The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Advisory for the Borough of Stone Harbor and surrounding communities on Wednesday, October 9th from 10:00am until 3:00pm. The Service has also posted a Coastal Flood Watch for Avalon from Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.
A low pressure system that contains some of the remnants of Tropical Storm Karen continues to move up the eastern seaboard today. It is possible that this low pressure system could stall near or along the New Jersey coastline beginning late in the day Thursday and bring some showers, heavier rain, and strong gusty winds along local beaches. It is possible that this weather system could impact our region for the next several days. Winds are expected to be out of the northeast over the next several days with stronger wind possibilities starting on Thursday. Spotty minor coastal flooding is expected at time of high tide on Wednesday; more widespread minor coastal flooding is expected during high tide on Thursday.
High tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will take place on Wednesday at 11:39am; on Thursday, high tide will be at 12:04am and again at 12:37pm. High tide at the Stone Harbor/Great Channel will occur Wednesday at 12:06pm, and again on Thursday at 12:31am and 1:04pm
Here is the text of the advisory and watch issued by the National Weather Service:
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect from 10 am this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon… … Coastal Flood Watch in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a coastal Flood Watch… which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.
* Location… the Atlantic coasts of southern New Jersey and Delaware as well as in Delaware Bay.
* Coastal flooding… minor tidal flooding is anticipated with the daytime high tide cycle today and widespread minor tidal flooding with areas of moderate tidal flooding are possible with the daytime high tide cycle on Thursday. Beach erosion is also likely. * Timing… high tide along the New Jersey and Delaware ocean front occurs between 11 am and 1230 PM today. High tide on the back bays and along Delaware Bay occurs later than the high tide along the ocean front.
* At Atlantic City, New Jersey (oceanfront), the high tide on Thursday occurs at 1203 PM with a forecast tide level near 7.0 feet above mean lower low water.
* At Cape May, New Jersey (oceanfront), the high tide on Thursday occurs at 1237 PM with a forecast tide level of 7.5 to 8.0 feet above mean lower low water.
* Seas… 8 to 12 feet on the ocean and 2 to 7 feet on Delaware Bay.
* Impacts… localized roadway flooding is anticipated today… with more widespread roadway flooding on Thursday. Ongoing rain will exacerbate the flooding. Beach erosion is likely.
* Outlook… additional minor tidal flooding is possible during the second half of the day high tide cycle on Friday and might also occur on Saturday and Sunday. Also some minor tidal flooding could occur starting Thursday along coastal Monmouth and Middlesex counties. Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A coastal Flood Watch indicates that moderate tidal flooding is possible. Be prepared for rising water levels and use today to make the necessary preparations to protect life and property.
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.
