...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Cumberland, Cape May and Atlantic Coastal Cape May. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Thursday. * 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...Elevated tides due to the approach of the New Moon on August 12th may lead to minor coastal flooding during the evening high tides through Thursday. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 12/10 AM 5.7 0.0 0.4 None 12/10 PM 7.1 1.4 0.3 Minor 13/10 AM 6.2 0.5 0.6 None 13/11 PM 7.0 1.3 0.4 Minor 14/11 AM 6.2 0.5 0.4 None 15/12 AM 6.8 1.1 0.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 12/09 AM 5.0 0.3 0.8 None 12/09 PM 6.3 1.7 0.9 Minor 13/10 AM 5.1 0.5 0.6 None 13/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.7 Minor 14/11 AM 5.3 0.7 0.7 None 14/11 PM 5.8 1.2 0.7 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 12/09 AM 6.6 0.3 0.8 None 12/10 PM 8.1 1.8 1.1 Minor 13/10 AM 6.8 0.5 0.8 None 13/10 PM 7.7 1.4 1.0 Minor 14/11 AM 7.0 0.7 0.8 None 14/11 PM 7.4 1.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 12/08 AM 4.2 0.2 0.5 None 12/09 PM 5.3 1.3 0.4 Minor 13/09 AM 4.3 0.3 0.4 None 13/09 PM 5.0 1.0 0.4 None 14/10 AM 4.4 0.4 0.3 None 14/10 PM 4.9 0.9 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 12/08 AM 5.4 0.3 0.6 None 12/08 PM 6.6 1.5 0.9 Minor 13/09 AM 5.5 0.4 0.5 None 13/09 PM 6.4 1.3 0.5 Minor 14/10 AM 5.7 0.6 0.5 None 14/10 PM 6.2 1.1 0.5 Minor &&
Meteorologist Chris Mastrobuono has the latest on hazy sunshine with highs in the mid to upper 80s, can't rule out an isolated shower/storm this afternoon, looking at seasonable temperatures Thursday and Friday, a cold front Friday will bring the chance for showers and lower humidity.
