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Garwood Police Department
Thursday September 28th, 2023 :: 04:03 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory until 12:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal flooding is expected in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline around the times of high tide through Saturday morning, especially with the morning high tide cycles. Heavy rain will likely exacerbate the tidal flood threat Friday morning. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor flooding may also be possible around the time of high tide Sunday morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HUDSON ... EASTERN ESSEX ... EASTERN UNION

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.

Address/Location
Garwood Police Department
403 South Ave
Garwood, NJ 07027

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-789-1500

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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:
Coastal Flood Advisory

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