Introduction: Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal flood advisories were issued by
the National Weather Service for multiple

Massachusetts and New Jersey counties,
effective Friday, October 18. Advisory
included three New Jersey counties,
running from 7 am to 1 pm ET, and seven
Massachusetts counties from 10 am to 3 pm ET.

“Up to one foot of inundation above ground
level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways,”
the NWS said in the advisory.

“Up to one foot of inundation above ground
level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways,”
the NWS said in the advisory.
The following counties in
New Jersey and
Massachusetts have been
named in the advisory:

New Jersey

Cumberland
Atlantic
Cape May

Massachusetts

Essex
Suffolk
Norfolk
Plymouth
Barnstable
Dukes
Nantucket

“Shallow pockets of flooding less
than one foot deep”
would impact coastal
roads along the North
Shore from Salem and
Gloucester to Newburyport in Massachusetts,
the NWS said.

“Rough surf will likely cause
some splash over onto coastal roads around the
time of high tide,” it added.
While referring to the safety
of the residents and property,
the weather service issued the
following important advisories:

Roads could be closed,
so drivers must prepare accordingly.
Drivers have been advised to not
drive through water of unknown depth.
Precaution has been recommended
for flood-prone properties.

What is a Flood Advisory?

A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding is
expected to cause significant inconvenience
but is not severe enough to warrant a warning.
It serves as a caution to the public that
certain weather conditions
could lead to minor flooding,
which might disrupt daily activities and
potentially pose a threat if
proper precautions are not taken.