Tropical Storm Andrea Archives & Discussion

[Pfishingruven]

Well, no longer an unnamed tropical heavy rain event, Aircraft Reconnaissance Flight this afternoon revealed a closed area of low pressure with sustained tropical storm force winds and have now named the disturbance Tropical Storm Andrea.  This is the first named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. This does not really change anything for our area unless some unintended/forecast strengthening occurs  in the Atlantic, but waters temps are not at their warmest points yet.  I will keep an eye on this and continue to update in this thread.  Still, right now this is a rain event of 2-3 inches.  Greater than 3 inches will cause some river flooding for NJ.  Areas north and west of NJ have some higher risks of inland river flooding (see map below).

Here are some stats:

SUMMARY OF 600 PM EDT...2200 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...25.3N 86.5W
ABOUT 310 MI...500 KM SW OF TAMPA FLORIDA
ABOUT 320 MI...510 KM SSW OF APALACHICOLA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES

Current Satellite Image



Storm Track



Flood Risks

[ped579]

I saw that when it was first posted.  Well at least for the most part all bet 2 trees are removed from the property.  A total of 10 trees are gone, but at least I know they can't damage the house further.  Now all I have to worry about is the wind and flying debris.

[Ms Fish]

Cool charts. Are they new? 

[Pfishingruven]

I saw that when it was first posted.  Well at least for the most part all bet 2 trees are removed from the property.  A total of 10 trees are gone, but at least I know they can't damage the house further.  Now all I have to worry about is the wind and flying debris.

That's good!  I still have trees all around.  Oakridge and Silveridge Sections of town have so many large, old trees...I worry every storm.  Immediately around the house, I only have to worry about 1 tree in the front that shouldn't be a problem.  Hopefully, this won't be much at all!

[Pfishingruven]

Cool charts. Are they new? 

The NWS is always changing there internet technologies around.  I don't think these are really new...I just haven't had to use them before.  There are so many models, charts and data...during big multi-parameter storms like this, it will make your head spin.  The promise from the National Hurricane Center after Sandy was that they will see a storm through from beginning to end...which they will do, but it still does not change which department issues what products on the storm.  For example, here we have precipitation and river flooding possibilities, handled by 2 different offices...

[Pfishingruven]

This thread will host the previous updates on TS Andrea and any discussions, questions, etc.  The TS Andrea thread will be locked and used only for the most current updates.  This was requested last season with various storms, especially Sandy and seemed to work well.

Anyone with any questions, concerns, problems DO NOT hesitate to contact me by email, private message or look up my cell phone # in the contact info!

Be safe !

Thanks,
Matt

[Pfishingruven]

Flash Flood Watch issued for all but Sussex and Warren Counties from Late Thursday Night (tonight) through Late Friday Night.  This is not a surprise and was expected.

Flash Flood Watch
FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
310 PM EDT THU JUN 6 2013

DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ008>010-012>027-PAZ070-071-
101>106-070900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FF.A.0002.130607T0800Z-130608T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
NEW CASTLE-KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-CECIL-KENT MD-
QUEEN ANNES-TALBOT-CAROLINE-MORRIS-HUNTERDON-SOMERSET-MIDDLESEX-
WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-MERCER-SALEM-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-
NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-OCEAN-CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-
ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-WESTERN CHESTER-
EASTERN CHESTER-WESTERN MONTGOMERY-EASTERN MONTGOMERY-UPPER BUCKS-
LOWER BUCKS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILMINGTON...DOVER...GEORGETOWN...
REHOBOTH BEACH...ELKTON...CHESTERTOWN...CENTREVILLE...EASTON...
DENTON...MORRISTOWN...FLEMINGTON...SOMERVILLE...NEW BRUNSWICK...
FREEHOLD...SANDY HOOK...TRENTON...PENNSVILLE...GLASSBORO...
CAMDEN...CHERRY HILL...MOORESTOWN...MOUNT HOLLY...JACKSON...
MILLVILLE...HAMMONTON...CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE...OCEAN CITY...
ATLANTIC CITY...LONG BEACH ISLAND...WHARTON STATE FOREST...
MEDIA...PHILADELPHIA...HONEY BROOK...OXFORD...WEST CHESTER...
KENNET SQUARE...COLLEGEVILLE...POTTSTOWN...NORRISTOWN...
LANSDALE...CHALFONT...PERKASIE...MORRISVILLE...DOYLESTOWN
310 PM EDT THU JUN 6 2013

