...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 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...In Delaware, Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cape May.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/05 AM 4.1 -0.5 0.6 None
18/05 PM 6.3 1.5 1.3 Minor
19/06 AM 5.1 0.5 1.5 None
19/06 PM 6.2 1.5 1.2 Minor
20/07 AM 4.8 0.2 1.1 None
20/07 PM 6.3 1.7 1.2 Minor
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/04 AM 3.6 -0.4 0.5 None
18/05 PM 5.7 1.7 1.3 Minor
19/06 AM 4.1 0.1 0.9 None
19/06 PM 5.2 1.2 0.7 None
20/07 AM 3.9 -0.1 0.6 None
20/07 PM 5.3 1.3 0.7 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/04 AM 4.4 -0.7 0.6 None
18/05 PM 6.7 1.6 1.4 Minor
19/05 AM 5.1 0.0 1.2 None
19/06 PM 6.5 1.4 1.0 Minor
20/06 AM 4.9 -0.2 0.8 None
20/07 PM 6.6 1.5 1.0 Minor
&&
