On Saturday at 3:12 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory in effect until 10 a.m. for Ocean County. The weather service states, "Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas along the Back Bays of Barnegat Bay near shorelines and tidal waterways." "Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected," states the weather service. "If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth....

On Tuesday at 6:02 p.m. a coastal flood statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Tuesday between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. for Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service states, "Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (2.3 to 12.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water)." "Roads remain passable. Shallow pockets of flooding less than one foot deep affect more vulnerable coastal roads along the North Shore from Salem and...