
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 3 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent. In New Jersey, Cumberland. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 3 PM EDT Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend. More significant tidal flooding is possible later this weekend and into next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Murderkill River at Bowers Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 08/11 AM 6.7 1.0 -0.3 Minor 08/11 PM 5.9 0.2 0.0 None 09/11 AM 7.3 1.6 0.2 Minor 10/12 AM 6.2 0.5 0.6 None 10/12 PM 7.3 1.6 0.3 Minor 11/01 AM 5.9 0.2 0.7 None Maurice River at Bivalve MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 08/11 AM 7.5 1.2 0.3 None 08/11 PM 6.7 0.4 0.3 None 09/11 AM 8.1 1.8 0.8 Minor 10/12 AM 7.0 0.7 0.9 None 10/12 PM 8.0 1.7 0.8 Minor 11/01 AM 6.6 0.3 0.8 None &&