Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal locations along the New Jersey shoreline.

* TIMING...High tide on the ocean front has just passed, but high tide on the back bays and along Raritan Bay will occur later this afternoon.

* 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 Atlantic City, Absecon, Ventnor, and Southeastern Burlington County. Minor roadway flooding is possible for coastal locations in Monmouth County. 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.

* WAVES...6 to 10 feet on the oceanfront.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN MONMOUTH ... COASTAL OCEAN ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC ... OCEAN ... WESTERN MONMOUTH ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON ... MIDDLESEX ... COASTAL ATLANTIC ... 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.