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Borough of Highlands, NJ
Friday October 26th, 2018 :: 09:00 a.m. EDT

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HOEM-Coastal Flood Warning Saturday 7am-3pm. Those in flood prone areas please monitor forecasts and take appropriate action.

COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal
Flood Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 3 PM EDT Saturday.
The Coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

* TIMING...High tide on the ocean front is between 9 and 10 AM
  EDT Saturday morning. High tide will occur later on back bays
  and the Raritan Bay.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of saltwater
  inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
  near shorelines and tidal waterways. Minor roadway flooding is
  possible on Long Beach Island, Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant
  Beach and other locations near Barnegat Bay. In Middlesex
  County, Minor road flooding is possible in Woodbridge
  Township, Perth Amboy, Old Bridge Township, and South Amboy.
  At this level, widespread flooding of roadways is expected
  with many roads becoming impassable. Lives may be at risk when
  people put themselves in harm`s way. Some damage to vulnerable
  structures may begin to occur.
* WAVES...8 to 12 feet on the ocean front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.
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.

Instructions:

Normal flood prone areas please take appropriate measures

Address/Location
Borough of Highlands, NJ
42 Shore Dr
Highlands, NJ 07732

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-872-1224

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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