Coastal flood advisory through midday
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the Upper Delaware Bay Shore through noon today.
The advisory warns of minor tidal flooding which could happen during high tide today from 9:45 a.m. through 11:45 a.m. Local road flooding is possible, which could be made worse by rain in the forecast.
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