September 23, 2023
From the National Weather Service:
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE…Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
* 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…With the long duration of onshore winds expected, the back bays may struggle to drain during low tides. This could result in minor to moderate coastal flooding lingering after high tide. Additionally, minor flooding is possible again with the Sunday afternoon high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
