...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cape May.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* 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...The greatest impacts from coastal flooding
are expected with the Thursday evening high tide. Locally major
flooding impacts are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.
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.
Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.
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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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/07 AM 4.8 0.2 1.1 None
20/07 PM 6.2 1.5 1.1 Minor
21/08 AM 5.6 1.0 1.7 None
21/08 PM 7.9 3.2 2.8 Moderate
22/09 AM 6.6 2.0 2.5 Minor
22/09 PM 7.0 2.3 1.9 Moderate
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 4.1 0.1 0.9 None
20/07 PM 5.3 1.3 0.7 Minor
21/08 AM 4.5 0.5 1.1 None
21/08 PM 6.7 2.7 2.1 Moderate
22/08 AM 5.7 1.7 2.2 Minor
22/08 PM 6.1 2.1 1.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/06 AM 4.9 -0.2 0.8 None
20/07 PM 6.5 1.4 0.9 Minor
21/07 AM 5.6 0.5 1.3 None
21/08 PM 8.1 3.0 2.5 Moderate
22/08 AM 6.9 1.8 2.3 Minor
22/08 PM 7.3 2.2 1.7 Moderate
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