Coastal Flood Warning

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EDT Friday.

* 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding, especially within the back bays.