Alert archive / New Jersey / Rip Current Statements in 2025
Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this rip current statement at May 21, 2025, 4:52 PM EDT for Monmouth County, Ocean County, New Jersey. It took effect at May 22, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 21, 2025, 4:52 PM EDT (20:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 22, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 22, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Counties Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 143 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 740 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -64 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
558
WHUS41 KPHI 212052
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
452 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
DEZ002-212300-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250521T2300Z/
Kent-
452 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Kent.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
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.
Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
21/05 PM 6.9 1.2 2.4 Minor
22/05 AM 7.5 1.8 2.9 Minor
22/05 PM 6.8 1.1 2.3 Minor
23/06 AM 6.3 0.6 1.8 None
23/06 PM 5.6 -0.1 1.3 None
24/06 AM 4.9 -0.8 1.3 None
&&
$$
DEZ001-NJZ016-220100-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250522T0100Z/
New Castle-Salem-
452 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
road closures are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Delaware River at Reedy Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
21/07 PM 7.8 2.0 2.3 Minor
22/07 AM 8.1 2.3 2.4 Minor
22/08 PM 7.4 1.6 1.5 Minor
23/08 AM 6.9 1.1 1.3 None
23/09 PM 6.7 0.9 0.5 None
24/09 AM 5.8 -0.0 0.2 None
&&
$$
NJZ019-PAZ106-220400-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0007.250522T0100Z-250522T0400Z/
Northwestern Burlington-Lower Bucks-
452 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Northwestern Burlington. In
Pennsylvania, Lower Bucks.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
road closures are possible.
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 River at Burlington
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.3 ft, Moderate 10.3 ft, Major 11.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 2.6 ft, Major 3.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
21/10 PM 9.7 2.0 2.2 Minor
22/11 AM 9.7 2.0 2.1 Minor
22/11 PM 9.9 2.2 2.0 Minor
23/12 PM 9.2 1.5 1.7 None
24/12 AM 9.6 1.9 1.3 Minor
24/01 PM 8.6 0.9 1.1 None
&&
$$
NJZ014-026-221000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.RP.S.0001.250522T1000Z-250522T2200Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-
452 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$6 follow-up statements
503
WHUS41 KPHI 212254
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
654 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
DEZ002-220000-
/O.EXP.KPHI.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250521T2300Z/
Kent-
654 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
Water levels are declining.
$$
DEZ001-NJZ016-220100-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250522T0100Z/
New Castle-Salem-
654 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
road closures are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Delaware River at Reedy Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
21/07 PM 7.8 2.0 2.3 Minor
22/07 AM 8.1 2.3 2.4 Minor
22/08 PM 7.4 1.6 1.5 Minor
23/08 AM 6.9 1.1 1.3 None
23/09 PM 6.7 0.9 0.5 None
24/09 AM 5.8 -0.0 0.2 None
&&
$$
NJZ019-PAZ106-220400-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0007.250522T0100Z-250522T0400Z/
Northwestern Burlington-Lower Bucks-
654 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Northwestern Burlington. In
Pennsylvania, Lower Bucks.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
road closures are possible.
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 River at Burlington
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.3 ft, Moderate 10.3 ft, Major 11.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 2.6 ft, Major 3.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
21/10 PM 9.7 2.0 2.2 Minor
22/11 AM 9.7 2.0 2.1 Minor
22/11 PM 9.9 2.2 2.0 Minor
23/12 PM 9.2 1.5 1.7 None
24/12 AM 9.6 1.9 1.3 Minor
24/01 PM 8.6 0.9 1.1 None
&&
$$
NJZ014-026-221200-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0001.250522T1000Z-250522T2200Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-
654 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$857
WHUS41 KPHI 220124
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
924 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
DEZ001-NJZ016-220230-
/O.EXP.KPHI.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250522T0100Z/
New Castle-Salem-
924 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
Water levels have declined.
