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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
Issued by National Weather Service New York NY
404 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

NJZ017>019-PAZ070-071-106-151100-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0005.250515T0600Z-250515T1100Z/
Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Lower Bucks-
404 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern
  Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower
  Bucks.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 7 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
  vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
  road closures are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is forecast with
  the overnight high tides Thursday night and Friday night as
  well, especially along the upper reaches of the tidal Delaware
  River.

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 RIVER AT PHILADELPHIA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 8.2 FT, MODERATE 9.2 FT, MAJOR 10.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 14/04 PM     7.2        0.5        1.3       NONE
 15/04 AM     8.3        1.6        1.2      MINOR
 15/05 PM     6.7        0.0        0.9       NONE
 16/05 AM     7.9        1.2        0.8       NONE
 16/05 PM     6.6       -0.1        0.8       NONE
 17/05 AM     8.0        1.3        0.9       NONE

DELAWARE RIVER AT BURLINGTON
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 9.3 FT, MODERATE 10.3 FT, MAJOR 11.3 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.6 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 14/05 PM     8.7        1.0        1.7       NONE
 15/04 AM     9.7        2.0        1.4      MINOR
 15/05 PM     8.3        0.6        1.5       NONE
 16/05 AM     9.8        2.1        1.3      MINOR
 16/06 PM     8.2        0.5        1.4       NONE
 17/06 AM     9.8        2.1        1.4      MINOR

&&

$$

Staarmann

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