The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Advisory for the Borough of Avalon and other shore communities for Thursday, September 29th, until 11:00pm. Minor coastal flooding is possible at time of high tide this evening which occurs at 8:28pm. It is possible that some portions of Ocean Drive may see water during this evening’s high tide event. A persistent northeasterly flow of wind has kept some water in the back bay which may produce minor flooding at time of high tide this evening. A low pressure system along the East Coast may bring clouds, wind, periods of rain, and perhaps a thunderstorm during the next 48 hours. Never drive on any street that is flooded.
For reference purposes, Friday’s high tide at Townsend’s Inlet will occur at 8:53am and 9:06pm; Saturday’s high tides will occur at 9:29am and at 9:42pm.
Here is the text of the Coastal Flood Advisory issued by the National Weather Service:
... High rip current risk remains in effect through this evening... ... Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM EDT this evening... * location... the New Jersey shore and Delaware beaches. * Coastal flooding... minor coastal flooding is possible with both the high tide this morning and the high tide this evening. Tidal flooding may approach moderate with the high tide this evening. Note that there is also a risk of flooding due to heavy rain through out the day. * Risk of rip currents... there is a high risk of rip currents through this evening. * Timing... the coastal flooding is expected with the high tides which will occur between 7 and 9 am and 7 and 9 PM on the ocean front. High tide on the Bay Side may occur up to one hour later. The high risk of rip currents will continue through this evening. * Impacts... roadway flooding is expected near both high tides. * Surge... tides will be up to 2 feet above astronomical tides. However... heavy rain at the time of high tides could exacerbate coastal flooding... leading to total water levels even higher. * Waves... waves as high as 9 feet are possible Precautionary/preparedness actions... There is a high risk of rip currents. A high risk of rip currents implies that wind and/or wave conditions will support the development of very strong rip 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. Heed the advice of lifeguards... beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current... Yell for help. Remain calm... do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current... swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. 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.
