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...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
up to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT Friday.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through
Monday evening.

* 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...A strong coastal storm will impact the
region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to potentially major
coastal flood impacts are possible. Significant beach erosion
is possible. Interests along the Atlantic coast, back bays,
and tidal waterways should remain alert for forecast updates
regarding this potentially significant coastal flood event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop.

Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life
and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency
management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from
time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information
becomes available.

Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

&&

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
09/11 PM     5.4        0.8        0.9       None
10/11 AM     6.4        1.8        0.9      Minor
11/12 AM     5.0        0.3        0.8       None
11/01 PM     6.5        1.8        1.1      Minor
12/01 AM     5.8        1.2        1.9       None
12/02 PM     9.1        4.4        4.0      Major

&&

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
up to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT Friday.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through
Monday evening.

* 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...A strong coastal storm will impact the
region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to potentially major
coastal flood impacts are possible. Significant beach erosion
is possible. Interests along the Atlantic coast, back bays,
and tidal waterways should remain alert for forecast updates
regarding this potentially significant coastal flood event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop.

Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life
and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency
management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from
time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information
becomes available.

Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

&&

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
09/11 PM     5.4        0.8        0.9       None
10/11 AM     6.4        1.8        0.9      Minor
11/12 AM     5.0        0.3        0.8       None
11/01 PM     6.5        1.8        1.1      Minor
12/01 AM     5.8        1.2        1.9       None
12/02 PM     9.1        4.4        4.0      Major

&&

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