Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Wednesday Morning

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from 4 to 9 a.m Wednesday, Nov. 23.

Residents on flood-prone streets should consider moving their vehicles to higher ground. High tide at the Ninth Street Bridge on the bay side of Ocean City is 5:51 a.m. Wednesday.

The forecast calls for showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. A south wind 16 to 22 mph will turn from north. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. 

"A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that minor tidal flooding is anticipated," the National Weather Service said in its advisory. "Minor tidal flooding often results in some roads closures. Usually ... the most vulnerable roadways will flood."