September 27, 2023 – From the National Weather Service
  • COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM THURSDAY
  • HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING
  • HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
* WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE…Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic.

* WHEN…For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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. 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…Water levels will remain elevated through the balance of the week, with minor or near minor tidal flooding possible with the high tides on Thursday evening.

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.

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.