Weather Alerts For Cape May, NJ

# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM EDT TUESDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 19/03 PM 5.0 0.4 1.0 None 20/03 AM 4.8 0.2 1.5 None 20/04 PM 5.9 1.3 1.8 None 21/05 AM 6.1 1.5 2.6 Minor 21/04 PM 6.6 2.0 2.5 Minor 22/05 AM 6.2 1.6 2.2 Minor Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 19/03 PM 4.6 0.6 1.0 None 20/04 AM 4.4 0.4 1.4 None 20/05 PM 5.5 1.5 1.8 Minor 21/05 AM 5.4 1.4 2.1 Minor 21/05 PM 6.1 2.1 2.3 Minor 22/06 AM 5.6 1.6 2.1 Minor Cape May Harbor at Cape May MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 19/03 PM 5.3 0.2 0.8 None 20/04 AM 5.2 0.1 1.6 None 20/04 PM 6.4 1.3 1.9 Minor 21/05 AM 6.4 1.3 2.5 Minor 21/05 PM 7.0 1.9 2.4 Minor 22/06 AM 6.5 1.4 2.2 Minor Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 19/03 PM 3.1 0.6 0.8 None 20/04 AM 3.2 0.7 1.3 None 20/04 PM 3.9 1.4 1.6 Minor 21/05 AM 4.2 1.7 2.1 Minor 21/05 PM 4.3 1.8 1.9 Minor 22/06 AM 4.0 1.5 1.8 Minor # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. WHEN From 3 PM to 9 PM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Additional elevated high tide cycles beyond Tuesday evening are expected with additional coastal flood hazards likely being needed. ISSUED AT Monday, October 19, 2026 at 3:54 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Coastal Atlantic, Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Ocean, Ocean, Southeastern Burlington