...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cape May.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest impacts from coastal flooding
are expected with this evening's 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
21/08 PM 8.1 3.4 3.0 Major
22/09 AM 6.6 2.0 2.5 Minor
22/09 PM 7.0 2.3 1.9 Moderate
23/10 AM 5.5 0.8 1.3 None
23/10 PM 6.1 1.5 1.1 Minor
24/10 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 None
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
21/08 PM 7.1 3.1 2.5 Moderate
22/08 AM 5.6 1.6 2.1 Minor
22/08 PM 6.1 2.1 1.6 Minor
23/09 AM 5.0 1.0 1.2 None
23/09 PM 5.2 1.2 0.7 None
24/09 AM 4.3 0.3 0.5 None
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
21/08 PM 8.3 3.2 2.7 Major
22/08 AM 6.9 1.8 2.3 Minor
22/08 PM 7.4 2.3 1.8 Moderate
23/09 AM 5.9 0.8 1.1 None
23/09 PM 6.4 1.3 0.9 Minor
24/10 AM 5.5 0.4 0.6 None
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