NEW YORK CITY, NY – A Coastal Flood Advisory has been announced for Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and southeast Burlington counties due to expected minor coastal flooding from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.
The advisory comes amidst forecasts of several rounds of rain, potentially heavy at times, with an accumulation of 1-3 inches anticipated from tonight through Thursday. The heaviest rainfall is expected between Tuesday and Wednesday, raising concerns for urban-type flooding, particularly in areas experiencing higher rainfall rates.
Particularly at risk are the northern New Jersey coastlines, including areas like Barnegat Bay, where minor to local moderate coastal flooding is possible, exacerbated by a period of onshore gale force winds later Tuesday and Wednesday. Additionally, there’s a possibility of stronger thunderstorms accompanied by hail later Tuesday afternoon.
The impact of flooding will largely depend on the intensity and placement of the heaviest rains, given the prolonged nature of this weather event. While confidence in the occurrence of several rain rounds is high, there is moderate certainty regarding the specifics of the forecast.