The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning in effect for Ocean City from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. A Wind Advisory and Flash Flood Watch also have been posted.
The latest forecast calls for a coastal storm to bring heavy rain and strong onshore winds starting on Friday evening and continuing through at least Saturday morning. The National Weather Service predicts a level of 6.5 feet on the mean low water (MLW) scale for a high tide at 10:33 a.m. Saturday on the bay side of Ocean City. Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare that prediction to recent and historic tide levels. 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).
