Coastal Flooding, Wind Expected From Pre-Valentine's Day Winter Storm On Jersey Shore

While many parts of the Jersey Shore won't see snow, a winter storm is expected to bring some issues right before Valentine's Day, forecasters said.

A coastal flood threat map from the National Weather Service.
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

Chris Spiker

02/12/2024 1:22 p.m.

According to the National Weather Service, moderate coastal flooding is forecasted from Perth Amboy to Cape May on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Minor flooding coastal flooding is expected along the Delaware Bay and Delaware River.

Parts of Burlington, Cumberland, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties are expected to get about an inch of snow. While inland Atlantic County could see some snow, the coast and Cape May County aren't forecasted to receive any accumulation.

A coastal flood warning is in effect for Atlantic, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties. Monmouth and Ocean also are under a wind advisory, with 40-to-50 mile-per-hour gusts possible.

Coastal flooding is expected to be the most severe during high tides on Monday night, Feb. 12, and Tuesday, Feb. 13. Gale force winds could create up to nine-foot waves.

Areas of northern New Jersey are expected to see six to 12 inches of snow.

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