Sunday, December 16, 2018

Coastal Flood Adviory for Ocean County

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM EST this evening. Up to a ¼ to a ½ inch of rainfall  is expected into the evening.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal areas of Ocean County in New Jersey.

* TIMING...High tide on the Ocean County oceanfront occurs between 1 and 2 pm today. High tide on the back bays occurs later than the high tide on the oceanfront.


* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Minor roadway flooding is
possible on Long Beach Island, Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant Beach and other locations near Barnegat Bay.

* WAVES...Wave heights on the ocean waters off the coast are forecast to be 4 to 7 feet. Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

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