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...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Portions of southern Delaware and central, northern and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Friday. * 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 6.4 1.8 1.1 Minor 27/11 AM 5.1 0.5 1.3 None 27/11 PM 6.3 1.7 1.2 Minor 28/12 PM 4.7 0.0 0.9 None 29/12 AM 5.7 1.0 0.8 None Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 7.8 2.1 1.5 Minor 27/10 AM 6.4 0.7 1.0 None 27/10 PM 7.2 1.5 1.0 Minor 28/11 AM 5.6 -0.1 0.3 None 28/11 PM 6.4 0.7 0.5 None 29/12 PM 5.5 -0.2 0.3 None Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 7.2 2.0 1.3 Minor 27/10 AM 6.1 0.9 1.2 None 27/10 PM 6.7 1.5 1.0 Minor 28/11 AM 5.6 0.4 0.7 None 28/11 PM 6.0 0.8 0.6 None 29/12 PM 5.4 0.2 0.6 None Watson Creek at Manasquan MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 5.5 1.1 0.8 None 27/10 AM 5.3 0.9 1.2 None 27/10 PM 5.5 1.1 0.8 None 28/11 AM 4.1 -0.3 0.1 None 28/11 PM 4.6 0.2 0.1 None 29/12 PM 3.9 -0.5 -0.1 None Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 6.6 2.0 1.4 Minor 27/10 AM 5.3 0.7 1.4 None 27/10 PM 6.3 1.7 1.1 Minor 28/10 AM 4.7 0.1 0.9 None 28/11 PM 5.7 1.1 0.8 None 29/11 AM 4.6 0.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 5.7 1.7 0.9 Minor 27/10 AM 4.2 0.2 0.9 None 27/10 PM 5.4 1.4 0.9 Minor 28/10 AM 3.7 -0.3 0.7 None 28/11 PM 4.7 0.7 0.3 None 29/11 AM 3.7 -0.3 0.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 6.6 1.5 0.6 Minor 27/09 AM 5.4 0.3 1.4 None 27/10 PM 6.4 1.3 1.0 Minor 28/10 AM 5.0 -0.1 1.0 None 28/11 PM 6.0 0.9 0.6 None 29/11 AM 4.8 -0.3 0.8 None Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 26/10 PM 3.8 1.3 0.9 Minor 27/10 AM 3.2 0.7 1.0 None 27/10 PM 3.7 1.2 0.8 Minor 28/11 AM 2.8 0.3 0.6 None 28/11 PM 3.2 0.7 0.5 None 29/11 AM 2.6 0.1 0.5 None &&

(FENWICK ISLAND, Del.) - A slice of a Delaware's maritime history is on the state's radar for restoration.

The Fenwick Island Lighthouse could be turning into a museum and community space.

"I think it's a hidden treasure," said Keith Bauer who owns a vacation home near the lighthouse in Ocean City. "I think it's something Fenwick Island should invest some money in and open it up to the public."

A couple passing the lighthouse Thursday afternoon was disappointed to see it was closed for the day but is excited to hear it may one day be a museum.

"We've come up to Fenwick to check out the Shipwreck Museum," said Wayne Eurich of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. "We were going to check out the lighthouse but it's closed right now. But I'd definitely check it out."

Brent Copper lives in one of the homes on the historic property. As a descendant of the lighthouse's former owners, Copper says the project would fulfill his grandparent's legacy.

"The state put a new roof on the house and they're going to take off this greenhouse and porch. I think there's some plan to connect to the actual lighthouse so it's all one area," said Copper. "This is exactly what my whole family wanted. My grandfather was a big lighthouse enthusiast."

But with more reasons to visit Fenwick Island, could a new attraction also bring in residential concerns like parking?

"They're going to park on the street," said Copper. "I don't think it'll be that big of an attraction to cause a big disruption or anything like that."

The lighthouse tower isn't open to the public for people to climb but organizers say that could change as the project progresses.

But before the work begins the state will need proper funding and the green light from the National Park Service.

The Fenwick Island lighthouse first lit up in 1878 and was decommissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard 100 years later in 1978.

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