Wave heights a big problem. The strongest wave heights right now from lbi to rehoboth right off shore were looking at 12 to 15foot waves and this unfortunately is causing a lot of beach erosion and a lot of coastal flooding. And then we have the winds. They are whipping. A peak wind gust tuckerton 52 miles an hour. Were talking about Tropical Storm force winds and this has nothing to do with a hurricane. Delaware bay 48 Miles Per Hour, lbi47. The same in ocean city and North Beach Haven reporting a peak wind gust of 44 Miles Per Hour. Unfortunately the winds will still be a factor right into the weekend. Its going to take awhile for things to quiet down. For details on that and the latest on Hurricane Joaquin lets head over to meteorologist adam joseph. Yeah, these peak wind gusts are going to remain the strongest at the shore as we get into your saturday, so if we take a look at the map in total, from lancaster reading allentown through the day tomorrow wind gusts around 20, 30 miles an hour. For wilmington, philadelphia, trenton, the delaware valley, 30 to 40 miles an hour, very similar to today, maybe a little higher early in the morning. And then right along the shore winds gusting still 40 to 55 miles an hour and that trend with that northeasterly wind will continue to pile up the water not only into tonight, saturday, saturday night and throughout the day on sunday, so coastal Flood Warnings remain into effect into the end of the weekend, moderate to major flooding expected. What you witnessed today down there, that will be repeated at least four more times as we get into the weekend. The next high tide of concern is around midnight. Waves will continue to be six to 10 feet t the back bays, the delaware bay into the Delaware River the also expecting some of that flooding during the high advertisement as we takhightide. With Hurricane Joaquin winds down to 125 miles an hour. Still a major category three hurricane, it was a category four an hour ago. It is starting to lift now to the north away from the bahamas and again that low pressure that is near Jacksonville Florida is not going to capture joaquin so joaquin will keep its own track as it heads to the north and eventually northeast and it will be just off of our coast i say just but its many hundreds of miles as a category one on monday. So the only thing joaquin is going to do for any coastline along the u. S. Is just bring some higher waves early next week. Monica, when meteorologist cecily tynan comes back shell talk about the return of sun and a really nice sevenday to show you coming up a little bit later. Thank you adam. Well the jersey shore as you heard is being hit hardest by this storm. The rough surf is already eating away at the beaches and roads throughout shore towns are under water tonight. Action News Reporter eva pilgrim live in North Wildwood to show us condition there is right now. Eva. Reporter monica, we are seeing some improving conditions as far as the flood waters go. The wind still a major issue here tonight. You can see the roads have started to clear almost completely now at this hour, but the wind, if you look at that flag up there, whipping around. The wind is absolutely brutal. Now, just to show you how high the water was at some point, let me just show you some of the erosion here of this flower bed. You can see the chips that were here have been pushed all the way through the grass and theres actually two layers of floods you can see where it was at its absolute highest. This flood water is moving with the tide and right now were at low tide so the water has moved out. However, people here are waiting for the next high tide to roll in. Water rushes down streets where cars usually drive. The water is already up to my second step. Reporter this area of North Wildwood is prone to flooding during heavy rain and storms. The residents say its not usually this bad. Its already hard to see where the back bay ends and the island begins and the rain isnt anywhere near done. Thats kind of little bit scary cars it may get very high. This is the worst weve seen for awhile, so were real just hoping that it doesnt get as bad as sandy. Reporter the flooding has closed down the roads around the restaurant keeping the regulars away. Cane keeps watch over the water out the window. Hurricane sandy i lost my whole first floor. Reporter today she already has water up to her second step. My kids just bought me a car and i have it off the island. Im not taking any chances. Reporter as the rain continues to fall, sand bags stand watch over businesses that have already closed. Even with the flooding, yes, i wouldnt want to be anywhere else. Wait and see. Reporter back out here live in North Wildwood, you heard adam mention that the next high tide is expected about midnight. We talked with police here. They arent too concerned that this next round of flooding at high tide will be any worse than what weve already seen. Of course, they have the roads still closed down but people are starting to be able to drive along them at this hour. Were live here in North Wildwood, eva pilgrim channel6 action news. Eva, thank you. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie let residents know today the state is prepared to deal with the effects of coastal flooding. He was in Sea Isle City around noon today to give an update. The good news is, of course, Hurricane Joaquin no longer is a threat but the state of emergency declared by the governor yesterday remains in place tonight. As weve shown you the heavy rain and strong winds are causing flooding and beach erosion all along the jersey shore. Were not getting the amount of rain that we thought initially we were going get which is good news from a flooding perspective but were still going have moderate to major flooding in our four southern counties in cape may Atlantic Cumberland and salem. So we need to be prepared for that. Governor christie added shelters are in place if evacuations are issued. And keep an eye on this nasty weather with 6abc. Com weather. Were updating the latest reports from our Action News Team along with videos and photos of the flooded areas. Were also keeping a watchful eye on Hurricane Joaquin as it heads north. Investigators now say they have recovered 13 weapons from the shooter who killed nine people in oregon yesterday, six weapons at the killing scene, seven weapons at his apartment. All were purchased legally, seven of them by Chris Harper Mercer or his family in the last three years. Detectives are not saying yet if they have a clear motive for the shootings. Oregons