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3 active watches, warnings and advisories in New Jersey, most urgent first. From the National Weather Service.

Coastal Flood Advisory 2

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 10:00 PM Wed·Issued 2:39 AM Wed Oct 21·NWS Mount Holly NJ

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 2:39AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Details

What: Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

Where: Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington.

When: Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

Impacts: At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

Additional details: Additional elevated high tide cycles beyond this evening are expected.

What to do

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 National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Areas: Ocean; Atlantic; Cape May; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean; Southeastern Burlington

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

From 6:00 PM Wed until 10:00 PM Wed·Issued 2:39 AM Wed Oct 21·NWS Mount Holly NJ

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 2:39AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Details

What: Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

Where: In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem.

When: From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.

Impacts: At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

Additional details: Additional elevated high tide cycles beyond this evening are expected.

What to do

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.

Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Areas: New Castle; Salem

Coastal Flood Statement 1

Coastal Flood Statement

Minor · Expected

From 4:00 PM Wed until 6:00 PM Wed·Issued 2:26 AM Wed Oct 21·NWS Upton NY

Coastal Flood Statement issued October 21 at 2:26AM EDT until October 21 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Details

What: Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

Where: In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union Counties. In New York, Richmond (Staten Island) County.

When: This afternoon.

Impacts: Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

What to do

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Areas: Hudson; Eastern Essex; Eastern Union; Richmond (Staten Is.)

Times are local to the first state an alert names. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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