Full Notification

* 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 foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...The coasts of Monmouth County and Ocean County in New Jersey.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8:00 PM this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1:00 AM Thursday.

* 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 are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore and into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will remain elevated into the weekend, with minor or near minor tidal flooding possible with the nighttime high tides on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN MONMOUTH ... COASTAL OCEAN

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. Conditions in the surf are extremely dangerous. Stay out of the water.