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Published on April 07, 2024
Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for New Jersey and Pennsylvania, NWS Warns of Overnight RisksSource: Unsplash/ Jonathan Ford

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a warning for potential minor coastal flooding across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Residents in Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Delaware, Philadelphia, and Lower Bucks are advised to remain vigilant as a coastal flood advisory is currently in effect from midnight tonight to 5 AM EDT Monday.

According to the NWS, vulnerable areas may experience "up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways." It has been indicated that flooding starts on the roads that are most susceptible along tidal waterways, leading to possible partial or full road closures. Motorists are urged to take extra precautions and to not drive through barricaded or flooded areas.

Meanwhile, Philadelphia's weather battles with sporadic sprinkles adding a damp complexity to the mostly sunny day forecasted, with a high aimed near 57 degrees. The evening expects to see the skies clear gradually, as the low hovers around 37 degrees.

The outlook for the week is variable, with mostly sunny skies on Monday and a high near 64 degrees, as the weather service also flags minor coastal flooding possibilities into Tuesday. The inconsistency continues with chances of showers beginning Tuesday night and escalating throughout the week. "Showers likely," states the advisory for the latter half with a high of precipitation chances reaching 90% by Thursday night.

For those looking to keep abreast of the latest updates on the weather and related hazards, the National Weather Service recommends visiting their website for more detailed information. Precautionary measures are advised to protect against the potential of flooding and the disruptions it may cause to daily life and property. Relevant updates and additional details about the forecast and advisory remain accessible through the NWS official website at forecast.weather.gov.