The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday.
The advisory predicts a level of 5.9 feet on the mean low water (MLW) scale for a high tide at 7:10 a.m. Sunday on the bay side of Ocean City at the Ninth Street Bridge. Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare the prediction to other recent and historic tide levels. If predicted rain coincides with high tide, conditions could be worse.
Street flooding is likely prior to high tide and may last for several hours. Vehicles should be moved from areas that typically experience tidal flooding. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are typically at higher elevation. Parking will be available at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 20 North Shore Road in Marmora (please read letter from Trinity if you take advantage of this service).
For your safety and the protection of your vehicle and neighboring properties, never attempt to drive through flood waters, and do not drive around barricades.
Temperatures are expected to drop rapidly through Sunday and into Monday. Please use extreme caution on sidewalks and roadways that could be icy.
