Weather Alerts for Atlantic

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
ATLANTIC

Areas Affected:
Inland Sussex - Delaware Beaches - Atlantic - Cape May - Atlantic Coastal Cape May - Coastal Atlantic
Effective: Thu, 5/9 5:27am Updated: Thu, 5/9 2:51pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 5/9 6:30pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In
New Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and
Coastal Atlantic.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday
evening through late Friday night.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increasing onshore flow during the day on
Friday combined with the higher astronomical tides will increase
the potential for moderate coastal flooding with the Friday
night high tide.

Information:
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.

Coastal Flood Watch  COASTAL FLOOD WATCH   Coastal Flood Watch
ATLANTIC

Areas Affected:
Inland Sussex - Delaware Beaches - Atlantic - Cape May - Atlantic Coastal Cape May - Coastal Atlantic
Effective: Thu, 5/9 5:27am Updated: Thu, 5/9 2:51pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Thu, 5/9 6:30pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In
New Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and
Coastal Atlantic.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday
evening through late Friday night.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increasing onshore flow during the day on
Friday combined with the higher astronomical tides will increase
the potential for moderate coastal flooding with the Friday
night high tide.

Information:
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.