Residents in Philadelphia and neighboring New Jersey counties are bracing this morning for possible minor coastal flooding, as the National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory effective until 9 AM EDT. According to the advisory, low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways could see up to one foot of inundation above ground level.
The affected areas include Mercer, Gloucester, Camden, and Northwestern Burlington in New Jersey and Delaware, Philadelphia, and Lower Bucks in Pennsylvania. During this time, vulnerable roads along tidal waterways may begin flooding, potentially leading to partial or full road closures, the NWS warns. The advisory stresses that those who must travel should plan for extra time due to the risk of road closures and advises against driving through barricaded areas or water of unknown depth.
The NWS also provides estimated times and impacts of the high tides, such as the Delaware River at Burlington reaching 9.9 feet MLLW at 6 AM, which is 1.8 feet above normal tides and causing minor flooding. Similar conditions are expected for the Delaware River at Philadelphia with a tide of 8.3 feet MLLW at 5 AM, also resulting in minor flooding effects, according to the NWS report.
While today's forecast promises sunny skies with highs nearing 75 degrees, the outlook shifts tonight with the chance of showers increasing after 5 AM. The next few days show a mixed bag of weather for the region, with periods of rain likely Friday before the return of sunny conditions on Saturday. Temperatures are expected to remain mild, with highs in the low 60s over the weekend and dipping into the upper 40s by next Tuesday, the NWS detailed forecast states.
For the rest of the week, the weather service predicts low probabilities for widespread hazardous conditions. However, they encourage weather spotters to report significant conditions as per standard operating procedures. The community can stay informed about potential hazards by visiting the NWS website for updates and preparedness actions, ensuring that residents remain safe during this period of precarious tidal activity.
