NJ rainstorm brings minor flooding, rip current risk to Jersey Shore

The rain has returned.

Between 2 and 4 inches of rain, and upward of 6 to 8 inches, is predicted to fall Friday in New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service. In Monmouth County, Long Branch has seen 7.75 inches of rain. In Ocean County, 5.18 inches of rain has fallen in Point Pleasant Beach.

Rain is expected to continue all day Friday, becoming heavy at times through tonight. Check back for updates throughout the day.

See below for the latest rainfall totals around the Jersey Shore:

NJ rainfall totals: Monmouth County

Totals as of 6:23 p.m. Friday

• Long Branch (SW): 7.75 inches

• Belmar: 6.33 inches

• Neptune City: 6.19 inches

• Monmouth Beach: 5.65 inches

• Neptune: 5.10 inches

• Asbury Park: 4.39 inches

• Little Silver: 3.20 inches

• Howell: 2.26 inches

• Matawan: 1.88 inches

• Sea Girt: 1.72 inches

• Wall Twp.: 1.51 inches

• Manalapan: 1.50 inches

• Colts Neck: 1.43 inches

• Marlboro: 1.37 inches

• Freehold: 1.17 inches

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NJ rainfall totals: Ocean County

Totals as of 6:23 p.m. Friday

• Point Pleasant Beach: 5.18 inches

• Brielle: 4.89 inches

• Brick: 4.14 inches

• Seaside Park: 3.83 inches

• Lakewood: 2.68 inches

• Toms River: 1.74 inches

• Beach Haven: 1.60 inches

• Jackson: 1.48 inches

• Point Pleasant: 1.36 inches

• Barnegat Light: 1.15 inches

• Beachwood: 1.09 inches

Source: https://forecast.weather.gov/

Coastal flood advisory

A Coastal Flood Advisory and High Rip Current Risk are in effect for eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean until 2 p.m. Saturday.

Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Rip currents can be dangerous and can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Water levels will remain elevated into the weekend, with minor or near-minor tidal flooding possible with the high tides through at least Saturday.

If you live in or plan to travel to coastal areas, be aware of the potential for flooding and rip currents. Take precautions to protect yourself and your property.

Sandy Hook high tide

• Friday morning: 1.1 feet above normal

• Friday evening: 1 foot above normal

• Saturday morning: 0.9 feet above normal

• Saturday evening: 0.9 feet above normal

• Sunday morning: 0.8 feet above normal

• Sunday evening: 0.9 feet above normal

Sandy Creek, Manasquan high tide

• Friday morning: 0.7 feet above normal

• Friday evening: 0.6 feet above normal

• Saturday morning: 0.6 feet above normal

• Saturday evening: 0.6 feet above normal

• Sunday morning: 0.5 feet above normal

• Sunday evening: 0.5 feet above normal

Barnegat Bay high tide

• Friday morning: 1 foot above normal

• Friday evening: 0.7 feet above normal

• Saturday morning: 0.6 feet above normal

• Saturday evening: 0.7 feet above normal

• Sunday morning: 0.6 feet above normal

• Sunday evening: 0.6 feet above normal

Source: National Weather Service, Mount Holly

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: NJ weather: Rainfall totals for Monmouth, Ocean County NJ