NJ Weather 101: Coastal flooding categories, explained
Any time there is a significant storm system approaching the Jersey Shore, residents collectively hold their breath. Coastal flooding happens several times every year, as strong winds push ocean water toward our coastline. It s called storm surge. And it often leads to challenging travel conditions, property damage, and other water-induced headaches.
I want to share two useful resources I reference for coastal flood guidance. Both basically produce the same tide forecast information, but displayed in a slightly different form. (The first link here clearly delineates flood stages and statistics for each tide gauge, while the second breaks down each surge component over time.)
Snow, rain, ice, wind, coastal flooding, and extreme cold are all on the table for New Jersey from this significant winter storm, Wednesday into Thursday.
We're tracking a dynamic duo of winter storms this week. A minor one for Monday. And a more significant, impactful nor'easter on Wednesday and Thursday.
King Tides to impact San Diego coastline through Tuesday
and last updated 2020-12-13 13:15:04-05
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) The National Weather Service warned of minor coastal flooding ahead of a King Tide set to hit the San Diego County coastline Monday and Tuesday.
The event forced the agency to issue a beach hazards statement from Sunday night through Tuesday evening.
Surf will begin to build late Sunday, peaking Monday and Tuesday. By Tuesday night, the surf is expected to diminish, the agency said.
High tides Monday will be 6.9 feet at 8 a.m. High tide on Tuesday will be 6.8 feet at 8:40 a.m.