The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the Borough of Avalon for Monday evening, September 8th.  There is the potential for some minor coastal flooding at time of high tide this evening.  Please be aware that there is potential for minor flooding in flood prone areas of Avalon, including portions of Ocean Drive.  Never attempt to drive on a flooded street or through a flooded intersection.  High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City at 8:12pm.

Here is the text of the Coastal Flood Advisory from the National Weather Service:

… Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this
evening…

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a coastal
Flood Advisory… which is in effect from 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this
evening.

* Location… coastal areas of New Jersey and Delaware and along
Delaware Bay.

* Coastal flooding… marginal minor flooding is anticipated around
the time of tonight’s high tide, especially along the Delaware
coast and the southern New Jersey coast.

* Timing… high tide on the New Jersey and Delaware oceanfront as
well as Raritan Bay occurs between 700 PM and 900 PM. High tide
on the back bays and along Delaware Bay occurs later than the
high tide on the oceanfront.

* Seas… wave heights on the ocean waters will be 5 to 7 feet.
Wave heights on Delaware Bay will be 3 to 5 feet.

* Impacts… localized roadway flooding is anticipated. Possible
heavy rain could exacerbate tidal and poor drainage flooding
especially in Delaware.

* Forecast… there is also a chance of minor coastal flooding with
Tuesday night’s high tide, especially along the northern New
Jersey coast.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A coastal Flood Advisory indicates that minor tidal flooding is
anticipated. Minor tidal flooding often results in some Road
closures. Usually… the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged… leading to
costly repairs.

For a list of the impact of different tide heights in your
County please go to www.Erh.NOAA.Gov/phi/tides.Htm (all in lower
case).