...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal flooding is expected to continue for the evening high tides on Sunday and potentially Monday as well. Further Coastal Flood Advisories may be needed. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. 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 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. Murderkill River at Bowers Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 11/07 AM 5.2 -0.5 0.8 None 11/07 PM 7.2 1.5 0.7 Minor 12/08 AM 5.8 0.1 1.3 None 12/08 PM 7.3 1.6 0.6 Minor 13/09 AM 5.4 -0.3 0.7 None 13/09 PM 7.5 1.8 0.6 Minor 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 11/06 AM 4.5 -0.2 0.9 None 11/07 PM 6.3 1.7 1.1 Minor 12/07 AM 4.8 0.2 1.2 None 12/08 PM 6.5 1.8 1.1 Minor 13/08 AM 4.6 -0.0 0.8 None 13/08 PM 6.3 1.7 0.9 Minor &&
Meteorologist Chris Mastrobuono has the latest on a steamy Friday, highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, a few isolated gusty t-storms are possible late this afternoon-evening, scattered drenching downpours for Saturday afternoon, won't be a washout of a weekend, humidity falls Sunday -Monday.
