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Middle Township PD
Tuesday September 17th, 2024 :: 04:31 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory until 01:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...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...Atlantic Coastal Cape May.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Coastal Flood Advisories are possible beyond tonight's high tide cycle.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY

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. 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
Middle Township PD
31 Mechanic St
Cape May County, NJ 08210

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-465-8700

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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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