Rip Current Statement
Coastal Ocean County, NJ
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...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 High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. 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...Coastal portions of Ocean County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT
Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...With moderate flooding, 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. Rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
