...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT
Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning
through Sunday afternoon.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some guidance continues to indicate
moderate coastal flooding may occur during the Friday morning
high tide cycle. While confidence in this remains low, a short-
fused warning may be issued during the next update to cover this
high tide cycle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
19/10 PM 6.8 1.1 1.9 Minor
20/11 AM 7.5 1.8 1.7 Minor
20/11 PM 7.3 1.6 2.6 Minor
21/12 PM 7.8 2.1 1.9 Moderate
22/12 AM 7.1 1.4 2.6 Minor
22/01 PM 8.2 2.5 2.5 Moderate
Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
19/11 PM 6.3 1.7 1.2 Minor
20/11 AM 6.9 2.2 1.4 Minor
20/11 PM 6.8 2.2 2.0 Minor
21/12 PM 7.3 2.7 1.8 Moderate
22/12 AM 6.4 1.8 2.0 Minor
22/01 PM 7.4 2.8 2.1 Moderate
&&
