...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In
New Jersey, Cape May and Atlantic Coastal Cape May.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of minor coastal flooding is
forecast Thursday night.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
08/09 AM 5.2 0.5 0.9 None
08/10 PM 6.4 1.8 0.8 Minor
09/10 AM 5.0 0.3 0.9 None
09/11 PM 6.7 2.0 1.2 Minor
10/11 AM 5.4 0.8 1.5 None
10/11 PM 6.7 2.0 1.5 Minor
Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
08/09 AM 4.6 0.6 0.7 None
08/09 PM 5.5 1.5 0.5 Minor
09/09 AM 4.4 0.4 0.7 None
09/10 PM 6.1 2.1 1.1 Minor
10/10 AM 4.9 0.9 1.4 None
10/11 PM 6.1 2.1 1.3 Minor
Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
08/09 AM 5.6 0.5 0.8 None
08/09 PM 6.7 1.6 0.7 Minor
09/10 AM 5.5 0.4 0.9 None
09/10 PM 7.1 2.0 1.2 Minor
10/10 AM 5.8 0.7 1.5 None
10/11 PM 7.1 2.0 1.5 Minor
&&
