Some Flooding Reported in Toms River as Andrea Hits

As Tropical Storm Andrea moves up the East Coast, bringing heavy rain and possible flash flooding, Toms River is already experiencing some flooding, according to officials. 

Flooding has been reported on Vaughn Avenue, Windsor Avenue and Route 37, according to an alert sent by the Toms River Office of Emergency Management. 

Jersey Shore residents were expected to experience the highest sustained wind speeds – predicted to be around 40 mph – while the entire state would likely see heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding. Tidal flooding was expected to be relatively minimal and limited to the Friday night high tide cycle, however, according to a forecast released by the National Weather Service's office in Mount Holly.

"Please be aware and use caution in flood prone areas," the message reads. "Turn around, don't drown."

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A flash flood watch remains in effect until 8 a.m. Saturday morning, along with a small craft advisory and a gale warning for offshore waters. Seas were expected to build to 5 to 8 feet offshore by Friday night.

The NWS forecast said the storm will likely be offshore by the time it makes it to New Jersey, meaning the strongest winds would be located over the ocean.