Alert
FLOOD WARNING FRI. 3-11AM HEAVY RAIN MODERATE TO MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING, MONITOR LOCAL FORECASTS, FRI- 6:24AM HIGH TIDE AT BRIDGE
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM EST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM to 11 AM EST Friday. * LOCATIONS...Coastal areas of Middlesex and Monmouth Counties in New Jersey. * TIMING...Flooding will occur for a few hours around the time of high tide on Friday morning. High tide on the New Jersey oceanfront is between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM Friday. High tide on the back bays and along Raritan Bay occurs later than the high tide on the oceanfront. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways is expected with many roads becoming impassable in coastal sections of Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. In Middlesex County, minor road flooding is possible in Woodbridge Township, Perth Amboy, Old Bridge Township, and South Amboy. * WAVES...Wave heights on the ocean waters off the coast are forecast to be 6 to 9 feet. Wave heights on Raritan Bay are forecast to be from 2 to 5 feet. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Perth Amboy NJ MLLW Categories - Minor 7.1 FT, Moderate 8.1 FT, Major 9.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 20/06 PM 5.8 0.2 0.9 None 21/06 AM 8.5 2.8 2.4 Moderate 21/07 PM 6.5 0.8 1.4 None 22/07 AM 7.4 1.8 1.1 Minor 22/07 PM 4.8 -0.8 -0.4 None 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 20/06 PM 5.6 0.4 1.1 None 21/06 AM 7.9 2.7 2.3 Moderate 21/07 PM 6.4 1.2 1.7 None 22/07 AM 7.0 1.8 1.2 Minor 22/07 PM 4.8 -0.4 0.0 None
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
Patrick Mason Jr.
Emergency Management
[email protected]
732-600-0889
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning