September 28, 2023
From the National Weather Service:
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
* WHAT…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…Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN…For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* 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 nighttime high tides on Friday and 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.
