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Garwood Police Department
Thursday May 9th, 2024 :: 03:30 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory until 01:00AM Saturday

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

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

* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM Friday to 1 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. 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...Localized minor flooding is possible with the Saturday night high tide.

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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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