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

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
512 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

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Kent-Cumberland-
512 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent. In New Jersey, Cumberland.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...Increasing onshore flow during the day
  today combined with the higher astronomical tides will result in
  moderate coastal flooding with tonight`s high tide. The
  increasing onshore flow may also result in spotty minor coastal
  flooding with the daytime high tide today. Tonight`s high tide
  is forecast to have the highest water levels and greatest
  impacts with this stretch of coastal flooding, and high tide
  water levels will lower over the weekend.

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.

&&

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     6.7        1.0        2.4      Minor
 11/12 AM     7.8        2.1        2.2     Moderate
 11/12 PM     6.2        0.5        2.3       None
 12/01 AM     7.3        1.6        2.0      Minor
 12/01 PM     5.7        0.0        1.9       None
 13/01 AM     6.5        0.8        1.7       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/12 PM     7.5        1.2        2.1       None
 11/12 AM     9.0        2.7        2.2     Moderate
 11/12 PM     7.3        1.0        2.3       None
 12/12 AM     8.5        2.2        2.3      Minor
 12/01 PM     7.0        0.7        2.0       None
 13/01 AM     7.9        1.6        2.0      Minor

&&

$$

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/O.EXA.KPHI.CF.W.0010.240511T0000Z-240511T0800Z/
Ocean-Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
512 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and
  Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...Increasing onshore flow during the day
  today combined with the higher astronomical tides will result in
  moderate coastal flooding with tonight`s high tide. The
  increasing onshore flow may also result in spotty minor coastal
  flooding with the daytime high tide today. Tonight`s high tide
  is forecast to have the highest water levels and greatest
  impacts with this stretch of coastal flooding, and high tide
  water levels will lower over the weekend.

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.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/10 AM     5.8        1.2        1.9       None
 10/10 PM     7.1        2.5        2.1     Moderate
 11/11 AM     5.5        0.9        1.9       None
 11/11 PM     6.4        1.8        1.6      Minor
 12/12 PM     4.9        0.3        1.5       None
 13/12 AM     5.6        1.0        1.2       None

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/10 AM     3.7        1.2        1.5      Minor
 10/10 PM     4.6        2.1        1.7     Moderate
 11/11 AM     3.7        1.2        1.6      Minor
 11/11 PM     4.2        1.7        1.5      Minor
 12/12 PM     3.3        0.8        1.3       None
 13/12 AM     3.6        1.1        1.1      Minor

&&

$$

DEZ003-004-NJZ023-024-102215-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.W.0010.240511T0000Z-240511T0800Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
512 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In
  New Jersey, Cape May and Atlantic Coastal Cape May.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...Increasing onshore flow during the day
  today combined with the higher astronomical tides will result in
  moderate coastal flooding with tonight`s high tide. The
  increasing onshore flow may also result in spotty minor coastal
  flooding with the daytime high tide today. Tonight`s high tide
  is forecast to have the highest water levels and greatest
  impacts with this stretch of coastal flooding, and high tide
  water levels will lower over the weekend.

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.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/11 AM     6.0        1.3        2.1      Minor
 10/11 PM     7.3        2.7        2.1     Moderate
 11/12 PM     5.6        1.0        1.9       None
 12/12 AM     6.6        2.0        1.7      Minor
 12/01 PM     5.1        0.5        1.5       None
 13/01 AM     5.8        1.2        1.2       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/10 AM     5.1        1.1        1.6       None
 10/11 PM     6.4        2.4        1.6     Moderate
 11/11 AM     4.9        0.9        1.6       None
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.8        1.4      Minor
 12/12 PM     4.3        0.3        1.1       None
 13/12 AM     5.1        1.1        0.9       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/10 AM     6.1        1.0        1.8       None
 10/10 PM     7.5        2.4        2.0     Moderate
 11/11 AM     5.8        0.7        1.8       None
 11/11 PM     6.8        1.7        1.6      Minor
 12/12 PM     5.2        0.1        1.4       None
 13/12 AM     6.0        0.9        1.1       None

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ016-102215-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0035.240511T0400Z-240511T0800Z/
New Castle-Salem-
512 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
  vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
  road closures are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high tide tonight is forecast to have
  the highest water levels and greatest impacts with this stretch
  of coastal flooding, and high tide water levels will lower over
  the weekend.

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 River at Reedy Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/02 PM     7.4        1.6        2.2      Minor
 11/02 AM     8.1        2.3        1.9      Minor
 11/03 PM     6.9        1.1        1.8       None
 12/03 AM     7.7        1.9        1.8      Minor
 12/03 PM     6.6        0.8        1.6       None

&&

$$

NJZ012>014-102215-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0035.240511T0100Z-240511T0700Z/
Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
512 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Middlesex, Western Monmouth and Eastern Monmouth.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...The high tide tonight is forecast to have
  the highest water levels and greatest impacts with this stretch
  of coastal flooding, and high tide water levels will lower over
  the weekend.

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.

Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/10 AM     7.1        1.4        1.8       None
 10/10 PM     7.9        2.2        1.7      Minor
 11/11 AM     6.6        0.9        1.6       None
 11/11 PM     7.3        1.6        1.5      Minor
 12/12 PM     6.1        0.4        1.3       None
 13/12 AM     6.3        0.6        0.8       None

Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/10 AM     6.5        1.3        1.7       None
 10/11 PM     7.4        2.2        1.7      Minor
 11/11 AM     6.3        1.1        1.7       None
 11/11 PM     6.9        1.7        1.5      Minor
 12/12 PM     5.8        0.6        1.4       None
 13/12 AM     6.0        0.8        1.0       None

Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/10 AM     5.2        0.8        0.8       None
 10/10 PM     6.3        1.9        1.1      Minor
 11/11 AM     5.1        0.7        0.9       None
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.4        0.9      Minor
 12/12 PM     4.6        0.2        0.6       None
 12/11 PM     4.9        0.5        0.6       None

&&

$$

NJZ017>019-PAZ070-071-106-101015-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240510T1000Z/
Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Lower Bucks-
512 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern
  Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower
  Bucks.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
  vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
  road closures are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of widespread minor coastal
  flooding is forecast for the late tonight into early Saturday
  morning high tide. The high tide tonight into early Saturday
  morning is forecast to have the highest water levels and
  greatest impacts with this stretch of coastal flooding, and high
  tide water levels will lower over the weekend.

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 River at Philadelphia
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.2 ft, Moderate 9.2 ft, Major 10.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/04 AM     8.6        1.9        1.0      Minor
 10/04 PM     7.4        0.7        1.1       None
 11/04 AM     8.6        1.9        1.2      Minor
 11/05 PM     7.3        0.6        1.1       None
 12/05 AM     8.4        1.7        1.3      Minor
 12/06 PM     7.1        0.4        1.1       None

Delaware River at Burlington
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.3 ft, Moderate 10.3 ft, Major 11.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 2.6 ft, Major 3.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 10/05 AM     9.8        2.1        0.7      Minor
 10/05 PM     8.9        1.2        1.0       None
 11/05 AM     9.8        2.1        1.0      Minor
 11/06 PM     8.7        1.0        1.1       None
 12/06 AM     9.6        1.9        1.2      Minor
 12/07 PM     8.4        0.7        1.0       None

&&

$$

AKL