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The National Weather Service issued the coastal flood warning in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties at 6 a.m. on Monday, Mar. 25. The NWS said the warning would be in effect until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 26.
A storm out in the Atlantic Ocean will increase offshore wind speeds and make waves larger, according to the NWS. That will combine with Monday night's full moon to create "widespread tidal flooding."
The worst flooding was forecasted during the high tides on Monday night and Tuesday morning. Moderate flood was expected in Atlantic City, Great Egg Harbor Bay in Ocean City, Cape May Harbor, and Barnegat Bay.
Minor flooding was forecasted along the Delaware Bay coast in Cumberland and Salem counties. The NWS also said "spotty minor" flooding was possible along the Delaware River in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties.
Flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal communities and along inland tidal waterways, according to the NWS. Some roads may need to be partially or completely closed.
Emergency officials said you should never drive through floodwater and you should take the necessary steps to protect flood-prone property.
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