FLOOD WARNING POSTED FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON, EVENING IN AVALON
(Avalon, NJ)—The National Weather Service has posted a Flood Warning for the Borough of Avalon and all of Cape May County for Saturday afternoon and evening. High tide will take place at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City this Saturday evening at 7:22pm. Here is the official text of the Flood Warning from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Flood Warning for urban areas and small streams in…
Kent County in central Delaware…
Caroline County in eastern Maryland…
Cecil County in northeast Maryland…
Salem County in southern New Jersey…
Cumberland County in southern New Jersey…
western Gloucester County in southern New Jersey…
eastern Queen Anne’s County in northeast Maryland…
eastern Talbot County in eastern Maryland…
Sussex County in southern Delaware…
New Castle County in northern Delaware…
Cape May County in southern New Jersey…
* until 815 PM EDT
* at 210 PM EDT bands of heavy showers have already deposited 1 to
3 inches of rain on portions of Delaware… adjacent Maryland and
southwest New Jersey
* an additional 1 to 4 inches is anticipated in this area by 8 PM.
* There will considerable flooding..including basement..Urban and
Small Stream flooding by nightfall. Flash flood warnings may be
issued later this afternoon for portions of this area.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or has been reported.
All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A Flood Warning means flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most
flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross
water covered bridges… dips… or low water crossings. Never try to
cross a flowing stream… even a small one… on foot. To escape rising
water move up to higher ground.
Do not underestimate the power of flood waters. Only a few inches of
rapidly flowing water can quickly carry away your vehicle.
