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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 8:15 PM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet in the surf zone on Thursday and 6 to 9 feet on Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. 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 water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 20/06 PM 3.7 1.2 0.8 Minor 21/07 AM 3.4 0.9 1.1 None 21/07 PM 4.7 2.2 1.8 Moderate 22/08 AM 4.4 1.9 2.0 Minor 22/07 PM 4.5 2.0 1.7 Moderate 23/08 AM 3.5 1.0 1.0 Minor &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 8:15 PM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet in the surf zone on Thursday and 6 to 9 feet on Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. 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 water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 20/06 PM 3.7 1.2 0.8 Minor 21/07 AM 3.4 0.9 1.1 None 21/07 PM 4.7 2.2 1.8 Moderate 22/08 AM 4.4 1.9 2.0 Minor 22/07 PM 4.5 2.0 1.7 Moderate 23/08 AM 3.5 1.0 1.0 Minor &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 8:15 PM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet in the surf zone on Thursday and 6 to 9 feet on Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. 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 water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 20/06 PM 3.7 1.2 0.8 Minor 21/07 AM 3.4 0.9 1.1 None 21/07 PM 4.7 2.2 1.8 Moderate 22/08 AM 4.4 1.9 2.0 Minor 22/07 PM 4.5 2.0 1.7 Moderate 23/08 AM 3.5 1.0 1.0 Minor &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:48 PM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Tropical Storm Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the Tropical Storm Warning, Tropical Storm force winds possible from Thursday morning through Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Tropical Storm Warning
Issued: 6:48 PM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Tropical Storm Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the Tropical Storm Warning, Tropical Storm force winds possible from Thursday morning through Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:22 PM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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