Active Alerts Belmar, NJ

Coastal Flood Watch
Issued at Fri 3:33 PM Sep. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may beclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water ofunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-proneproperty.Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued at Fri 3:33 PM Sep. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundationabove ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines andtidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feetof inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areasnear shorelines and tidal waterways.* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. Forthe Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Sundayafternoon.* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs incoastal and bayside communities and along inland tidalwaterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage tovulnerable structures may begin to occur. Rip currents cansweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate coastal flooding is likely duringthe Saturday morning high tide cycle; A Coastal Flood Warningwill likely be issued during the next update to cover this hightide cycle.

Recommended Action

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may beclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water ofunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-proneproperty.Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement
Issued at Fri 3:33 PM Sep. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundationabove ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines andtidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feetof inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areasnear shorelines and tidal waterways.* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. Forthe Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Sundayafternoon.* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs incoastal and bayside communities and along inland tidalwaterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage tovulnerable structures may begin to occur. Rip currents cansweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate coastal flooding is likely duringthe Saturday morning high tide cycle; A Coastal Flood Warningwill likely be issued during the next update to cover this hightide cycle.

Recommended Action

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may beclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water ofunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-proneproperty.Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.

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