Coastal Flood Advisory For Jersey Shore: NJ Weekend Weather

JERSEY SHORE — The long holiday weekend ahead will be a wet one at Jersey Shore, with rain forecasted and 10 New Jersey counties under a coastal flooding advisory.

As of Friday, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Salem, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties were placed under the advisory, which lasts through 8 p.m. Sunday. The worst of the flooding is expected between Saturday and Sunday morning, the National Weather Service said.

Onshore flow will increase and tide cycles remain elevated from the new moon on Wednesday. Widespread minor to locally moderate coastal flooding will develop with the high tides this weekend. The worst of the flooding looks to be Saturday morning and Sunday morning.
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"Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways," the agency said. "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."

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 National Weather Service added. "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."

There is a chance of showers on Saturday, with new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible, according to the National Weather Service. On Sunday, there is also a 60 percent chance of rain.

While Columbus Day is likely to be dry, the sky will be mostly cloudy.

Here's the latest forecast:

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Columbus Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.