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF DELAWARE...NORTHEAST
  MARYLAND...NEW JERSEY AND SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA...INCLUDING
  THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN DELAWARE...DELAWARE BEACHES...INLAND
  SUSSEX...KENT AND NEW CASTLE. IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND...
  CAROLINE...CECIL...KENT MD...QUEEN ANNES AND TALBOT. IN NEW
  JERSEY...ATLANTIC...ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY...CAMDEN...CAPE
  MAY...COASTAL ATLANTIC...COASTAL OCEAN...CUMBERLAND...EASTERN
  MONMOUTH...GLOUCESTER...HUNTERDON...MERCER...MIDDLESEX...
  MORRIS...NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON...OCEAN...SALEM...SOMERSET...
  SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON AND WESTERN MONMOUTH. IN SOUTHEAST
  PENNSYLVANIA...DELAWARE...EASTERN CHESTER...EASTERN
  MONTGOMERY...LOWER BUCKS...PHILADELPHIA...UPPER BUCKS...
  WESTERN CHESTER AND WESTERN MONTGOMERY.

* FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT

* LOCATIONS...A PORTION OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...MOST OF NEW
  JERSEY...ALL OF DELAWARE AND MARYLAND`S EASTERN SHORE.

* PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN WILL OCCUR LATE TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY NIGHT.
  GENERAL RAINFALL 1.5 TO 3 INCHES IS EXPECTED IN THE WATCH AREA
  WITH ISOLATED AMOUNTS NEAR 5 INCHES POSSIBLE. IF AMOUNTS EXCEED
  3 INCHES...THE LIKELIHOOD OF RIVER FLOODING INCREASES.

* THE RISK OF FLASH FLOODING IS GREATER WITHIN THE URBAN AREAS OF
  THE METRO INTERSTATE 95 CORRIDOR.

* THERE APPEARS TO BE TWO PRIMARY TIMES WHEN EXCESSIVE SHORT TERM
  RAINFALL COULD OCCUR...EARLY FRIDAY MORNING AND THEN LATE FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON AND EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT WHEN THUNDERSTORMS MAY ALSO OCCUR.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD
TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION
SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.

&&

$$


DRAG
FLOOD WATCH...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
237 PM EDT THU JUN 6 2013

...FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL FRIDAY
INTO SATURDAY...


CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-
070800-
/O.NEW.KOKX.FF.A.0002.130607T1000Z-130608T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX-
NORTHERN NEW LONDON-SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN-
SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX-SOUTHERN NEW LONDON-WESTERN PASSAIC-
EASTERN PASSAIC-HUDSON-WESTERN BERGEN-EASTERN BERGEN-
WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-WESTERN UNION-EASTERN UNION-ORANGE-
PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-
NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)-BRONX-RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)-
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHERN QUEENS-
NORTHERN NASSAU-SOUTHERN QUEENS-SOUTHERN NASSAU-
237 PM EDT THU JUN 6 2013

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW YORK HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT...
  NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY AND SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...INCLUDING THE
  FOLLOWING AREAS...IN SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT...NORTHERN
  FAIRFIELD...NORTHERN MIDDLESEX...NORTHERN NEW HAVEN...NORTHERN
  NEW LONDON...SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD...SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX...
  SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN AND SOUTHERN NEW LONDON. IN NORTHEAST NEW
  JERSEY...EASTERN BERGEN...EASTERN ESSEX...EASTERN PASSAIC...
  EASTERN UNION...HUDSON...WESTERN BERGEN...WESTERN ESSEX...
  WESTERN PASSAIC AND WESTERN UNION. IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...
  BRONX...KINGS (BROOKLYN)...NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)...NORTHEASTERN
  SUFFOLK...NORTHERN NASSAU...NORTHERN QUEENS...NORTHERN
  WESTCHESTER...NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK...ORANGE...PUTNAM...
  RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)...ROCKLAND...SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK...
  SOUTHERN NASSAU...SOUTHERN QUEENS...SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER AND
  SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK.

* FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL SYSTEM ANDREA...COMBINED WITH A SYSTEM
  MOVING IN FROM THE WEST WILL BRING WIDESPREAD RAIN ACROSS THE
  TRI STATE AREA BEGINNING LATE TONIGHT AND LASTING UNTIL
  SATURDAY. RAINFALL AMOUNTS BETWEEN 2 AND 4 INCHES ARE
  FORECASTED...WITH THE HEAVIEST RAIN EXPECTED FRIDAY AFTERNOON
  THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. MAXIMUM HOURLY RATES COULD REACH
  BETWEEN 1 AND 2 INCHES.

* THESE RAINFALL AMOUNTS COULD LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING OF URBAN AND
  POOR DRAINAGE AREAS...AS WELL AS SMALL STREAM FLASH FLOODING.
  MAIN STREAM RIVERS SHOULD REMAIN WITHIN THEIR BANKS. IT SHOULD
  BE STRESSED THAT WHILE WE ARE EXPECTING A PROLONGED PERIOD OF
  RAINFALL...THE MAIN CONCERN DURING THIS TIME PERIOD WILL BE
  FLASHY RESPONSES ACROSS THE URBAN AREAS AND SMALL STREAMS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD
TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION
SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.

&&

$$

[Pfishingruven]

Small Craft Advisory has been issued for all ocean waters, not including New York Harbor/Raritan Bay and Delaware Bay from 2PM Friday (for southern areas) and 5PM Friday (for northern areas) until 2PM Saturday.

Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
253 PM EDT THU JUN 6 2013

ANZ452>455-070900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0057.130607T1600Z-130608T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM LITTLE EGG INLET TO GREAT EGG INLET NJ OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM GREAT EGG INLET TO CAPE MAY NJ OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE MAY NJ TO CAPE HENLOPEN DE OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE HENLOPEN TO FENWICK ISLAND DE OUT 20 NM-
253 PM EDT THU JUN 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT DURING
  FRIDAY EVENING THEN THE WINDS SHIFT TO SOUTHWEST LATE AT NIGHT.

* SEAS...4 TO 8 FEET...ESPECIALLY IN SOUTHEAST SWELLS LATE FRIDAY
  AND FRIDAY NIGHT.

* CONFIDENCE...HIGH CONFIDENCE FOR A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. THERE
  IS A CHANCE FOR AN UPGRADE TO A GALE WARNING IN FUTURE FORECASTS
  ISSUED FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER ARE ANTICIPATED. WINDS AND SEAS
WITHIN THESE RANGES ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
253 PM EDT THU JUN 6 2013

ANZ450-451-070900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0057.130607T2100Z-130608T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK TO MANASQUAN INLET NJ OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MANASQUAN INLET TO LITTLE EGG INLET NJ OUT
20 NM-
253 PM EDT THU JUN 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT LATE FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON SHIFTING TO SOUTHWEST LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* CONFIDENCE...HIGHEST IN THE SEAS AND SOUTHEAST SWELLS REACHING 5 FEET
  LATE FRIDAY OR FRIDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 5 FEET OR GREATER ARE ANTICIPATED. WINDS AND SEAS
WITHIN THESE RANGES ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

[ped579]

Hey Matt,

Here we gowith a new season.  All the trees are down around the house esxcept fro 2 they are on the west part of the house.  The prevailing winds should not give them any problem as the nor'easters and the hurricanes all have winds out of the north east or the south east for the most part.

I just could not get myself to have all the trees cut down.

[Pfishingruven]

Hey Matt,

Here we gowith a new season.  All the trees are down around the house esxcept fro 2 they are on the west part of the house.  The prevailing winds should not give them any problem as the nor'easters and the hurricanes all have winds out of the north east or the south east for the most part.

I just could not get myself to have all the trees cut down.

Hey Paul,

Right into a new season...it never ends!  Looking at a new area coming off of Africa already.  They are calling for an active season...not that I want or need any more storms, but nothing we can control.

I should be OK with the trees too...I hope.  We'll see.  I just installed a rain gauge, quickly, in time for this event.  I am volunteering with CoCoRAHS and its a good learning experience for the kids.