$$
NJZ019-PAZ106-220400-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250522T0400Z/
Northwestern Burlington-Lower Bucks-
924 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Northwestern Burlington. In
Pennsylvania, Lower Bucks.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
road closures are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Delaware River at Burlington
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.3 ft, Moderate 10.3 ft, Major 11.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 2.6 ft, Major 3.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
21/10 PM 9.7 2.0 2.2 Minor
22/11 AM 9.7 2.0 2.1 Minor
22/11 PM 9.9 2.2 2.0 Minor
23/12 PM 9.2 1.5 1.7 None
24/12 AM 9.6 1.9 1.3 Minor
24/01 PM 8.6 0.9 1.1 None
&&
$$
NJZ014-026-221430-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0001.250522T1000Z-250522T2200Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-
924 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$062 WHUS41 KPHI 220236 CFWPHI Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1036 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025 NJZ019-PAZ106-220345- /O.CAN.KPHI.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250522T0400Z/ Northwestern Burlington-Lower Bucks- 1036 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Water levels are declining. $$ NJZ014-026-221545- /O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0001.250522T1000Z-250522T2200Z/ Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean- 1036 PM EDT Wed May 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
328
WHUS41 KPHI 220759
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
359 AM EDT Thu May 22 2025
NJZ026-222100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.250522T1900Z-250523T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0001.250522T1000Z-250523T0000Z/
Coastal Ocean-
359 AM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Ocean County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9
PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...At minor tidal flood 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. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/04 AM 3.6 1.1 1.4 Minor
22/04 PM 3.8 1.3 1.4 Minor
23/04 AM 3.5 1.0 1.3 Minor
23/05 PM 3.5 1.0 0.8 Minor
24/05 AM 2.6 0.1 0.4 None
24/06 PM 2.9 0.4 0.0 None
&&
$$
NJZ020-027-222100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.250522T1900Z-250523T0100Z/
Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
359 AM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Ocean and Southeastern Burlington Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
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.
Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/04 AM 3.6 1.1 1.4 Minor
22/04 PM 3.8 1.3 1.4 Minor
23/04 AM 3.5 1.0 1.3 Minor
23/05 PM 3.5 1.0 0.8 Minor
24/05 AM 2.6 0.1 0.4 None
24/06 PM 2.9 0.4 0.0 None
&&
$$
NJZ022>025-222100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.250522T1900Z-250523T0100Z/
Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
359 AM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Atlantic and Cape May Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
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.
Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/03 AM 5.7 1.1 1.6 None
22/04 PM 6.3 1.7 2.0 Minor
23/04 AM 5.8 1.2 1.7 None
23/05 PM 5.9 1.3 1.2 None
24/05 AM 5.0 0.4 0.9 None
24/06 PM 5.7 1.1 0.5 None
Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/04 AM 5.3 1.3 0.9 Minor
22/04 PM 5.6 1.6 1.0 Minor
23/05 AM 5.3 1.3 0.9 Minor
23/05 PM 5.0 1.0 0.2 None
24/06 AM 4.3 0.3 0.0 None
24/06 PM 4.8 0.8 -0.5 None
Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/04 AM 6.0 0.9 1.4 None
22/05 PM 6.5 1.4 1.7 Minor
23/05 AM 6.1 1.0 1.5 None
23/06 PM 6.0 0.9 0.7 None
24/06 AM 5.0 -0.1 0.4 None
24/07 PM 5.6 0.5 -0.2 None
&&
$$
DEZ002>004-222100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.250522T1900Z-250523T0100Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
359 AM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Sussex Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
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.
Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/05 AM 6.7 1.0 2.1 Minor
22/06 PM 7.0 1.3 2.2 Minor
23/06 AM 6.7 1.0 2.2 Minor
23/07 PM 5.9 0.2 1.4 None
24/07 AM 5.1 -0.6 1.2 None
24/08 PM 5.7 0.0 0.9 None
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/05 AM 6.0 1.3 1.9 Minor
22/05 PM 6.3 1.7 2.0 Minor
23/05 AM 5.6 1.0 1.6 None
23/06 PM 5.4 0.8 0.7 None
24/07 AM 4.6 -0.0 0.5 None
24/07 PM 5.2 0.5 0.1 None
&&
$$
NJZ014-222100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0001.250522T1000Z-250523T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-
359 AM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$284
WHUS41 KPHI 221824
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
224 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
NJZ026-230100-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.250522T1900Z-250523T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250523T0000Z/
Coastal Ocean-
224 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this
evening.
* 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. 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.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/04 PM 3.9 1.4 1.5 Minor
23/04 AM 3.3 0.8 1.1 None
23/05 PM 3.3 0.8 0.6 None
24/05 AM 2.5 -0.0 0.3 None
24/06 PM 2.9 0.4 0.0 None
25/06 AM 2.2 -0.3 0.0 None
&&
$$
NJZ020-027-230100-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.250522T1900Z-250523T0100Z/
Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
224 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Ocean and Southeastern Burlington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/04 PM 3.9 1.4 1.5 Minor
23/04 AM 3.3 0.8 1.1 None
23/05 PM 3.3 0.8 0.6 None
24/05 AM 2.5 -0.0 0.3 None
24/06 PM 2.9 0.4 0.0 None
25/06 AM 2.2 -0.3 0.0 None
&&
$$
NJZ022>025-230100-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.250522T1900Z-250523T0100Z/
Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
224 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and
Coastal Atlantic.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
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.
Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/05 PM 6.3 1.7 2.2 Minor
23/04 AM 5.7 1.1 1.6 None
23/05 PM 5.6 1.0 0.9 None
24/05 AM 4.8 0.2 0.7 None
24/06 PM 5.6 1.0 0.4 None
25/07 AM 4.7 0.1 0.6 None
Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/04 PM 5.7 1.7 1.1 Minor
23/05 AM 5.1 1.1 0.7 None
23/05 PM 4.8 0.8 0.0 None
24/06 AM 4.1 0.1 -0.2 None
24/06 PM 4.8 0.8 -0.5 None
25/07 AM 3.9 -0.1 -0.4 None
Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/05 PM 6.7 1.6 1.9 Minor
23/05 AM 5.9 0.8 1.3 None
23/06 PM 5.8 0.7 0.5 None
24/06 AM 4.9 -0.2 0.3 None
24/07 PM 5.7 0.6 -0.1 None
25/07 AM 4.8 -0.3 0.1 None
&&
$$
DEZ002>004-230100-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.250522T1900Z-250523T0100Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
224 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/06 PM 7.0 1.3 2.2 Minor
23/06 AM 6.6 0.9 2.1 Minor
23/07 PM 5.8 0.1 1.3 None
24/07 AM 5.1 -0.6 1.2 None
24/08 PM 5.7 0.0 0.9 None
25/08 AM 5.0 -0.7 1.1 None
Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/05 PM 6.4 1.8 2.1 Minor
23/05 AM 5.4 0.8 1.4 None
23/06 PM 5.2 0.5 0.5 None
24/07 AM 4.4 -0.2 0.3 None
24/07 PM 5.1 0.5 0.0 None
25/07 AM 4.2 -0.5 0.2 None
&&
$$
NJZ014-230000-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250523T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-
224 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$807
WHUS41 KPHI 222357
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
757 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
NJZ026-230100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250523T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250523T0100Z/
Coastal Ocean-
757 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT....Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/04 PM 3.9 1.4 1.5 Minor
23/04 AM 3.3 0.8 1.1 None
23/05 PM 3.3 0.8 0.6 None
24/05 AM 2.5 -0.0 0.3 None
24/06 PM 2.9 0.4 0.0 None
25/06 AM 2.2 -0.3 0.0 None
&&
$$
NJZ014-230100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250523T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-
757 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
Winds will turn offshore for the weekend. However, with 2 to 5
foot waves in the surf zones, and multiple swell groups, a
moderate risk for rip currents is in place through Saturday.
$$
NJZ020-027-230100-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250523T0100Z/
Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
757 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Ocean and Southeastern Burlington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/04 PM 3.9 1.4 1.5 Minor
23/04 AM 3.3 0.8 1.1 None
23/05 PM 3.3 0.8 0.6 None
24/05 AM 2.5 -0.0 0.3 None
24/06 PM 2.9 0.4 0.0 None
25/06 AM 2.2 -0.3 0.0 None
&&
$$
NJZ022>025-230100-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250523T0100Z/
Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
757 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and
Coastal Atlantic.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
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.
Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/05 PM 6.3 1.7 2.2 Minor
23/04 AM 5.7 1.1 1.6 None
23/05 PM 5.6 1.0 0.9 None
24/05 AM 4.8 0.2 0.7 None
24/06 PM 5.6 1.0 0.4 None
25/07 AM 4.7 0.1 0.6 None
Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/04 PM 5.7 1.7 1.1 Minor
23/05 AM 5.1 1.1 0.7 None
23/05 PM 4.8 0.8 0.0 None
24/06 AM 4.1 0.1 -0.2 None
24/06 PM 4.8 0.8 -0.5 None
25/07 AM 3.9 -0.1 -0.4 None
Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/05 PM 6.7 1.6 1.9 Minor
23/05 AM 5.9 0.8 1.3 None
23/06 PM 5.8 0.7 0.5 None
24/06 AM 4.9 -0.2 0.3 None
24/07 PM 5.7 0.6 -0.1 None
25/07 AM 4.8 -0.3 0.1 None
&&
$$
DEZ002>004-230100-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250523T0100Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
757 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/06 PM 7.0 1.3 2.2 Minor
23/06 AM 6.6 0.9 2.1 Minor
23/07 PM 5.8 0.1 1.3 None
24/07 AM 5.1 -0.6 1.2 None
24/08 PM 5.7 0.0 0.9 None
25/08 AM 5.0 -0.7 1.1 None
Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/05 PM 6.4 1.8 2.1 Minor
23/05 AM 5.4 0.8 1.4 None
23/06 PM 5.2 0.5 0.5 None
24/07 AM 4.4 -0.2 0.3 None
24/07 PM 5.1 0.5 0.0 None
25/07 AM 4.2 -0.5 0.2 None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 3:54 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | PHI | Burlington, Salem | 7 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.