Coastal Flood Advisory
Atlantic Coastal Cape May County, NJ
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT Friday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday morning through
Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A least minor coastal flooding is
anticipated with the high tide cycle Friday morning; some
guidance indicates moderate coastal flooding may be possible
during this high tide cycle. At least minor coastal flooding may
continue into the weekend with following high tide cycles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
