Storm Related Impacts

Coastal flood warning update – 1:30 p.M.
Coastal flood warning now in effect from 2 p.m. March 6
To 8 a.m. March 7.
* Location…Areas along the Atlantic Ocean and its adjacent back
Bays and tidal tributaries…And lower Delaware Bay and its
tidal tributaries.
* Coastal flooding…Widespread moderate flooding is expected
During this afternoon`s high tide. Widespread moderate with
Possible spotty major flooding is expected during the early
March 7 morning high tide.
* At Cape May… on the oceanfront…High tide will
Occur at 3:19 p.m. March 6 with a forecast tide level of around
7.5 feet above mean lower low water. High tide will then occur
At 3:54 a.m. March 7 with a forecast tide level of 8.0 to 8.5 feet
Above mean lower low water.
* High tides on the back bays…Tidal tributaries and on delaware
Bay occur later than the high tide on the oceanfront.
* Back bays and tidal tributaries will be hard-pressed to drain
Between this afternoon and March 7 morning high tides.
* Seas…8 to 15 feet on the ocean and 4 to 6 feet on the lower
Delaware bay.
* Impacts…Expect road closures during the times of high tide.
Some dune breaches and possible property damage to vulnerable
Structures due to continued compromised beaches are quite
Possible. Wind and wave action will cause beach erosion.
* Outlook…Additional minor to moderate tidal flooding might
Occur into March 8. Back bays and tidal tributaries may
Continue to have a difficult time draining into March 8.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A coastal flood warning indicates that moderate or major tidal
Flooding is imminent or occurring. Be prepared for rising water
Levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
Officials.
Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
Deeper than you think. You will be putting yourself in danger and
Your vehicle may be damaged… Leading to costly repairs.
Cancellations:
Fare Free Transportation is cancelling all trips to Philadelphia and Delaware VA Hospitals for March 7 due to high winds and possible snow.