Updated: Wednesday July 23, 6:15 p.m.
Hours after issuing a coastal flood advisory for Lower Bucks County, the National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for the region beginning Friday morning and expiring later in the evening.
Forecasters say “Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 degrees possible.”
“Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events,” NWS said.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory for the Lower Bucks County area to be in effect from 11 p.m. Wednesday night until 4 a.m. Thursday.
NWS forecasters say there will be up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways in New Jersey areas of Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington and also Lower Bucks, Delaware and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania could be affected.
Expected impacts are flooding on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways and some partial or full road closures are possible. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Time of high total tides from today, July 23 to Friday, July 25 are approximate to the nearest hour, forecasters say:
Delaware River at Philadelphia
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.2 ft, Moderate 9.2 ft, Major 10.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
23/01 PM 7.1 0.4 1.3 None
24/01 AM 8.6 1.9 1.5 Minor
24/02 PM 7.1 0.4 1.2 None
25/02 AM 8.4 1.7 1.3 Minor
25/03 PM 7.0 0.3 1.1 None
Delaware River at Burlington
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.3 ft, Moderate 10.3 ft, Major 11.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 2.6 ft, Major 3.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
23/02 PM 8.5 0.8 1.6 None
24/02 AM 9.9 2.2 1.7 Minor
24/03 PM 8.6 0.9 1.6 None
25/03 AM 9.9 2.2 1.7 Minor
25/04 PM 8.6 0.9 1.6 None
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