City Issues Storm Advice For Sept. 3-5

NORTH WILDWOOD – Mayor Patrick Rosenello and the Emergency Management Committee of the City of North Wildwood would like to advise residents and visitors alike of the potential for minor flooding Sept. 3 and moderate coastal flooding Sept. 4 as a result of Tropical Storm Hermine.
‘Minor Flooding’ means that there is a potential for tidal flooding to encompass Delaware Avenue up to New York Avenue, and ‘Moderate Flooding’ will encompass New York Avenue up to New Jersey Avenue.
High tides for Sept. 3 are as follows: 10:01 a.m. and 10:12 p.m.
– Minor Flooding Expected
High tides for Sept. 4 are as follows: 10:38 a.m. and 10:49 p.m.
– Moderate Flooding Expected
High tides for Sept. 5t are as follows: 11:17 a.m. and 11:27 p.m.
– Moderate Flooding Expected
With the potential for high winds, residents and visitors are reminded to secure all properties and belongings including lawn chairs, umbrellas and trashcans. Also forecasted is the potential for 4-6 inches of rain, which due to slow runoff, may cause extended and localized flooding in areas that do not normally experience tidal flooding. Residents and visitors are advised to never drive down a flooded roadway.
The City of North Wildwood does not anticipate opening an emergency shelter at this time, but please stay updated by visiting ready.northwildwood.com for the most recent storm related information.