The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Advisory for the Borough of Stone Harbor and other coastal communities in our region. The Advisory is in effect on Wednesday, May 4th, from 6:00-11:00pm. There is the potential for minor coastal flooding at time of high tide. Please exercise caution while driving in the community this evening, and never drive on any street that is flooded as it puts you and your vehicle at risk, and creates an unnecessary wake for other vehicles, homes, and businesses. Please continue to follow the forecast as similar advisories may be posted for Thursday, May 5th. High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge shortly before 7:00pm.
Here is the Coastal Flood Advisory posted by the National Weather Service:
Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from 6 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a coastal Flood Advisory... which is in effect from 6 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening. * Location... coastal areas of New Jersey and Delaware as well as areas along Delaware Bay. * Coastal flooding... minor flooding is anticipated around the time of this evening's high tide. * Timing... high tide on the New Jersey and Delaware oceanfront occurs between 600 PM and 700 PM this evening. High tide on the back bays, along Delaware Bay and along Raritan Bay occurs later than the high tide on the ocean front. * Waves... wave heights on the ocean waters off the coast will generally be 4 to 6 feet. Wave heights on Delaware Bay will be 2 to 3 feet. * Impacts... localized roadway flooding is anticipated. Some roads may be closed due to high water. 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.