 

[Pfishingruven]

This is the latest briefing from the NWS Mid Atlantic River Forecast Center on TS Andrea.

NWS MARFC Briefing

[Pfishingruven]

Here is the latest Briefing from NWS PHI

NWS PHI TS Andrea Briefing #3

The NWS Mid Atlantic River Forecast Center has issued an updated river forecast.  If you live near any major rivers, please check these forecasts and keep up to date with real time monitoring data at the links below.  If there is anything confusing, please feel free to contact me.

NWS MARFC Forecast



River Monitoring

Moderate Flooding:

Millstone River @ Blackwells Mills, NJ

Minor Flooding:

North Branch Rancocas Creek @ Pemberton, NJ

Near Flood Stage:

Ramapo River

Peqannock River

Ramapo River

Pompton River

Rockaway River

Saddle River

Passaic River

Passaic River

North Branch of the Raritan

Raritan River

Raritan River

Assunpink Creek

[Pfishingruven]

Really no changes with this forecast tonight.  Andrea made landfall at Horseshoe Beach, FL and has crossed most of the state and is now heading into Georgia.  The storm has already weakened some and most of the rain around the middle of the storm has rained out.

Stats:

SUMMARY OF 800 PM EDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...29.8N 83.0W
ABOUT 15 MI...20 KM NNE OF CROSS CITY FLORIDA
ABOUT 45 MI...70 KM W OF GAINESVILLE FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.29 INCHES







***I am keeping the original post as not much has changed and there is important information found in that post!

[Pfishingruven]

As of the 5PM update from the NHC Tropical Storm Andrea has transitioned to a Post Tropical Low.  This does not change any of the forecasts, nor the effects NJ will feel.  This change over and track has been right on with their forecast.  Heavy rains still affecting much of the state and will continue into the overnight.  There is still a lot of moisture south of the area.  Stay alert to any flooding concerns.

BULLETIN
POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE ANDREA ADVISORY NUMBER   9
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL012013
500 PM EDT FRI JUN 07 2013

...ANDREA BECOMES POST-TROPICAL...
...NHC ADVISORIES WILL CONTINUE...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...36.1N 77.8W
ABOUT 55 MI...90 KM ENE OF RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM WSW OF NORFOLK VIRGINIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 28 MPH...44 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.41 INCHES

[Pfishingruven]

EXPIRED


Flash Flood Warning for Salem and Cumberland Counties.

Flash Flood Warning
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
NJC011-033-080230-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FF.W.0004.130607T2228Z-130608T0230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
628 PM EDT FRI JUN 7 2013

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY NJ HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
  SALEM COUNTY...
  NORTHWESTERN CUMBERLAND COUNTY...

* UNTIL 1030 PM EDT...

* AT 619 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED
VERY HEAVY RAIN OVER NORTHWESTERN CUMBERLAND  AND SALEM COUNTIES.

* LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO BRIDGETON.

ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF ONE TO TWO INCHES ARE POSSIBLE IN THE
WARNED AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FLASH FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT FLOODING IS IMMINENT OR OCCURRING.
IF YOU ARE IN THE WARNING AREA MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND IMMEDIATELY.
RESIDENTS LIVING ALONG STREAMS AND CREEKS SHOULD TAKE IMMEDIATE
PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CROSS
SWIFTLY FLOWING WATERS OR WATERS OF UNKNOWN DEPTH BY FOOT OR IN AN
AUTOMOBILE. TURN AROUND DON`T DROWN!

&&

LAT...LON 3971 7550 3978 7540 3971 7536 3969 7531
      3968 7526 3966 7524 3967 7520 3957 7507
      3928 7529 3934 7534 3935 7539 3943 7547
      3947 7555 3957 7552 3960 7556 3964 7556

$$

KRUZDLO

[Hotrod]

LBI Today...

[youtube=640,390]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EG2LhHvM-E&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

[Pfishingruven]

That's all rain water, not tidal water right?

[Hotrod]

Yes.. it was low tide..

[Pfishingruven]

  What a mess...again!  That happens often on the barrier islands (not to this extent).  I guess when you are at or below sea level, it's like a bowl.  The need better drainage.