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Neptune Township
Sunday September 24th, 2023 :: 04:04 a.m. EDT

Advisory

High Surf Advisory until 06:00PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 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.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.

* 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. 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...Additional rounds of minor tidal flooding are possible into the new week.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN MONMOUTH

Instructions:

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Address/Location
Neptune Township
25 Neptune Blvd
Neptune Township, NJ 07753

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-988-5200

Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Surf Advisory

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