...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cumberland and Cape May. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * 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...Localized moderate tidal flooding remains possible with the Saturday night high tide, particularly along the backbays that remain slow to drain. 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 National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/10 AM 6.6 0.9 1.2 Minor 23/10 PM 7.3 1.6 1.0 Minor 24/11 AM 6.4 0.7 0.9 None 24/11 PM 6.9 1.2 0.9 Minor 25/12 PM 6.3 0.6 0.7 None 26/12 AM 6.3 0.6 0.5 None 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/10 AM 5.4 0.8 1.2 None 23/10 PM 6.1 1.5 1.1 Minor 24/10 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 None 24/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.9 None 25/11 AM 5.3 0.7 0.8 None 25/11 PM 5.2 0.5 0.6 None Maurice River at Bivalve MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/10 AM 7.1 0.8 1.2 None 23/10 PM 8.1 1.8 1.5 Minor 24/11 AM 7.1 0.8 1.1 None 24/11 PM 7.5 1.2 1.1 None 25/11 AM 7.0 0.7 1.0 None 25/11 PM 7.0 0.7 0.9 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/09 AM 4.9 0.9 1.1 None 23/09 PM 5.2 1.2 0.7 None 24/09 AM 4.3 0.3 0.5 None 24/10 PM 4.7 0.7 0.4 None 25/10 AM 4.3 0.3 0.5 None 25/10 PM 4.3 0.3 0.3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/09 AM 5.6 0.5 0.8 None 23/09 PM 6.5 1.4 1.0 Minor 24/10 AM 5.5 0.4 0.6 None 24/10 PM 6.0 0.9 0.6 None 25/10 AM 5.6 0.5 0.7 None 25/10 PM 5.5 0.4 0.4 None &&
Meteorologist Chris Mastrobuono has the latest on potential major coastal flooding along the Delaware coast as we approach high tide this evening, winds will be relaxing through the night as clouds decrease, welcoming back sunny skies Friday but the high surf and dangerous rip current risk will last through the weekend.
