The National Weather Service in Philadelphia has issued a coastal flood advisory for several areas in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, effective until 10 p.m. EDT this evening. Areas affected include Gloucester, Camden, and Northwestern Burlington in New Jersey, as well as Delaware, Philadelphia, and Lower Bucks in Pennsylvania. According to the forecast, there is the potential for up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during this time.
Residents in the advisory zones should be alert as flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways and some roads may be partially or fully closed. Precautionary actions are recommended to protect flood-prone property. The NWS advises not to drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth and to allow extra time for travel if necessary. The weather outlook, while being watchful for showers with a slight precipitation chance in the coming days, lays out conditions that are mostly cloudy with highs touching the low to mid-70s.
Specific tidal information provided for the Delaware River at Philadelphia and Burlington indicates that minor flooding is expected in the evening with a high tide of 8.7 feet MLLW in Philadelphia and 9.7 feet MLLW in Burlington, both correlating approximately to a 2.0 feet rise above mean higher high water (MHHW). The detailed forecast for the week anticipates a mixture of cloud cover and some sunshine, with chances of showers and potential thunderstorms midweek.
Following the advisory, the forthcoming week appears to bring a varied climate canvas. Thursday will likely see mostly cloudy skies with a high near 80, whereas the weekend promises more sun-angled respite, with temperatures ranging in the mid-70s. In the nights, the thermometers are expected to dip into the 60s. Amidst this meteorological dance, "a chance of showers and thunderstorms" persists for Wednesday night, as reported by the NWS, suggesting the need for umbrellas and caution in equal measure.
