Mid-Atlantic coastal storm: Live cameras of New Jersey, Delaware shore points
PHILADELPHIA - The New Jersey and Delaware beaches are bracing for a coastal storm that will bring damaging winds and significant flooding.
The storm, which could officially become a nor'easter on Thursday, will last through the weekend and impact coastal areas along the Mid-Atlantic coast.
Coastal storm to impact New Jersey, Delaware beaches
Timeline:
The severity and duration of rainfall, wind, and flooding for the I-95 urban corridor will depend heavily on the final track of the low-pressure center as it tracks northeast.
For New Jersey and Delaware, forecasters expect the system to approach the coast on Friday night and move inland during the weekend. By Saturday, forecasters expect the low-pressure system to push rain far inland, including Philadelphia and beyond.
Rain and wind will continue on Sunday morning, as the storm swirls up the coast towards New England.
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Coastal storm impacts
What we know:
Inland areas surrounding Philadelphia will see gusty conditions, while coastal New Jersey and Delaware face severe marine and coastal flooding hazards.
- Wind hazards: A wind advisory remains in effect along the coast of New Jersey and Delaware through Friday evening for sustained winds of 25–35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. A high wind watch has been issued for the same coastal zones from Friday night through Saturday. Inland areas, including Philadelphia, can expect maximum wind gusts reaching 25 to 30 mph.
- Coastal flooding and marine warnings: A coastal flood warning covers the coast of New Jersey and Delaware through Friday night. The NWS warns that multiple rounds of minor to moderate tidal flooding will impact the Delaware Bay, southern Raritan Bay, the tidal Delaware River, and back bays such as Barnegat Bay and Indian River Bay. Roadways in low-lying coastal areas may become impassable.
- Surf and erosion: High surf and a high risk of dangerous rip currents will persist through Saturday, with seas reaching 8 to 15 feet. Significant beach erosion and dune breaching remain top concerns along exposed beaches.
Live cameras
What you can do:
Watch as the storm rolls in by using the live cameras below. From Atlantic City to Wildwood to Cape May and Rehoboth Beach, you can see how the storm is impacting the shore points in our area.
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Rehoboth Beach
Stone Harbor
Wildwood
The Source: Information provided by the National Weather Service and FOX 29's Weather Authority.