...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cape May. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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...The greatest impacts from coastal flooding are expected with this evening's high tide. Locally major flooding impacts are possible. 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 Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/08 AM 6.0 1.3 2.1 Minor 21/08 PM 8.0 3.3 2.9 Major 22/09 AM 6.5 1.8 2.4 Minor 22/09 PM 7.0 2.3 1.9 Moderate 23/09 AM 5.4 0.8 1.2 None 23/10 PM 6.0 1.3 1.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/08 AM 4.9 0.9 1.5 None 21/08 PM 7.0 3.0 2.4 Moderate 22/08 AM 5.6 1.6 2.1 Minor 22/08 PM 6.0 2.0 1.5 Minor 23/09 AM 4.6 0.6 0.8 None 23/09 PM 5.0 1.0 0.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 21/07 AM 5.9 0.8 1.6 None 21/08 PM 8.2 3.1 2.6 Major 22/08 AM 6.9 1.8 2.3 Minor 22/08 PM 7.4 2.3 1.8 Moderate 23/09 AM 5.9 0.8 1.1 None 23/09 PM 6.4 1.3 0.9 Minor &&
Meteorologist Chris Mastrobuono has details on a gloomy cool Tuesday, scattered showers and drizzle, highs low to mid 70s. Life threatening rip currents and dangerous swells will increase through Friday. Tropical Storm Watch Wed PM-Thu PM, Fenwick Island-Ocean CIty-Chincoteague.
