Avisos

Coastal Flood Watch issued September 20 at 10:26AM EDT until September 22 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot ofinundation above ground level in low-lying areas nearshorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one totwo feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth County.* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDTSaturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT thismorning through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch,from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.* IMPACTS...With moderate flooding, widespread roadway floodingoccurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidalwaterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage tovulnerable structures may begin to occur. Rip currents can sweepeven the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may beclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water ofunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-proneproperty.Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.

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