Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal areas of New Jersey and Delaware and areas along Delaware Bay.

* TIMING...High tide on the New Jersey and Delaware oceanfront occurs between 7 PM and 9 PM this evening. High tide on the back bays, along Delaware Bay, and along Raritan Bay occurs later than the high tide on the oceanfront.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Minor roadway flooding is possible in Fortescue, Money Island, Gandys Beach and other locations near the Delaware Bay shoreline. Minor roadway flooding is possible in Atlantic City, Absecon, Ventnor, and Southeastern Burlington County. In Kent County Delaware, roadway flooding is possible in Woodland Beach, Bowers Beach, Kitts Hummock, and other locations along the bay and its tidal tributaries. Minor roadway flooding is possible for coastal locations in Monmouth County. 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. In Cape May County, minor roadway flooding is possible in Wildwood, Cape May, Avalon, and other locations along the shore and the Delaware Bay shoreline. In Sussex County Delaware, roadway flooding is possible in Fenwick Island, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, and other locations along the ocean, the bay, and tidal tributaries.

* WAVES...Wave heights on the ocean waters off the coast are forecast to be 1 to 2 feet. Wave heights on Delaware bay are expected to be around 1 foot.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN MONMOUTH ... COASTAL OCEAN ... ATLANTIC ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON ... DELAWARE BEACHES ... INLAND SUSSEX ... COASTAL ATLANTIC ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... WESTERN MONMOUTH ... OCEAN ... KENT ... CUMBERLAND ... MIDDLESEX ... CAPE MAY

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.