Sent: September 20 at 10:26AM EDT

Expires: September 21 at 8:00PM EDT

Event: Rip Current Statement

Description:

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...With moderate flooding, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Target Area:

  • Eastern Monmouth