Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 21 at 3:27PM EDT until September 25 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation
above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning
through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8
AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Significant beach erosion is likely
through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal flooding
could continue through Friday or perhaps longer.
Instruction:
A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop.
Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life
and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency
management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from
time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information
becomes available.
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.
Area Description:
Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov