Coastal Flood Warning In Effect For Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A winter storm anticipated to bring as much as a foot of snow to northern parts of New Jersey has prompted a coastal flood warning for Ocean County.

The National Weather Service's Mount Holly Office has issued the coastal flood warning through 3 a.m. Wednesday for moderate flooding that forecasters say will cause some road closures and could inundate property.

In addition, gale-force winds are expected, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph possible, the weather service said.

Local authorities are urging those who live in flood-prone areas to move vehicles to higher ground and make sure any loose objects have been secured. The winds could result in isolated power outages, the weather service said.

High tide is about 10 p.m. on the oceanfront Monday night, and about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday along the bayfront areas, according to NOAA.

The greatest impacts are anticipated with the daytime high tides on Tuesday, which will be about 10:20 a.m. on the oceanfront and about 2 p.m. in bayfront areas.

The effects are expected to ease by the time of the evening high tide Tuesday, about 11 p.m. on the oceanfront and about 2:30 a.m. in the backbay areas.