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.