The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Advisory for Sunday morning, and has now extended a Coastal Flood Watch until Monday morning in advance of the potential for a coastal storm at the Jersey Shore that may impact our forecast from Monday through Wednesday morning.Flooding

There is the potential for minor coastal flooding in flood prone areas of our community this morning. Please do not attempt to drive on any streets that are flooded, and do not drive through any flooded intersections. Here are the following high tide events where minor flooding may occur today, and minor to moderate flooding may occur Monday and Tuesday. High tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City are as follows:

Sunday: 8:10am, 8:36pm Monday: 8:50am, 9:20pm Tuesday: 9:31am, 10:03pm

Sunday’s forecast will be dry and clear but very windy with wind gusts approaching 45mph. Please secure any outdoor objects that are subject to wind conditions including umbrellas, trash cans, and the like.

Please continue to monitor your local forecast through traditional media outlets during the upcoming coastal storm event. Here is the latest advisory posted Sunday morning by the National Weather Service:

Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 am EST this

morning…
… Coastal Flood Watch in effect Monday morning…

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a coastal
Flood Watch… which is in effect Monday morning.

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

* Coastal flooding… minor tidal flooding this morning. Widespread minor
or moderate tidal flooding possible Monday.

* Timing… around high tide this morning… which occurs between
730 and 900 am… and later in many of the back bays.

* Outlook… Tuesday mornings high tide cycle will see at least
minor coastal flooding and there is potential for moderate
flooding. A watch has not been issued at this time to avoid
headline confusion. In addition wind driven heavy rains will
exacerbate the concerns 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.