COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 21 at 3:55AM EDT until September 21 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this

afternoon to 5 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.