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Borough of Highlands, NJ
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 :: 10:20 a.m. EST

Alert

FLOOD WATCH THURS-PM THRU FRI-PM HEAVY RAIN MODERATE TO MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING, MONITOR LOCAL FORECASTS, FRI- 6:24AM HIGH TIDE AT BRIDGE

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Flood Watch for portions of Delaware, much of New Jersey, and
  southeast Pennsylvania along the tidal Delaware River.

* From Thursday evening through Friday evening

* Strong low pressure will impact the area Thursday night
  through Friday, resulting in a widespread rainfall of 1.5 to
  2.5 inches with locally higher amounts.

* Given the recent heavy rain and how saturated he ground is, this
  amount of rain will result in flooding of roadways and areas of
  poor drainage, as well as the potential for significant river
  flooding. In addition to the freshwater flooding, the
  combination of heavy rain and increased tide levels during the
  times of high tide Thursday night through Friday morning will
  result in widespread moderate to locally major coastal flooding
  along the Atlantic, Delaware Bay, and tidal Delaware River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Instructions:

Monitor local forecasts. Low lying areas prepare for flooding. Move vehicles to higher ground.

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:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Watch

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