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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 3:26PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot ofinundation above ground level in low-lying areas nearshorelines and tidal waterways.* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesdayevening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDTTuesday.* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the mostvulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and alonginland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures arepossible. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Coastal Flood Advisory for the hightide cycle Tuesday afternoon is mainly for tidal flooding inLittle Assawoman Bay, the Indian River Inlet, and the backbays.If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may beclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water ofunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-proneproperty.Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.

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