Manasquan Alert On Coastal Storm

An offshore coastal storm will strengthen overnight and continue to affect the Manasquan area through early Saturday, officials said.

Surge values are currently running around 2.5 feet and will build to over 3 feet by this evening's high tide, resulting in moderate coastal flooding tonight and tomorrow.

The following are the times of high tide at Manasquan Inlet:

6 PM Thursday - moderate

7 AM Friday - moderate

7 PM Friday - minor to moderate

The following areas may be affected by this event:

Main Street... east of Lockwood, including Sims, Pershing, Pearce & Meadow… Second, Thirdand Fourth Avenues… Brielle Road, Deep Creek Drive, Captains Court and Long Avenue…Riddle, Pickle, Tarpon & Pompano Ave… areas within 1 block of the Glimmer Glass andWatsons Creek including all of River, Holly, Watson & Perrine… as well as areas adjacent toStockton Lake.

If you live in or near areas prone to tidal flooding, please take the necessary actions to secure outdoor objects and move vehicles to higher ground before the high tides begin.

Residents should anticipate street flooding at least 3 hours before and after the times of high tide and Main Street and Brielle Road may become impassable for a period of time.

Plans should be made in advance should road closures occur.

Stay tuned to 1620AM, your local media and internet outlets for latest updates and be alert for future advisories, watches or warnings from the National Weather Service.