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Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Mt. Holly, NJ

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WHUS41 KPHI 121755
CFWPHI

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
155 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

MDZ012-121900-
/O.EXP.KPHI.CF.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240412T1800Z/
Kent MD-
155 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

Water levels have declined.

$$

NJZ020-026-130000-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
155 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, mainly across
  the back bays.

* WHERE...Ocean and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Flooding is generally expected to be on
  the back bays where water remains trapped. Minor flooding is
  expected along northern Barnegat Bay for the next two high
  tide cycles, especially in tidal locations near Mantoloking
  and Bayshore. Tidal flooding is not expected along the ocean-
  side or for much of the south end of Barnegat Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 12/11 AM     3.3        0.8        1.2       None
 12/11 PM     3.1        0.6        0.5       None
 13/12 PM     1.9       -0.6        0.0       None
 14/01 AM     2.4       -0.1       -0.1       None
 14/01 PM     1.8       -0.7        0.0       None
 15/02 AM     2.4       -0.1        0.1       None

&&

$$

DEZ003-004-130000-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
155 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways mainly across
  the back bays.

* WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tidal flooding continues across Little
  Assawoman Bay and Jefferson Creek in Sussex County. Minor
  flooding is expected as water remains trapped in the back
  bays. Coastal Flooding for ocean side communities should be
  waning and is not anticipated during the next high tide cycles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 12/12 PM     4.7        0.0        0.8       None
 13/12 AM     4.9        0.2        0.0       None
 13/01 PM     2.8       -1.9       -0.8       None
 14/01 AM     4.0       -0.7       -0.6       None
 14/02 PM     3.4       -1.2        0.0       None
 15/02 AM     3.8       -0.9       -0.5       None

&&

$$