COASTAL FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR: Rockingham County ...A strong nor`easter will affect the area today with lingering effects tonight... .Intensifying low pressure was centered south of cape cod early this morning. Strong...Storm force northeasterly winds have rapidly developed this morning over the coastal waters...With nearshore waves in the 10 to 15 foot range. The large waves...In combination with about a two foot storm surge will allow the storm tides to approach the 12 foot mllw flood stage in portland...Maine and the 11 foot flood stage in hampton...New hampshire around the 430 am high tide. For this afternoon`s high tide...Nearshore waves will continue to increase to around 20 feet. However...Storm tides will not be as high as this mornings tide due to winds shifting to the north. Nevertheless...Both the morning and afternoon high tides will be accompanied by minor coastal flooding...Moderate splash-over and beach erosion. The most vulnerable communities will be northeast facing beaches along coastal york and coastal rockingham counties which will be exposed to large...Battering waves. ...Coastal flood warning remains in effect until 6 pm est this evening... * Location...Coastal cumberland...Coastal york and coastal rockingham counties. * Impacts...Minor coastal flooding and moderate splashover and beach erosion are likely around high tide. * Timing...Within a couple hours either side of high tides at 430 am and 530 pm today.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 08:26:17 +0000