A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until midnight tonight for several areas across the Delmarva Peninsula and southern New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly.
Authorities are warning residents to expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. The advisory covers Kent County and Sussex County in Delaware, including the Delaware Beaches, as well as Cumberland, Atlantic, and Cape May counties in New Jersey.
The primary concern is flooding on the most vulnerable coastal and bayside roads. Some partial or full road closures are possible as high tide approaches, so drivers should use extra caution tonight.
If you live or travel in flood-prone areas, officials urge you not to leave your vehicle parked in low-lying spots near the water. And remember — never drive through floodwaters. The water may be deeper than it appears, and doing so puts your life at risk.
Looking ahead, forecasters say another round of minor coastal flooding is likely with Sunday evening’s high tide, so residents should remain alert through the weekend.
For real-time water level information and local tide gauge data, visit the National Water Prediction Service at water.noaa.gov.
