The National Weather Service is calling for a rainstorm overnight Wednesday, September 24th through Thursday morning, September 25th that will bring rain, wind, and the potential for some coastal flooding in coastal communities including Avalon.  There is also a high risk for rip currents along the beaches on Wednesday.

A storm that is coming up the eastern seaboard has already brought clouds to our region.  The storm is expected to bring steady rain to our region during the overnight hours with easterly winds at 35mph.  The rain is expected to continue into Thursday morning before conditions clear later in the day.

Currently there are no coastal flood advisories, watches, or warnings posted for Avalon.  However, they may be posted later in the day due to the heavy rain and easterly winds that will accompany this storm.  For references purposes, high tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City takes place at 8:55pm on Wednesday, September 24th and again at 9:19am on Thursday, September 25th.

There is also a high risk for rip currents along the Avalon beaches and the southern New Jersey shoreline today.  Here is the text of the coastal hazard statement issued by the National Weather Service:

High rip current risk in effect through this evening…

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a high rip
current risk… which is in effect through this evening.

* Location… coastal Atlantic New Jersey.

* Risk of rip currents… high

* surf height… 5 to 7 feet.

* Timing… the risk for rip currents will increase from south to
north through the day today. At least a moderate risk is likely
to continue into tomorrow.

* Winds… east 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A high risk of rip currents implies that wind and/or wave
conditions will support the development of very strong rips
currents. These rip currents will be life threatening to anyone
who enters the surf. Rip currents are powerful channels of water
flowing quickly away from shore… which occur most often at low
spots or breaks in The Sandbar and in the vicinity of structures
such as groins… jetties and piers.

A reminder, the Avalon Beach Patrol is not on duty today.