        1.5       None
12/02 PM     9.3        3.0        2.6     Moderate

Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/10 AM     6.5        1.9        0.9      Minor
10/11 PM     5.0        0.4        0.8       None
11/11 AM     6.4        1.8        1.0      Minor
12/12 AM     5.5        0.9        1.6       None
12/12 PM     8.1        3.5        3.0      Major
13/01 AM     7.9        3.3        4.2     Moderate

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/11 AM     5.6        1.6        0.5      Minor
11/12 AM     4.3        0.3        0.6       None
11/12 PM     5.7        1.7        0.8      Minor
12/01 AM     4.8        0.8        1.3       None
12/01 PM     7.4        3.4        2.8      Major
13/02 AM     7.1        3.1        3.8     Moderate

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/11 AM     6.8        1.7        0.6      Minor
10/11 PM     5.2        0.1        0.6       None
11/12 PM     6.6        1.5        0.7      Minor
12/12 AM     5.7        0.6        1.4       None
12/01 PM     8.8        3.7        3.2      Major
13/01 AM     7.7        2.6        3.8     Moderate

&&

Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 9:13 AM Oct. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
two to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape
May and Coastal Atlantic.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT
Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning
through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will impact the
region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to major coastal flood
impacts are increasingly likely. Significant beach erosion and
dune breaching is possible due to very high surf conditions.
Interests along the Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay and its tidal
tributaries, back bays, and tidal waterways should remain alert
for forecast updates regarding this potentially significant
coastal flood event.

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.

Maurice River at Bivalve
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/12 PM     8.1        1.8        0.9      Minor
11/01 AM     6.6        0.3        0.8       None
11/01 PM     8.0        1.7        1.0      Minor
12/02 AM     7.0        0.7        1.5       None
12/02 PM     9.3        3.0        2.6     Moderate

Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/10 AM     6.5        1.9        0.9      Minor
10/11 PM     5.0        0.4        0.8       None
11/11 AM     6.4        1.8        1.0      Minor
12/12 AM     5.5        0.9        1.6       None
12/12 PM     8.1        3.5        3.0      Major
13/01 AM     7.9        3.3        4.2     Moderate

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/11 AM     5.6        1.6        0.5      Minor
11/12 AM     4.3        0.3        0.6       None
11/12 PM     5.7        1.7        0.8      Minor
12/01 AM     4.8        0.8        1.3       None
12/01 PM     7.4        3.4        2.8      Major
13/02 AM     7.1        3.1        3.8     Moderate

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/11 AM     6.8        1.7        0.6      Minor
10/11 PM     5.2        0.1        0.6       None
11/12 PM     6.6        1.5        0.7      Minor
12/12 AM     5.7        0.6        1.4       None
12/01 PM     8.8        3.7        3.2      Major
13/01 AM     7.7        2.6        3.8     Moderate

&&

Storm Watch
Issued: 7:04 AM Oct. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
extremely rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:59 AM Oct. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts near 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches and Inland Sussex Counties.
In New Jersey, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, and Coastal
Atlantic Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.

&&

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