...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional widespread minor coastal
flooding is forecast with the Thursday night high tide. This
high tide will coincide with rough surf and potential for
beach erosion.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
10/11 PM 6.3 1.7 0.8 Minor
11/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.7 None
12/12 AM 6.2 1.5 0.9 Minor
12/12 PM 3.5 -1.2 -0.4 None
13/12 AM 4.7 0.0 -0.2 None
13/01 PM 2.9 -1.8 -0.7 None
&&
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