The Atlantic coastline of Delaware is facing a coastal flood warning as Hurricane Erin starts moving up the East Coast, according to the National Weather Service.

The warning will start at 5 p.m. Aug. 20 and run through 2 a.m. Aug. 23. The combination of Erin, a Category 2 hurricane , and high tides will lead to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways in inland Sussex County.

People should expect widespread roadway flooding in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads may become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may start to occur. Hurricane Erin tracker: Storm weakens. Here's how it will impact Delaware

What does a coastal flood warning mean?

A coastal flood warning means

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