Alert: Coastal Flooding at Jersey Shore

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Alert: Coastal Flooding at Jersey Shore

Alert: Coastal Flooding at Jersey Shore

The coastal flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service for the counties of Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean at six in the morning on Monday, March 25. The NWS stated that on Tuesday, March 26, the warning would remain in force until 2:00 p.m.

Description
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...

WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington.

WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Tuesday.

IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest tide levels are expected this evening into Tuesday morning. Minor flooding may linger through Tuesday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

There is also a Small Craft Advisory Until Wed 6 am EDT

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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