Hazardous Weather, Coastal Flood Advisory Issued For Middlesex County

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory and hazardous weather outlook for eight New Jersey Counties, including Middlesex.

Up to one foot of flooding above ground level is expected in some areas on Wednesday, with partial or full road closures possible.

The advisory remains in effect from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

“Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways,” the National Weather Service said in the advisory.

“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.”

Vehicles should not be left at locations that are prone to tidal flooding, the NWS said. “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,” the NWS said in the advisory.

The good news, however, is that the gloomy weather is not expected to last beyond Wednesday. Clear skies are expected Thursday, with Friday being sunny.

Here’s the forecast for Wednesday and the next few days:

• Wednesday night: A chance of showers, mainly before 9 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
• Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

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