The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for barrier island communities in Cape May County for Monday, January 23rd, 2017 at 2:00pm through Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 at 11:00am. The High Wind Warning remains in effect for our region on Monday, January 23rd, until 4:00pm.

A coastal storm has battered the southern New Jersey coastline with strong winds and occasional rain since the early morning hours. Strong winds are expected to continue through the afternoon. The winds have caused some of the high tide water to remain in the back bays which contributes to the Coastal Flood Warning. Moderate coastal flooding is anticipated at times of high tide late Monday afternoon, and again on Tuesday morning.

High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City Monday at 4:54pm, and again on Tuesday at 5:24am and at 5:42pm. Moderate flooding is expected at time of high tide.

If you live in an area of Stone Harbor that typically floods during coastal flooding events, consider moving your vehicle to higher ground. Never attempt to drive through any flooded intersection or any flooded street as this puts you and your vehicle in danger; it also creates an unnecessary wake in the roadway that could damage private and public property. If you have any emergency, dial 911.

Strong winds are expected to subside sometime this evening. Intermittent power outages have been experienced throughout southern New Jersey due to the winds and the impact on utility lines. If you experience a power outage, contact Atlantic City Electric directly at 1-800-833-7476.

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management and the Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor this storm event. Continue to follow this website and traditional media outlets for updated weather information.

Here is the text of the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Wind Warning posted by the National Weather Service:

Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 3:06 PM EST Jan. 23, 2017 – National Weather Service

… Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 11 am EST
Tuesday…

* location… coastal areas of New Jersey and Delaware including
Delaware Bay.

* Coastal flooding… areas of moderate flooding are anticipated
with the high tide late this afternoon into this evening and
once again on Tuesday morning.

* Timing… high tide on the New Jersey and Delaware oceanfront
occurs between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM this afternoon and between
4:30 am and 5:30 am on Tuesday morning. High tide on the back
bays… along Raritan Bay and along Delaware Bay occurs later
than the high tide on the oceanfront.

* Surge… around 3 to 4 feet above the astronomical tide late this
afternoon and evening and possibly around 3 feet on Tuesday
morning.

* Waves… around 15 to 20 feet off the coasts of New Jersey and
Delaware… and up to 3 to 7 feet on Delaware Bay.

* Impacts… numerous roadways will flood and minor property damage
is possible. Tidal flooding may be compounded by moderate to heavy
rain. Also… the combination of very strong onshore winds and
battering waves will lead to significant beach erosion.

* Outlook… with winds becoming offshore on Tuesday, the surge
will diminish during the day on Tuesday decreasing the threat of
additional tidal flooding for Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is expected. Coastal
residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water…
and take appropriate action to protect life and property.

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.

For a list of the impact of different tide heights in your County
please go to www.Weather.Gov/phi/tides
Forecast time of predicted
location high Tide Water level

Sandy Hook 4:36 PM Mon 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW
New Jersey 5:04 am Tue 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW
(sandy hook bay)

Seaside Heights 4:06 PM Mon near 7.0 feet MLLW
New Jersey 4:34 am Tue near 7.0 feet MLLW
(oceanfront)

Atlantic City 4:20 PM Mon near 7.0 feet MLLW
New Jersey 4:50 am Tue near 7.0 feet MLLW
(oceanfront)

Cape May 4:54 PM Mon 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW
New Jersey 5:24 am Tue 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW
(oceanfront)

Lewes 5:30 PM Mon 7.0 to 7.5 feet MLLW
Delaware 6:02 am Tue 7.0 to 7.5 feet MLLW
(delaware bay)

Rehoboth Beach 4:24 PM Mon 7.0 to 7.5 feet MLLW
Delaware 5:01 am Tue 7.0 to 7.5 feet MLLW
(oceanfront)
High Wind Warning
Issued: 2:59 PM EST Jan. 23, 2017 – National Weather Service

… High Wind Warning now in effect until midnight EST tonight…

* winds… northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph.

* Timing… the strongest winds are expected to occur through early
this evening, then gradually diminish thereafter.

