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Borough of Highlands, NJ
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 :: 04:00 p.m. EST

Alert

Coastal Flood Warning in effect 7pm Wed - 3pm Thursday. Follow local forecasts. 1-2 feet above normal expected.

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Tidal portions of Monmouth, Ocean, and southeastern
  Burlington Counties in New Jersey.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 3 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most significant impacts are expected
  to occur during the high tide Thursday morning, when moderate
  flooding is forecast. However, widespread minor flooding is
  expected for the Wednesday evening high tide as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. 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 it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly
repairs.

Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.

Instructions:

Move vehicles to higher ground

Address/Location
Borough of Highlands, NJ
42 Shore Dr
Highlands, NJ 07732

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-872-1224

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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