Coastal Flood Warning & High Wind Watch – Please Prepare by Sunday 10 AM 
A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for the Sunday and Monday high tides, with conditions expected to be similar to or slightly higher than Hurricane Erin in late August.
Flooding is expected during the following times:
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Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Monday: 12:00 AM – 5:00 AM and 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
If your street is prone to flooding, please move your vehicle to higher ground by no later than 10:00 AM on Sunday.
Parking Options:
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Henry Hudson Regional High School parking lot is open for temporary parking.
→ All vehicles must be removed by 8:00 PM Monday night. -
Shore Drive is expected to remain safe for parking.
High Wind Watch:
A High Wind Watch is also in effect from Sunday 6:00 AM through Monday 6:00 AM. Gusty winds may cause additional hazards.
What You Should Do:
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Move your vehicle if needed.
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Secure any loose outdoor items (furniture, decorations, trash bins, etc.).
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Keep phones and other devices charged in case of power outages. Outages should be reported to JCP&L.
Please monitor the latest weather updates by watching your local weather channel and following the Highlands Emergency Management Facebook page for real-time alerts and information.
Instructions:
Stay safe and take precautions early. Updates will be shared as conditions change.
Address/Location
Borough of Highlands, NJ
42 Shore Dr
Highlands, NJ 07732
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-872-1224
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning
