Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Mt. Holly, NJ
Issued by NWS Mt. Holly, NJ
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
445 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
DEZ004-NJZ024-182200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0017.250818T2000Z-250819T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0005.250818T1200Z-250820T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
445 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Atlantic
Coastal Cape May.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Tuesday evening. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
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.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/05 AM 4.1 -0.5 0.6 None
18/05 PM 6.3 1.5 1.3 Minor
19/06 AM 5.1 0.5 1.5 None
19/06 PM 6.2 1.5 1.2 Minor
20/07 AM 4.8 0.2 1.1 None
20/07 PM 6.3 1.7 1.2 Minor
&&
$$
NJZ025-182200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0017.250818T2000Z-250819T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0005.250818T1200Z-250820T0000Z/
Coastal Atlantic-
445 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Atlantic.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Tuesday evening. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
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.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/04 AM 4.1 -0.5 0.7 None
18/04 PM 6.5 1.9 1.7 Minor
19/04 AM 4.9 0.3 1.5 None
19/05 PM 6.1 1.5 1.2 Minor
20/06 AM 4.8 0.2 1.1 None
20/06 PM 6.3 1.7 1.2 Minor
&&
$$
DEZ003-NJZ023-182200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0017.250818T2000Z-250819T0200Z/
Inland Sussex-Cape May-
445 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cape May.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/05 AM 4.1 -0.5 0.6 None
18/05 PM 6.3 1.5 1.3 Minor
19/06 AM 5.1 0.5 1.5 None
19/06 PM 6.2 1.5 1.2 Minor
20/07 AM 4.8 0.2 1.1 None
20/07 PM 6.3 1.7 1.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/04 AM 3.6 -0.4 0.5 None
18/05 PM 5.7 1.7 1.3 Minor
19/06 AM 4.1 0.1 0.9 None
19/06 PM 5.2 1.2 0.7 None
20/07 AM 3.9 -0.1 0.6 None
20/07 PM 5.3 1.3 0.7 Minor
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/04 AM 4.4 -0.7 0.6 None
18/05 PM 6.7 1.6 1.4 Minor
19/05 AM 5.1 0.0 1.2 None
19/06 PM 6.5 1.4 1.0 Minor
20/06 AM 4.9 -0.2 0.8 None
20/07 PM 6.6 1.5 1.0 Minor
&&
$$
NJZ022-027-182200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0017.250818T2000Z-250819T0200Z/
Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
445 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Atlantic and Southeastern Burlington.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/04 AM 4.1 -0.5 0.7 None
18/04 PM 6.5 1.9 1.7 Minor
19/04 AM 4.9 0.3 1.5 None
19/05 PM 6.1 1.5 1.2 Minor
20/06 AM 4.8 0.2 1.1 None
20/06 PM 6.3 1.7 1.2 Minor
Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/04 AM 2.4 -0.1 0.4 None
18/04 PM 3.7 1.2 0.9 Minor
19/04 AM 2.9 0.4 0.9 None
19/05 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 Minor
20/06 AM 2.8 0.3 0.6 None
20/06 PM 3.5 1.0 0.6 Minor
&&
$$
NJZ014-026-182200-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0005.250818T1200Z-250820T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-
445 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$