Coastal Flood Watch In Effect In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ ? The rain has turned to a drizzle, but some effects of the overnight storm are lingering Thursday as a coastal flood watch is in effect, the National Weather Service said.

The watch is in effect until 1 p.m. Thursday as the combination of runoff and high tides may inundate low-lying areas along the bays and the ocean, according to forecasters at the Mount Holly office. Up to 1 foot of water above ground level is possible, the weather service said.

High tide in the Toms River is 12:29 p.m. Oceanfront high tide was just before 9 a.m. Thursday and the evening high tide is 9:28 p.m.

If you are in an area prone to flooding, take precautions ? if possible, move cars to higher ground and don't drive through flood waters.

Drizzle is possible for the rest of Thursday along with cloudy skies. Temperatures will remain in the low to mid-50s, the weather service said.