Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Mt. Holly, NJ
Issued by NWS Mt. Holly, NJ
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CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
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Delaware Beaches-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
311 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Atlantic
Coastal Cape May.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this
evening.
* 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.
Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people
entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay
out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/05 PM 6.6 2.0 1.7 Minor
19/06 AM 4.9 0.2 1.3 None
19/06 PM 6.1 1.5 1.1 Minor
20/07 AM 4.7 0.0 1.0 None
20/08 PM 6.5 1.8 1.5 Minor
21/08 AM 5.9 1.2 2.0 None
&&
$$
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Coastal Atlantic-
311 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Atlantic.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this
evening.
* 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.
Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people
entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay
out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/04 PM 6.5 1.9 1.7 Minor
19/05 AM 5.0 0.4 1.5 None
19/05 PM 6.1 1.5 1.2 Minor
20/06 AM 4.9 0.3 1.2 None
20/06 PM 6.3 1.7 1.2 Minor
21/07 AM 5.5 0.9 1.6 None
&&
$$
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Inland Sussex-Cape May-
311 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cape May.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/05 PM 6.6 2.0 1.7 Minor
19/06 AM 4.9 0.2 1.3 None
19/06 PM 6.1 1.5 1.1 Minor
20/07 AM 4.7 0.0 1.0 None
20/08 PM 6.5 1.8 1.5 Minor
21/08 AM 5.9 1.2 2.0 None
Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/04 PM 5.8 1.8 1.5 Minor
19/06 AM 4.3 0.3 1.1 None
19/06 PM 5.3 1.3 0.8 Minor
20/06 AM 3.9 -0.1 0.7 None
20/06 PM 5.1 1.1 0.7 None
21/07 AM 4.5 0.5 1.1 None
Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/05 PM 6.8 1.7 1.5 Minor
19/04 AM 5.2 0.1 1.5 None
19/05 PM 6.4 1.3 1.2 Minor
20/06 AM 5.1 0.0 1.0 None
20/06 PM 6.5 1.4 1.2 Minor
21/06 AM 5.8 0.7 1.8 None
&&
$$
NJZ022-027-190200-
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Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
311 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Atlantic and Southeastern Burlington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/04 PM 6.5 1.9 1.7 Minor
19/05 AM 5.0 0.4 1.5 None
19/05 PM 6.1 1.5 1.2 Minor
20/06 AM 4.9 0.3 1.2 None
20/06 PM 6.3 1.7 1.2 Minor
21/07 AM 5.5 0.9 1.6 None
Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/04 PM 3.7 1.2 0.9 Minor
19/04 AM 2.9 0.4 0.9 None
19/05 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 Minor
20/06 AM 2.9 0.4 0.7 None
20/06 PM 3.5 1.0 0.6 Minor
21/07 AM 2.9 0.4 0.6 None
&&
$$
NJZ014-026-190900-
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Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-
311 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.
&&
$$