Alert archive / New Jersey / Coastal Flood Statements in 2019
Coastal Flood Statement 7, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this coastal flood statement at Oct 16, 2019, 10:34 PM EDT for Ocean County, New Jersey. It was in force for 2 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2019, 10:34 PM EDT (02:34 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 17, 2019, 1:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 2 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
County Ocean County, NJ
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 162 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -11 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 539 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 624 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 921 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
542
WHUS41 KPHI 170234
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019
MDZ012-170600-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-191017T0600Z/
Kent MD-
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* LOCATIONS...Tidal areas of Kent County.
* TIMING...Until 2:00 AM Thursday.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor tidal flooding is expected. Up to
one half foot of inundation above ground level is possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Some
roadway flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact
information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Chesapeake Bay at Tolchester Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.8 ft, Major 3.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
17/08 AM 1.5 -0.2 0.2 None
17/10 PM 1.9 0.2 -0.2 None
18/09 AM 0.4 -1.3 -0.9 None
18/11 PM 1.4 -0.3 -0.7 None
19/11 AM 1.1 -0.6 -0.2 None
&&
$$
NJZ012>014-170400-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-191017T0400Z/
Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* LOCATIONS...Tidal areas of Monmouth County and Middlesex
County.
* TIMING...Until midnight.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor tidal flooding is expected. Up to
one half foot of inundation above ground level is possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Some
roadway flooding is likely.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact
information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.1 ft, Moderate 8.1 ft, Major 9.1 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
17/10 AM 4.3 -1.4 -1.4 None
17/11 PM 2.9 -2.8 -1.9 None
18/11 AM 4.8 -0.8 -0.8 None
19/12 AM 4.4 -1.2 -0.2 None
19/12 PM 5.8 0.2 0.2 None
Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
17/10 AM 4.5 -0.7 -0.8 None
17/11 PM 3.1 -2.1 -1.3 None
18/11 AM 4.8 -0.4 -0.4 None
19/12 AM 4.3 -0.9 0.1 None
19/12 PM 5.5 0.3 0.4 None
Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 2.2 ft, Major 3.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
17/09 AM 4.1 -0.4 -0.4 None
17/11 PM 2.8 -1.7 -1.2 None
18/11 AM 4.1 -0.4 -0.6 None
18/11 PM 3.5 -1.0 -0.3 None
19/12 PM 4.6 0.1 0.0 None
&&
$$
NJZ020-026-170500-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.S.0007.191017T0234Z-191017T0500Z/
Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
1034 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019
...LOCALIZED TIDAL FLOODING ON THE UPPER PART OF BARNEGAT BAY...
* LOCATIONS...Tidal areas along the upper part of Barnegat Bay.
* TIMING...Until 1:00 AM Thursday.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Localized minor tidal flooding is
expected. Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. Some roadway flooding is possible near the upper part
of Barnegat Bay.
&&
$$
Iovino1 follow-up statement
094
WHUS41 KPHI 170352
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1152 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019
MDZ012-170500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.CF.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-191017T0600Z/
Kent MD-
1152 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Coastal Flood Advisory.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Chesapeake Bay at Tolchester Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.8 ft, Major 3.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
17/08 AM 1.5 -0.2 0.2 None
17/10 PM 1.9 0.2 -0.2 None
18/09 AM 0.4 -1.3 -0.9 None
18/11 PM 1.4 -0.3 -0.7 None
19/11 AM 1.1 -0.6 -0.2 None
&&
$$
NJZ012>014-170500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.CF.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-191017T0400Z/
Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
1152 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Coastal Flood Advisory.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.1 ft, Moderate 8.1 ft, Major 9.1 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
17/10 AM 4.3 -1.4 -1.4 None
17/11 PM 2.9 -2.8 -1.9 None
18/11 AM 4.8 -0.8 -0.8 None
19/12 AM 4.4 -1.2 -0.2 None
19/12 PM 5.8 0.2 0.2 None
Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
17/10 AM 4.5 -0.7 -0.8 None
17/11 PM 3.1 -2.1 -1.3 None
18/11 AM 4.8 -0.4 -0.4 None
19/12 AM 4.3 -0.9 0.1 None
19/12 PM 5.5 0.3 0.4 None
Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 2.2 ft, Major 3.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
17/09 AM 4.1 -0.4 -0.4 None
17/11 PM 2.8 -1.7 -1.2 None
18/11 AM 4.1 -0.4 -0.6 None
18/11 PM 3.5 -1.0 -0.3 None
19/12 PM 4.6 0.1 0.0 None
&&
$$
NJZ020-026-170500-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-191017T0500Z/
Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
1152 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019
...LOCALIZED TIDAL FLOODING ON THE UPPER PART OF BARNEGAT BAY...
* LOCATIONS...Tidal areas along the upper part of Barnegat Bay.
* TIMING...Until 1:00 AM Thursday.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Localized minor tidal flooding is
expected. Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. Some roadway flooding is possible near the upper part
of Barnegat Bay.
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 11:59 PM EDT | High Wind Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean | 13 hr |
| Oct 17, 2:19 AM EDT | Storm Warning | PHI | 10 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.