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Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 8:29 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 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...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon 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...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within the back bays. 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 National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/06 AM 5.8 1.2 2.0 None 23/06 PM 7.0 2.4 2.4 Moderate 24/06 AM 6.6 2.0 2.5 Minor 24/07 PM 7.4 2.8 2.7 Moderate 25/07 AM 7.2 2.6 2.8 Moderate 25/07 PM 7.7 3.1 2.9 Moderate 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/06 AM 3.6 1.1 1.4 Minor 23/06 PM 4.3 1.8 1.6 Minor 24/06 AM 4.2 1.7 1.8 Minor 24/07 PM 4.5 2.0 1.8 Moderate 25/07 AM 4.5 2.0 1.9 Moderate 25/07 PM 4.9 2.4 2.2 Moderate &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 8:29 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 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...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon 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...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within the back bays. 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 National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/06 AM 5.8 1.2 2.0 None 23/06 PM 7.0 2.4 2.4 Moderate 24/06 AM 6.6 2.0 2.5 Minor 24/07 PM 7.4 2.8 2.7 Moderate 25/07 AM 7.2 2.6 2.8 Moderate 25/07 PM 7.7 3.1 2.9 Moderate 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/06 AM 3.6 1.1 1.4 Minor 23/06 PM 4.3 1.8 1.6 Minor 24/06 AM 4.2 1.7 1.8 Minor 24/07 PM 4.5 2.0 1.8 Moderate 25/07 AM 4.5 2.0 1.9 Moderate 25/07 PM 4.9 2.4 2.2 Moderate &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 8:29 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 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...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon 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...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within the back bays. 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 National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/06 AM 5.8 1.2 2.0 None 23/06 PM 7.0 2.4 2.4 Moderate 24/06 AM 6.6 2.0 2.5 Minor 24/07 PM 7.4 2.8 2.7 Moderate 25/07 AM 7.2 2.6 2.8 Moderate 25/07 PM 7.7 3.1 2.9 Moderate 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/06 AM 3.6 1.1 1.4 Minor 23/06 PM 4.3 1.8 1.6 Minor 24/06 AM 4.2 1.7 1.8 Minor 24/07 PM 4.5 2.0 1.8 Moderate 25/07 AM 4.5 2.0 1.9 Moderate 25/07 PM 4.9 2.4 2.2 Moderate &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:41 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may continue into this weekend. 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: 6:33 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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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