More than a million people in New Jersey have been warned of “costly” repairs if they leave their vehicles in vulnerable areas during tidal floods on Wednesday.
Why it matters
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly, New Jersey, published a notice of coastal floods in the middle of the threat of minor tidal floods on Wednesday. The opinion said that the expected flood could close vulnerable roads and damage vehicles left in locations subject to floods.
Nowsweek Contacted the NWS office at Mount Holly by phone to comment.
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What to know
The opinion of the coastal floods warns between half a step and 1 flooding foot in the coastal areas and bass bay.
“At this level, the floods begin on the most vulnerable roads in coastal communities and bay, and along the interior tidal lanes,” said the opinion. “Partial or complete road closures are possible.”
Notices are in place along the entire Atlantic coast of New Jersey and include areas such as Atlantic City, Ocean City, Linwood and Toms River.
The opinion warns residents not to leave vehicles in the areas subject to floods and not to cross flooding because vehicles can be damaged, resulting in costly repairs.
People in the affected areas have been asked not to leave their vehicles in one place in tidal floods and not to cross flood waters.
“Water can be deeper than you think,” said the opinion. “You will get in danger and your vehicle can be damaged, which will result in costly repairs.”
In addition to the opinion of coastal floods, NWS Mount Holly weather warned against the high risk of dangerous currents on the Atlantic beaches.
Similar opinions extend to the east coast and have been published for parts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Delaware and other states.
What people say
NWS Mount Holly, on X: “Due to a flow of persistent, several cycles of minor tidal floods are planned to start with the high tide cycle of this evening. Additional tidal floods are expected on Wednesday and perhaps Thursday. A high risk of RIP currents remains until Wednesday.”
NWS Mount Holly, in an opinion of coastal floods: “An opinion of coastal floods means that minor tidal floods are expected. The minor tidal floods often cause road closings. Usually, the most vulnerable roads will flood.”
What happens next
Most opinions are expected to expire on Wednesday afternoon. Similar opinions could be re -moved on Thursday. People in affected areas should follow local weather guidelines.