* Impacts… damaging winds will down trees and power
lines… resulting in power outages. Some structural damage is
possible. Travel will be difficult… especially for high profile
vehicles. The strongest winds tend to be on elevated surfaces
such as bridges and overpasses.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is occurring.
Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or
more can lead to property damage.

 

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for barrier island communities in Cape May County for Monday, January 23^rd, 2017 at 2:00pm through Tuesday, January 24^th, 2017 at 11:00am.  The High Wind Warning remains in effect for our region on Monday, January 23^rd, until 4:00pm.

A coastal storm has battered the southern New Jersey coastline with strong winds and occasional rain since the early morning hours.  Strong winds are expected to continue through the afternoon.  The winds have caused some of the high tide water to remain in the back bays which contributes to the Coastal Flood Warning.  Moderate coastal flooding is anticipated at times of high tide late Monday afternoon, and again on Tuesday morning.

High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City Monday at 4:54pm, and again on Tuesday at 5:24am and at 5:42pm.  Moderate flooding is expected at time of high tide.

If you live in an area of Avalon that typically floods during coastal flooding events, consider moving your vehicle to higher ground.  Never attempt to drive through any flooded intersection or any flooded street as this puts you and your vehicle in danger; it also creates an unnecessary wake in the roadway that could damage private and public property.  If you have any emergency, dial 911.

Strong winds are expected to subside sometime this evening.  Intermittent power outages have been experienced throughout southern New Jersey due to the winds and the impact on utility lines.  If you experience a power outage, contact Atlantic City Electric directly at 1-800-833-7476.

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management and the Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor this storm event.  Continue to follow this website and traditional media outlets for updated weather information.

Here is the text of the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Wind Warning posted by the National Weather Service:

Coastal Flood Warning, Coastal Flood Advisory

Issued: 12:15 PM EST Jan. 23, 2017 – National Weather Service
… Coastal Flood Advisory now in effect until 2 PM EST this
afternoon…
… Coastal Flood Warning in effect from 2 PM this afternoon
through 11 am EST Tuesday morning…

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a coastal
Flood Warning… which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to
11 am EST Tuesday morning.

* Location… southern New Jersey and Delaware coastal areas as
well as lower delware Bay communities.

* Coastal flooding… areas of moderate flooding is anticipated with
the high tide late this afternoon into this evening and once again
on Tuesday morning.

* Timing… high tide on the oceanfront occurs between 4:45 PM and
5:45 PM this afternoon and between 5:10 am and 6:10 am Tuesday
morning. High tide on lower Delware Bay occurs later than the
high tide on the oceanfront.

* Surge… around 3 to 4 feet above the astronomical tide late this
afternoon and evening and again Tuesday morning. Highest tidal
anomalies on lower Delaware Bay are expected to be on the
Delaware side.

* Waves… wave heights in the nearshore waters are forecast to
build to 12 to 18 feet and up to 20 feet this evening. Waves on
the lower Delware Bay will build to 7 feet.

* Impacts… numerous roadways will flood and minor to moderate
property damage is likely late this afternoon and evening and once
again Tuesday morning. Tidal flooding may be compounded by heavy
rain. Also… the combination of very strong onshore winds and
battering waves will lead to significant beach erosion.

* Outlook… with winds becoming offshore on Tuesday, tidal
departures will diminish during the day on Tuesday decreasing the
threat of tidal flooding Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is expected. Coastal
residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water… and
take appropriate action to protect life and property.

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.

For a list of the impact of different tide heights in your County
please go to www.Weather.Gov/phi/tides

Forecast              time of              predicted
location              high Tide            Water level

Cape May              4:54 PM Mon          7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW
New Jersey            5:24 am Tue          7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW
(oceanfront)

Lewes                 5:30 PM Mon          7.0 to 7.5 feet MLLW
Delaware              6:02 am Tue          7.0 to 7.5 feet MLLW
(Delaware bay)

Rehoboth Beach        4:24 PM Mon          7.0 to 7.5 feet MLLW
Delaware              5:01 am Tue          7.0 to 7.5 feet MLLW
(oceanfront)

High Wind Warning

Issued: 10:34 AM EST Jan. 23, 2017 – National Weather Service
… High Wind Warning remains in effect until 4 PM EST this
afternoon…

* locations… coastal southern New Jersey.

