On Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. a coastal flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Thursday 5 p.m. until Saturday 2 a.m. for Monmouth County.

The weather service states, “One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.”

“At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,” comments the weather service. “A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be pre

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