Coastal Flood Warning issued September 22 at 4:14PM EDT until September 25

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half 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 High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves
of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal
Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM
Wednesday to 1 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, 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. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is likely
through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal
flooding could continue through Friday or perhaps longer.