Weather Alerts for Ocean

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
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Areas Affected:
Ocean - Atlantic - Cape May - Southeastern Burlington
Effective: Tue, 9/22 4:42am Updated: Tue, 9/22 10:20am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 9/22 6:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood
Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate tidal flooding could continue
through at least Friday evening's high tide or perhaps longer.

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

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
OCEAN

Areas Affected:
Atlantic Coastal Cape May - Coastal Atlantic - Coastal Ocean
Effective: Tue, 9/22 4:42am Updated: Tue, 9/22 10:20am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 9/22 6:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the
surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through late Thursday night.

* 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. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is likely
through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal
flooding could continue through Friday or perhaps longer.

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

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
OCEAN

Areas Affected:
Atlantic Coastal Cape May - Coastal Atlantic - Coastal Ocean
Effective: Tue, 9/22 4:42am Updated: Tue, 9/22 10:20am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 9/22 6:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the
surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through late Thursday night.

* 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. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is likely
through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal
flooding could continue through Friday or perhaps longer.

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

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
OCEAN

Areas Affected:
Delaware Beaches - Eastern Monmouth - Atlantic Coastal Cape May - Coastal Atlantic - Coastal Ocean
Effective: Tue, 9/22 2:51am Updated: Tue, 9/22 10:20am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 9/22 4:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey,
Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and
Coastal Ocean Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Rip Current Statement  RIP CURRENT STATEMENT   Rip Current Statement
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Areas Affected:
Atlantic Coastal Cape May - Coastal Atlantic - Coastal Ocean
Effective: Tue, 9/22 4:42am Updated: Tue, 9/22 10:20am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 9/22 6:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the
surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through late Thursday night.

* 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. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is likely
through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal
flooding could continue through Friday or perhaps longer.

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

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

Coastal Flood Watch  COASTAL FLOOD WATCH   Coastal Flood Watch
OCEAN

Areas Affected:
Atlantic Coastal Cape May - Coastal Atlantic - Coastal Ocean
Effective: Tue, 9/22 4:42am Updated: Tue, 9/22 10:20am Urgency: Future
Expires: Tue, 9/22 6:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the
surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through late Thursday night.

* 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. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is likely
through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal
flooding could continue through Friday or perhaps longer.

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

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

Coastal Flood Watch  COASTAL FLOOD WATCH   Coastal Flood Watch
OCEAN

Areas Affected:
Ocean - Atlantic - Cape May - Southeastern Burlington
Effective: Tue, 9/22 4:42am Updated: Tue, 9/22 10:20am Urgency: Future
Expires: Tue, 9/22 6:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood
Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate tidal flooding could continue
through at least Friday evening's high tide or perhaps longer.

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