The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Warning for our community for Tuesday morning, December 9th. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected during high tide on Tuesday morning. A coastal storm will make its way along the New Jersey coastline on Tuesday and will bring some rain, windy conditions, and coastal flooding to our community. The heaviest rain is expected to occur on Tuesday morning with strong 40mph wind gusts. Please take this opportunity to secure any objects that are subject to strong gusty winds. Never attempt to drive on any flooded street, or through any flooded intersection. If you have any emergency, please dial 911.nws-special-weather-statement

High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City at 9:31am on Tuesday and again at 10:03pm.

If you live on a street that typically experiences high water during flooding events, consider moving your vehicle out of the street to higher ground. Please continue to monitor this weather forecast and the risk of coastal flooding through traditional media outlets.

Here is the text of the Coastal Flood Warning as posted by the National Weather Service:

Coastal Flood Warning in effect from 7 am to 1 PM EST
Tuesday…

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a coastal
Flood Warning… which is in effect from 7 am to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
The coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location… coastal areas of New Jersey and Delaware.

* Coastal flooding… minor flooding is anticipated around high
tide this evening. Moderate coastal flooding is expected during
the Tuesday morning high tide. Heavy rain and rough surf at the
time of high tide will enhance to flooding problem.

* At Atlantic City… New Jersey… high tide this evening will
occur at 846 PM with a forecast tide level near 6.2 feet above
mean lower low water. The high tide Tuesday morning will occur
at 857 am with a forecast tide level of near 7.2 feet above mean
lower low water.

* At Cape May… New Jersey (oceanfront)… high tide this evening
will occur at 920 PM with a forecast tide level near 6.8 feet
above mean lower low water. The high tide Tuesday morning will
occur at 931 am with a forecast tide level of 7.5 to 8.0 feet
above mean lower low water.

* High tide on the back bays… along the Delaware and Raritan
bays occurs later than the high tide on the oceanfront.

* Impacts… expect roadways prone to minor tidal flooding to
flood this evening. Expect Road closures during the times of
high tide Tuesday morning when higher water levels are
expected. In addition wind driven heavy rains and wave action
will exacerbate the potential for beach erosion Tuesday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A coastal Flood Warning indicates that moderate or major tidal
flooding is imminent or occurring. 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. You will be putting yourself in danger and
your vehicle may be damaged… leading to costly repairs.

The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Advisory for Stone Harbor for Monday until Noon, and a Coastal Flood Watch for Stone Harbor from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. A coastal storm is approaching our area and is expected to bring strong winds, rain, and occasional coastal flooding at time of high tide.

Never attempt to drive on any flooded street as this puts yourself and your vehicle at danger. Please secure any outdoor objects that may be subject to strong winds Monday night and Tuesday. Continue to follow traditional media outlets for updates to this storm. Intermittent power outages are also possible during this storm event, which may last into Wednesday morning.

High tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City is as follows:

Monday: 8:50am, 9:20pm Tuesday: 9:31am, 10:03pm

Here is the text of the Coastal Flood Advisory and the Coastal Flood Watch posted Monday morning by the National Weather Service:

Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect from 7 am this

morning to noon EST today…
… Coastal Flood Watch remains in effect from Tuesday morning
through Tuesday afternoon…

* location… coastal areas of New Jersey and Delaware.

* Coastal flooding… minor flooding is anticipated around high
tide this morning. There is a potential for moderate coastal
flooding during the Tuesday morning high tide.

* At Sandy Hook… New Jersey… high tide this morning will occur
at 836 am with a forecast tide level near 7.0 feet above mean
lower low water. The high tide Tuesday morning will occur at 919
am with a forecast tide level of 7.5 to 8.0 feet above mean
lower low water.

* At Seaside Heights… New Jersey… high tide this morning will
occur at 806 am with a forecast tide level near 6.5 feet above
mean lower low water. The high tide Tuesday morning will occur
at 849 am with a forecast tide level near 7.0 feet above mean
lower low water.

* At Atlantic City… New Jersey… high tide this morning will
occur at 816 am with a forecast tide level near 6.5 feet above
mean lower low water. The high tide Tuesday morning will occur
at 857 am with a forecast tide level of near 7.0 feet above mean
lower low water.

* At Cape May… New Jersey (oceanfront)… high tide this morning
will occur at 850 am with a forecast tide level near 7.0 feet
above mean lower low water. The high tide Tuesday morning will
occur at 931 am with a forecast tide level of 7.5 to 8.0 feet
above mean lower low water.

* At Lewes… Delaware… high tide this morning will occur at 931
am with a forecast tide level near 6.5 feet above mean lower low
water. The high tide Tuesday morning will occur at 1011 am with
a forecast tide level near 7.0 feet above mean lower low water.

* At Rehoboth Beach… Delaware… high tide this morning will
occur at 838 am with a forecast tide level near 6.5 feet above
mean lower low water. The high tide Tuesday morning will occur
at 921 am with a forecast tide level near 7.0 feet above mean
lower low water.

* High tide on the back bays… along the Delaware and Raritan
bays occurs later than the high tide on the oceanfront.
* Impacts… expect roadways prone to minor tidal flooding to flood
this morning. Expect Road closures during the times of high
tide Tuesday morning. In addition wind driven heavy rains and
wave action will exacerbate the potential for beach erosion
Tuesday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A coastal Flood Advisory indicates that minor tidal flooding is
anticipated. Minor tidal flooding often results in some Road
closures. Usually… the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. 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.

A coastal Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for the
development of moderate or major coastal flooding. Pay close
attention to updated forecasts and statements and take
appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the
recommendations of local emergency management officials.

The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Watch for Stone Harbor and the Jersey Shore for Monday morning. The flood watch means that minor to perhaps moderate coastal flooding may be possible at time of high tide on Monday.

There is growing confidence in the meteorological community that a coastal storm will impact our region beginning Monday evening through Wednesday morning. There is a chance that moderate coastal flooding may occur at time of high tide throughout this storm event. Please pay close attention to the forecast over the next couple of days. Strong northeasterly winds combined with heavy rainfall may aggravate flooding concerns at the Jersey Shore. Streets that typically flood during these events may experience high water. Never attempt to drive on a street that is flooded as it puts you, your vehicle, and rescuers in danger. Monday’s weather will see an increase in clouds with showers at night; Tuesday, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to impact the Jersey shoreline.

Here are the upcoming high tides of concern; tides at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge are as follows:

High tide Monday 8:50am, 9:20pm Tuesday 9:31am, 10:03pm

Continue to monitor the weather forecast on traditional local media outlets, and on this website. Here is the text of the Flood Watch as posted by the National Weather Service on Sunday evening:

Coastal Flood Watch remains in effect Monday morning…

* location… coastal sections of southern New Jersey and
Delaware.

* Coastal flooding… the potential for widespread minor to
moderate tidal flooding.

* Timing… around high tide Monday morning, which occurs between 8
am and 10 am, and later in many of the back bays.

* Outlook… Tuesday morning’s high tide cycle will see at least
minor coastal flooding and there is some potential for moderate
flooding. A watch has not been issued at this time since there
is some doubt as to the timing of the strongest wind to affect
this area.

* Precautionary/preparedness actions…

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A coastal Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for the
development of moderate or major coastal flooding. Pay close
attention to updated forecasts and statements and take
appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the
recommendations of local emergency management official