Coastal Flood Threat Increases In South Jersey As Storm Moves In

SOUTH JERSEY — Heavy rain, damaging winds, and hazardous travel conditions are all on the table in South Jersey as a fierce storm is slated to hit the Garden State Tuesday night, and create travel difficulties on Wednesday.

A coastal flood warning is in place for Gloucester, Camden and northwestern Burlington counties from 9 p.m. Tuesday until 3 p.m. Wednesday.

The region carries a "moderate risk" of excessive rainfall Tuesday that could lead to rapid-onset flooding, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The weather service expects the precipitation and gusty winds to carry into Wednesday.

Forecasters say the storm will bring 2 to 3 inches of rain, with four inches possible in the hardest hit areas north of I-95. The heaviest rain will fall from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 2 a.m. Wednesday, with several rivers slated to experience “moderate to major flooding” across northern New Jersey and the Philadelphia area, the National Weather Service said.

Areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, such as the Delaware River, could experience 1-2 feet of inundation. Minor damage to vulnerable structures could occur.

The NWS expects inland gusts to reach 40-50 mph, peaking Tuesday night while gusty winds continue Wednesday.

Gusts could reach 65 mph along the coastline and may hit 60 mph further inland, according to the NWS's regional forecast discussion. Damaging winds, however, are less likely further inland.

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