Jersey Shore under flood watch as cold front moves into NJ

The Jersey Shore is softening Sunday as strong storms move through the region and residents remain under a coastal flood advisory and flood watch.

Ocean, western Monmouth, Middlesex, Atlantic and southeastern Burlington counties could see a foot of flooding in low-lying and vulnerable areas as a cold front moves into New Jersey later Sunday, according to the National Weather Service’s Mount Holly station. Meteorological.

Residents of Monmouth County are under a flash flood watch from 6:00 p.m. Sunday until 2:00 a.m. Monday, where 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected. Ocean County remains under a coastal flood watch until midnight. Minor flooding is expected along Barnegat Bay and Sandy Hook during high tides Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say 4 inches or more of rain is possible in isolated areas.

Residents in neighborhoods vulnerable to flooding should anticipate road closures and make preparations, according to the weather service.

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High tides and rough surf conditions closed many beaches to swimming Saturday as Tropical Storm Ernesto created dangerous swimming conditions across the eastern United States. A high risk of rip current remains in effect through Monday evening.

Due to potentially dangerous water conditions, swimming was not permitted at Island Beach State Park on Sunday.

Amanda Oglesby is an Ocean County native majoring in education and the environment. She has worked for the press for more than 16 years. Contact her at @OglesbyAPP, [email protected] or 732-557-5701.

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Jersey Shore under flood watch as cold front moves into NJ

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