Coastal Flood Warning until 05:00PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN MONMOUTH
Instructions:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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
Aberdeen Township
1 Aberdeen Square
Monmouth County, NJ 07747
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-583-4200
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP ABERDEEN followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant 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 Warning