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State: NJ Total alerts: 12 Updated: Sep 23, 2026 4:04pm EDT

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Gloucester; Camden; Northwestern Burlington; Delaware; Philadelphia; Lower Bucks
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower Bucks. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs along tidal waterways. Some roads become impassable. Minor damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread tidal flooding could continue through at least Friday night's high tide or perhaps longer.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
New Castle; Salem
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs along tidal waterways. Some roads become impassable. Minor damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread minor tidal flooding could continue through into the weekend.

Coastal Flood Warning

Area
Ocean; Atlantic; Cape May; Southeastern Burlington
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within Barnegat Bay.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Middlesex; Western Monmouth
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Middlesex and Western Monmouth. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Localized moderate tidal flooding impacts cannot be ruled out. Widespread minor tidal flooding could continue into the weekend.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Cumberland
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Cumberland. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized moderate tidal flooding impacts cannot be ruled out. Widespread minor tidal flooding could continue into the weekend.

Coastal Flood Warning

Area
Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 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 High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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 expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within the back bays.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Eastern Monmouth
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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... Localized moderate tidal flooding impacts cannot be ruled out. Widespread minor tidal flooding could continue into the weekend.

High Surf Advisory

Area
Eastern Monmouth
High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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... Localized moderate tidal flooding impacts cannot be ruled out. Widespread minor tidal flooding could continue into the weekend.

High Surf Advisory

Area
Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean
High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 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 High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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 expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within the back bays.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Eastern Monmouth
Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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... Localized moderate tidal flooding impacts cannot be ruled out. Widespread minor tidal flooding could continue into the weekend.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean
Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 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 High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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 expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially within the back bays.

Wind Advisory

Area
Delaware Beaches; Eastern Monmouth; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean
Wind Advisory issued September 23 at 2:34PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Plainfield.

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