...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, two to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday evening. * 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...A strong coastal storm will impact the region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to major coastal flood impacts are increasingly likely. Significant beach erosion and dune breaching is possible due to very high surf conditions. Interests along the Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay and its tidal tributaries, back bays, and tidal waterways should remain alert for forecast updates regarding this potentially significant coastal flood event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information becomes available. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 10/12 PM 7.2 1.5 0.2 Minor 11/01 AM 5.5 -0.2 0.3 None 11/01 PM 7.2 1.5 0.4 Minor 12/02 AM 6.8 1.1 1.9 Minor 12/02 PM 9.5 3.8 3.0 Major 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 10/12 PM 6.4 1.8 0.8 Minor 11/12 AM 5.0 0.3 0.8 None 11/12 PM 6.4 1.8 1.0 Minor 12/01 AM 5.8 1.2 1.9 None 12/02 PM 9.0 4.3 3.9 Major 13/02 AM 7.7 3.0 4.0 Moderate &&
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, two to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday evening. * 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...A strong coastal storm will impact the region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to major coastal flood impacts are increasingly likely. Significant beach erosion and dune breaching is possible due to very high surf conditions. Interests along the Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay and its tidal tributaries, back bays, and tidal waterways should remain alert for forecast updates regarding this potentially significant coastal flood event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information becomes available. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 10/12 PM 7.2 1.5 0.2 Minor 11/01 AM 5.5 -0.2 0.3 None 11/01 PM 7.2 1.5 0.4 Minor 12/02 AM 6.8 1.1 1.9 Minor 12/02 PM 9.5 3.8 3.0 Major 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 10/12 PM 6.4 1.8 0.8 Minor 11/12 AM 5.0 0.3 0.8 None 11/12 PM 6.4 1.8 1.0 Minor 12/01 AM 5.8 1.2 1.9 None 12/02 PM 9.0 4.3 3.9 Major 13/02 AM 7.7 3.0 4.0 Moderate &&
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. &&
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts near 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches and Inland Sussex Counties. In New Jersey, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, and Coastal Atlantic Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. &&
Meteorologist Chris Mastrobuono has the details on showers ending, skies clearing through the afternoon as a cold front pushes through, breezy northwest winds gusting to 35 mph, chilly air moves in tonight through Thursday. Watching the potential of a coastal storm Sunday through Tuesday bringing rain, wind, coastal flooding and beach erosion.