* Winds… east 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 60 mph.

* Timing… the strongest winds are expected to occur now through
mid afternoon.

* Wind impacts… damaging winds will blow down trees and power
lines. Scattered to numerous power outages are expected.
Travel will be difficult… especially for high profile
vehicles.

* Situational awareness… strongest wind gusts as of 10 am have
been 50 to around 60 mph along the New Jersey and Delaware
coasts with reports of tree limbs down and isolated power\
outages.

The National Weather Service has continued the Coastal Flood Advisory for coastal Cape May County for Monday, January 23^rd until 9:00pm. The High Wind Warning remains in effect for our region until Monday at 4:00pm.

A coastal storm has descended upon our area with rain, heavy at times, strong gusty winds and the potential for coastal flooding. During this afternoon’s high tide event minor coastal flooding is expected with the potential for moderate coastal flooding in some coastal communities. High tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City is expected at 4:54pm. Please exercise caution while driving throughout the day; never drive on any flooded street or through any flooded intersection. If you have any emergency, dial 911.

The High Wind Warning means our region will be subject to easterly winds at 25-35mph throughout the day today with gusts to 60mph. This may result in intermittent power outages. If you have an outage, report it directly to Atlantic City Electric at 1-800-833-7476. Never attempt to move any power line or cable lying in the street. If you have outdoor objects that are subject to strong winds, consider moving them inside for the day.

Here is the text of the Coastal Flood Advisory and the High Wind Warning from the National Weather Service for Monday, January 23^rd:

Coastal Flood Advisory

Issued: 4:13 AM EST Jan. 23, 2017 – National Weather Service

 

… Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM EST this

evening…

 

* location… coastal areas of Cape May County in New Jersey and

Sussex County in Delaware… as well as areas along the Delaware

Bay.

 

* Coastal flooding… pockets of minor flooding will occur with the

upcoming high tide early this morning. Widespread minor flooding

is expected with the high tide late this afternoon into this

evening. There is a potential for localized moderate coastal

flooding late this afternoon into this evening.

 

* Timing… high tide on the New Jersey and Delaware oceanfront

occurs through 4:30 am this morning and again between 4:00 PM

and 5:00 PM this afternoon. High tide on the back bays and along

Delaware Bay occurs later than the high tide on the oceanfront.

 

* Surge… around 1.5 to 2 feet above the astronomical tide early

this morning. Around 3 to 3.5 feet above the astronomical tide

from late Monday afternoon into Monday evening.

 

* Waves… wave heights on the ocean waters off the coast are

forecast to build to 12 to 16 feet today. Waves on Delaware Bay

should increase to 3 to 7 feet.

 

* Impacts… localized roadway flooding will occur this morning.

Additional roadways are anticipated to flood from late this

afternoon into this evening. The late day flooding may be

compounded by rain. Also… the combination of very strong

onshore winds and battering waves will lead to significant beach

erosion.

 

* Outlook… lingering minor tidal flooding may occur again

around the high tide early on Tuesday morning.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

 

A coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is

expected. 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.

 

For a list of the impact of different tide heights in your County

please go to www.Weather.Gov/phi/tides

 

High Wind Warning

Issued: 3:11 AM EST Jan. 23, 2017 – National Weather Service

 

… High Wind Warning remains in effect until 4 PM EST this

afternoon…

 

* winds… east 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

 

* Timing… the strongest winds are expected to occur after sunrise

this morning through mid afternoon.

 

* Wind impacts… damaging winds will blow down trees and power

lines. Scattered to numerous power outages are expected.

Travel will be difficult… especially for high profile

vehicles.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

 

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected

or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts

of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.