MOUNT HOLLY — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a coastal hazard message for Cape May County and the surrounding areas.
At 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the NWS put high-surf and high-wind advisories in effect from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 and a coastal flood watch from late Nov. 11 until late Nov. 12.
According to the NWS, with high pressure to the north and low pressure remaining to the south, a strong and persistent northeast flow is expected along the coasts of New Jersey and Delaware into the weekend. As a result, tidal departures will increase.
The NWS noted that Nov. 11-12 high tides on the oceanfront occur in the early morning hours, between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., and in the late afternoon, between 3:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. High tide on the back bays and along Delaware Bay occurs a little later than it does on the oceanfront. The potential for tidal flooding will continue into the early part of the weekend.
Also, waves off the coast are forecast to build to around 15 feet or higher into the early part of the weekend. As a result, breakers along the coast may approach 7 or 8 feet, with a good deal of beach erosion anticipated.
The NWS suggested the following precautionary/preparedness actions:
• A coastal flood watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of flooding. Pay close attention to statements, advisories and warnings, and take action, if necessary.
• Do not park your vehicle in a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Also, avoid roadways that are prone to tidal flooding.
• A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect area beaches, producing rip currents and beach erosion.
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