Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect For Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect through 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, the National Weather Service announced Friday evening.

With a new moon coming Saturday, predictions for exceptionally high tides are in the forecast for Friday (at 8:17 p.m.), Saturday (9:07 p.m.) and Sunday (9:57 p.m.) on the bay side of Ocean City, according to a special weather statement issued by city officials.

Flooding on low-lying streets is possible, particularly on Saturday evening, if predicted rain coincides with high tide. The Flood Advisory is likely to be extended.

Street flooding could occur prior to high tide and may last for several hours, officials warned. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are at higher elevation. These roads also offer the safest routes of travel across the length of the island.

Parking will be available at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 20 North Shore Road in Marmora. Anyone who plans to take advantage of this service should read this letter from Trinity first.

Residents and guests are reminded not to drive through flood waters or around barricades. For police and fire department emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 609-399-9111.

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