governor said we have to prevent these Mass Shootings but that today its time to help the community heal. We can honor the lives lost at Umpqua Community college best by remembering what it means to be a caring community. To demonstrate more kindness. Respect each other more. And take the time to truly connect to the people around us. Meantime six of the injured at the college remain at two different hospitals. One was slot in the head. Another was hit in the spine. New tonight, Philadelphia Police have released Surveillance Video of a man suspected of raping a 20yearold female student at Temple University. Happened early this week right next to the campus. Action News Reporter john rawlins has the latest on the investigation. Reporter police have video of the man they believe is the suspect in mondays robbery and rape. He is seen here riding the subway near broad and eerie sometime after monday nights attack. What investigators dont have at this point is his name. We believe this is our suspect in this particular crime. Hes as yet unidentified. Were asking the public to help us. Reporter it was monday evening not long after 11 00 p. M. When a temple student was on her way home from the library as she neared a construction site she heard footsteps. She turned as man who Police Believe to be this man struck her telling the victim not to scream,. He produced a weapon, a small handgun, forced the victim behind a construction pod or dumpster in the 1400 block of carlisle street where he robbed her and then sexually assaulted her before he fled the location. Reporter captain darby said there was a spate of reported robberies last weekend not far from mondays robbery and attack. One theory being examined he says, this man could be responsible for at least one of those earlier robberies so, if you recognize the man in the video the police would like to get him off the streets and are urging you to call 686 tips. In north philadelphia, john rawlins channel6 action news. It has taken almost a week but the ben franklin parkway is completely reopened following the papal visit. Crews have been working since last sunday night right after pope francis left to take down the massive stage and fencing along the parkway. The final part eakins oval reopened this afternoon. All right, speaking of traffic, lets see how things are rolling out there on a friday rush hour. T. G. I. F. To you, matt pelman. Yes, indeed. That parkway will close again on sunday unfortunately but for a good reason, for the puerto rican and pulaski day parades. Were happy it is opened this afternoon rick and monica. Cross one problem off the list. Now there are just about 50 to go including this disabled vehicle on the schuylkill eastbound just past the roosevelt boulevard. He was trying to make it off to the side, didnt quite make it so now hes taking out the two right lanes jamming traffic eastbound coming away from city avenue. But the westbound travel time is worse. A solid line now from girard avenue the whole way out to 202 in king of prussia. Thats where that crash that we told you about last half hour is now off to the side. The schuylkill delays causing jams on the southbound side of the roosevelt boulevard headed towards 76 and northbound blocked up from the schuylkill up to broad street as it is most afternoons. Still have that flooding on 95 northbound side near allegheny. Jams coming north of washington avenue. Had an earlier crash on the southbound northeast extension. Thats gone. Now theres one on the northbound side approaching lansdale. So speeds are just in the 20s coming north of the midcounty tollsly and in paoli we still have that downed tree closing sugartown road. High water near glen avenue near 30. Several vehicles are actually stuck in the water there. Thats were we dont want to z turn around dont drown is what cecily always says. Much more to come. A big change to the way some folks perform cpr is helping people get over the fear of jumping in to save someone who stopped breathing. Details next in health check. Meantime looking live from sky6 hd at Philadelphia International airport. And the run ways are soaked tonight. Meteorologist cecily tynan has an update on your accuweather forecast for a very wet weekend when we come right back. Mom this is hugely important. Is there anywhere in your house i can get a good signal . Anyway, you were saying. Its a tragic love story. I love tragedy. What is that noise . What . Im on set. What movie . Im shooting a movie about laundry. Leave slow internet behind. 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The important thing is to put the hands on the center of the chest, push hard and fast 100 times a minute and keep doing it until the paramedics arrive. And they say dont be afraid that youll hurt someone if an adult collapses and is unresponsive, they have already had cardiac arrest and certainly cpr wont hurt them even if its not done right. You can learn hands only bystander cpr in a half hour class or evenline. 27 states including new jersey and delaware require cpr training for high school graduation. Well, most women know that a lurch can be a sign of Breast Cancer but there are some lesser known signs you should watch for. Those include persistent breast pain in one particular spot, red spots, a rash or flaking on the skin can also be indicators and if there is dimpling creasing or puckering on the breast you should check with your doctor. What youre actually seeing with a pucker is sort of a tethering to an underlying Breast Cancer. 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Well, students have more food and dorm options tonight at the university of delaware. Officials cut the ribbon on the Caesar Rodney campus in newark today. There are 156 new rooms in this building house something 374 students and the dining room has 13 Service Lines and plenty of seating for almost 1200 kids. Besides that they can choose between mongolian vegan kosher and baked foods. Uhhuh. During the papal mass this past weekend, several well known artists performed for pope francis but you may recall one 14yearold boy who stole the show. Bobby hill a philadelphia native sang a song cappella with only five minutes notice to do it. David muir sat done with this weeks person of the week. Hear about his meeting with the pope. You can hear about bobbys new found fame and whats next for this talented teen uming up later on world news tonight at 6 30 right here on 6abc. Victoza. He said victoza® works differently than pills. And comes in a pen. 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