Coastal Flood Watch until 05:00PM Monday
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.
* LOCATIONS...Tidal areas in the counties of Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland.
* TIMING...From 8:00 AM Sunday until 5:00 PM Monday.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Moderate flooding is possible on Sunday and Monday when one to two feet of inundation above ground level may occur in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Widespread flooding of roadways is possible at that time 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. Significant beach erosion is expected.
* WAVES...Building to 10 to 15 feet on the ocean, and 3 to 7 feet on Delaware Bay.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ATLANTIC ... CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... CUMBERLAND ... COASTAL ATLANTIC
Instructions:
A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information becomes available. Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Address/Location
City of Pleasantville Police Department
17 N 1st St
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-641-6100
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP PLVILLEPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Coastal Flood Watch