Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Philadelphia/Mt Holly
Areas Affected: Inland Sussex; Delaware Beaches; Ocean; Coastal Ocean
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Alert Sent: Thursday 2:49pm EDT
Alert Effective: Thursday 2:49pm EDT
Alert Expires: Friday 4:00am EDT (expect updated alert by this time)
Event Onset: Thursday 2:49pm EDT
Event Ends: Saturday 12:00am EDT
Issued by: NWS Mount Holly NJ
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Ocean and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Friday night. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated water levels and minor coastal flooding will continue through Friday evening particularly for the back bays.
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. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e814402900c83ce2155174d51ed28169c5d4229b.001.1 Codes: DEZ003, DEZ004, NJZ020, NJZ026 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e814402900c83ce2155174d51ed28169c5d4229b.001.1