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...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM EST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 2 PM EST Thursday.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal areas of northern and central New Jersey.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor flooding is anticipated around the time of high tide Thursday morning.

* TIMING...High tide on the northern New Jersey ocean front is around 9 am. High tide on the back bays occurs later than the high tide on the ocean front.

* SURGE...Half a foot to a foot above the astronomical tide.

* WAVES...2 to 4 feet.

* IMPACTS...Localized roadway flooding is expected. Some roads may be closed due to high water. In addition, stagnant flood waters may freeze on road surfaces. Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Sandy Hook NJ 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 03/10 AM 5.1 -0.1 0.1 None 03/09 PM 5.0 -0.2 -0.1 None 04/09 AM 6.7 1.5 0.8 Minor 04/10 PM 5.5 0.3 0.5 None 05/10 AM 4.6 -0.6 -1.0 None 05/11 PM 2.9 -2.3 -2.0 None Manasquan NJ MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 FT, Moderate 6.7 FT, Major 7.7 FT MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 FT, Moderate 2.2 FT, Major 3.2 FT Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 03/10 AM 4.2 -0.3 -0.1 None 03/09 PM 4.5 -0.0 -0.1 None 04/09 AM 6.1 1.6 0.7 Minor 04/10 PM 5.0 0.5 0.5 None 05/10 AM 4.6 0.1 -0.5 None 05/11 PM 2.9 -1.6 -1.5 None Atlantic City - Oceanfront NJ 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 03/10 AM 4.0 -0.6 -0.3 None 03/09 PM 4.0 -0.6 -0.1 None 04/09 AM 6.2 1.6 0.9 Minor 04/09 PM 5.0 0.4 1.1 None 05/10 AM 4.3 -0.3 -0.7 None 05/10 PM 2.5 -2.1 -1.3 None &&

* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL OCEAN ... EASTERN MONMOUTH ... OCEAN ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON ... WESTERN MONMOUTH

Instructions:

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor Tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually...the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged...leading to costly repairs. Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.