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.@NWS_MountHolly Video of coastal flooding along Ventor Avenue around & to the SSW of the intersection with Benson Avenue in Margate, NJ at 2:40 pm EDT. #njwx#stormhour
Even where the tide has receded in portions of Margate, plenty of locations in the streets with flotsam & jetsam left over marking where waters were/will be tonight. #njwx
Most of Atlantic City is operating normally. However, areas closer to Absecon Inlet & the bay are having/going to have real issues, especially with tonight’s high tide. #njwx
Flooding along N. Newhampshire Avenue in the Inlet section of Atlantic City, NJ early this afternoon. Have seen a few cars stranded due to floodwaters. Also see several spots with debris from this morning’s high tide. #njwx#stormhour
Inlet section in northern portion of Atlantic City, NJ is experiencing significant coastal flooding in areas. Have already seen 3 cars stranded so far. #njwx
.@NWS_MountHolly 2 cars stranded in floodwaters on N. New Hampshire Avenue north of the intersection with Madison Avenue in Atlantic City, NJ at 1:25 pm EDT. #njwx#noreaster#stormhour
ALT Multiple rounds of moderate to major tidal flooding are expected into the weekend for portions of the Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay, and southern Raritan Bay. Minor tidal flooding is expected for the tidal Delaware River. The highest tides are forecast to occur during the Saturday morning and/or Saturday night high tide. Rainfall may also lead to higher water levels in some areas.
Windy conditions are expected on area waters and coastal areas. Storm force winds are forecast tonight through Saturday night for the Atlantic waters and lower Delaware Bay. For the Atlantic coasts of NJ and DE, a High Wind Warning is in effect tonight through Saturday night for north winds 30-40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. A Wind Advisory is in effect for some inland areas tonight through Saturday night.
There is a High Risk of rip currents through Sunday as well as dangerous surf. Significant beach erosion is likely. Breaching of dunes is possible.
While significant freshwater flooding is not ex
If you a chaser who is not familiar with NJ/DE, just remember that most of the worst coastal flooding around here comes from the back bays with high tides which are later than the tides you see posted. #dewx#njwx
Video from on Woodland Beach Road (DE Route 6) just east of Woodland Beach, DE (which is located on Delaware Bay) near the time of high tide last night. Water level kept increasing after the time of high tide: #dewx#weather#stormhour
Water rising along Woodland Beach Road (DE State Route 6) approaching Woodland Beach (Kent County), DE at 10:14 PM EDT. It should be noted that this is a highly flood prone area near Delaware Bay, but the water is rising at solid clip as high tide approaches. #dewx#weather#stormhour
NWS Mount Holly upgrading parts of coastal NJ and DE to a Major Coastal Flood Threat. 2-3ft of inundation above ground level is expected in those areas.
#njwx#dewx#wxtwitter
Well, time to get back on the proverbial chasing horse (didn’t advertise it, but had been chasing much at all this summer due to my mom’s health). Planning on making a quick run into DE tonight and then decide NJ vs DE tomorrow.
A rainbow formed by the setting sun and the outer rain bands of Hurricane Henri looking east from Townsends Inlet in Avalon, New Jersey on August 21, 2021. #njwx#jerseyshore#weather#hurricane#stormhour