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Dewey Beach Police Department
Monday September 10th, 2018 :: 04:29 p.m. EDT

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The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, which is in effect until 2:00 AM Tuesday.

HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY.
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal
Flood Warning, which is in effect until 2:00 AM Tuesday.

LOCATIONS...Coastal areas of the New Jersey counties of Atlantic and Cape May, and Sussex County in Delaware.

TIMING...High tide on the New Jersey and Delaware oceanfront occurs between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM this evening. High tide on the back bays and along Delaware 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. 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 occur.

RIP CURRENT RISK...High.

SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will be dangerous to anyone who enters the surf. Very strong rip currents will be life threatening to anyone who enters the surf.

WAVES...Wave heights on the ocean waters off the coast are forecast to be around 10 to 12 feet.

Instructions:

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate 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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous
swimming conditions. Do not enter the surf.

Address/Location
Dewey Beach Police Department
105 Rodney Avenue
Dewey Beach, DE 19971

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 302-227-1110

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:
NWS Rebroadcast

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