Cumberland County Weather Advisory
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
WHAT
One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE
Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May. WHEN
Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS
At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major 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 National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Maurice River at Bivalve MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 27/10 AM 8.2 1.9 1.5 Minor 27/11 PM 6.7 0.4 0.5 None 28/11 AM 7.4 1.1 0.6 None 28/11 PM 6.7 0.4 0.5 None 29/12 PM 7.4 1.1 0.5 None 30/12 AM 6.2 -0.1 0.3 None Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 27/08 AM 7.2 2.6 2.2 Moderate 27/09 PM 5.8 1.2 1.1 None 28/09 AM 6.1 1.5 0.9 Minor 28/09 PM 5.3 0.7 0.8 None 29/10 AM 5.8 1.2 0.6 None 29/10 PM 4.6 0.0 0.3 None Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 27/09 AM 6.5 2.5 2.0 Moderate 27/09 PM 5.0 1.0 0.9 None 28/10 AM 5.4 1.4 0.7 Minor 28/10 PM 4.6 0.6 0.5 None 29/10 AM 5.1 1.1 0.4 None 29/11 PM 4.1 0.1 0.2 None Cape May Harbor at Cape May MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 27/09 AM 7.3 2.2 1.8 Moderate 27/09 PM 5.8 0.7 0.6 None 28/10 AM 6.3 1.2 0.6 Minor 28/10 PM 5.7 0.6 0.7 None 29/10 AM 6.2 1.1 0.4 Minor 29/11 PM 4.9 -0.2 0.2 None &&
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