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Middle Township PD
Saturday September 21st, 2024 :: 03:56 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Coastal Flood Warning until 05:00PM Sunday

* 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...Atlantic Coastal Cape May.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Sunday to 5 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY

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
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:
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

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