September 29, 2023 – Coastal Flood Advisory and High Rip Current Risk In Effect through Saturday

September 29, 2023 – From the National Weather Service

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM SATURDAY
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING

* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE…Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Water levels will remain elevated into the weekend, with minor or near minor tidal flooding possible with the high tides through at least Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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.