Sunday, Oct. 4th, 8:22am: Coastal Flood Warning Continued Until 6:00pm

The National Weather Service has continued the Coastal Flood Warning for the Borough of Stone Harbor through Sunday, October 4th, at 6;00pm. The potential for moderate coastal flooding in flood-prone areas of our community continues for the next high tide event.Flooding

Stone Harbor has experienced minor to moderate flooding during high tide since Friday due to a low pressure system that is beginning to move away from our region.

High tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge will occur Sunday at 2:02pm; on Monday, at 2:43am and again at 3:07pm. The Bridge has been closed during this storm event due to waves breaking onto the surface of the road leading to the bridge. Plan an alternate route to Sea Isle City if barricades are up preventing you from driving over the bridge.

The National Weather Service has also posted a Wind Advisory until Sunday at 10:00am for the continuing potential for wind gusts of 50mph.   Windy conditions will continue through the day on Monday.

Never attempt to drive on any flooded street or a flooded intersection. This puts you, your vehicle, and emergency responders at risk. Driving on a flooded street also creates an unnecessary wake that can damage other vehicles and public and personal property. If you live in a flood prone area of our community consider moving your vehicle to higher ground in advance of the next high tide. Never drive on a street with a downed power line or cable. If you have any emergency, dial 911. Rough surf and beach erosion continues along our shoreline due to the persistent northeasterly wind.

Here is the text of the Coastal Flood Warning for Sunday, October 4th, from the National Weather Service:

… Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 6 PM EDT this

evening…

 

* coastal flooding… widespread moderate tidal flooding will

continue to occur with the high tide cycle through this afternoon.

Moderate to locally major tidal flooding is expected in many of

the back bays since the onshore flow has not allowed water from

previous high tide cycles to drain.

 

* Timing… the next high tide this afternoon. High tide on the

back bays and along the Delaware Bay occurs later than the high

tide on the oceanfront.

 

* Impacts… numerous roadways will repeatedly flood. Minor to

moderate property damage is possible… especially in prone back

bays. The Tides and wave action will result in even more beach

erosion.

 

* Outlook… minor coastal flooding is possible Monday at high

tide.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

 

Take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the

recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure

to check the latest forecast from time to time.

 

 

Location               time of         predicted water level

high tide

 

Cape May… NJ

(oceanfront)           201 PM sun       7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW

 

Lewes… de

(delaware bay)         239 PM sun       around 7.5 feet MLLW

 

Rehoboth Beach… de

(oceanfront)           139 PM sun       around 7.5 feet MLLW

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

 

A coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal

flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water

levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.

Follow the recommendations of local emergency management

officials.

 

Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be

deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in

danger and your vehicle may be damaged… leading to costly

repairs.

 

Sunday, Oct. 4th, 8:22am: Coastal Flood Warning Continued Until 6:00pm2015-10-04T12:21:33-04:00

Sat, Oct. 3rd: Coastal Flood Warning Continued, Moderate Flooding Expected

The National Weather Service has continued the Coastal Flood Warning for the Borough of Stone Harbor through Sunday at 6:00pm for the possibility of moderate coastal flooding at time of high tide. The Wind Advisory remains in effect through Saturday at 6:00pm for winds gusting to 50mph.

A coastal storm that has brought plenty of wind, rain, and coastal flooding to our region continues to impact the Borough. It is possible that moderate coastal flooding could again impact our region during the next three high tide cycles, especially on Saturday afternoon. We experienced moderate coastal flooding during high tide Friday afternoon, and again during our overnight hours earlier this morning.

Here are the high tides for the weekend at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City: Sat­ur­day, 12:58pm; Sun­day, 1:35am and 2:02pm; Mon­day, 2:43am and 3:07pm. High winds may cause power outages in our region as well. If you experience a power outage, report it to Atlantic City Electric immediately at 1-800-833-7476. Report any downed power wires to that number as well.

The Stone Harbor Office of Emer­gency Man­age­ment offers these com­mon sense safety tips to keep in mind dur­ing coastal storms like these:

–Never drive on any flooded street or flooded inter­sec­tion. You put your­self and oth­ers at risk, and also threaten your per­sonal vehi­cle and other prop­erty from the wake caused by dri­ving on a flooded street. Water is com­monly deeper than it appears to be on a street and in an inter­sec­tion. Safely avoid dri­ving on any street with water on it dur­ing a storm event.

–Always move your car out of areas prone to flood­ing to higher ground. Our next high tide will be dur­ing the overnight hours and we expect mod­er­ate coastal flooding.

–Secure all out­door objects includ­ing trash cans and lawn furniture.

–Beaches will expe­ri­ence ero­sion dur­ing this storm result­ing in unsafe walk­ing con­di­tions and a high surf.

Here are the texts of the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Wind Advisory from the National Weather Service:

… Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 6 PM EDT
Sunday…

* coastal flooding… widespread moderate tidal flooding will
occur through multiple successive high tide cycles through
this weekend. Tides through the weekend will likely be similar
to the Friday high tide levels. A building surge into Saturday
combined with 6 to 10 foot breaking waves and periods of
moderate rain will contribute to the tidal inundation
flooding. Major tidal flooding is expected in many of the back
bays and also along the Atlantic coast in Kent and Sussex
counties in Delaware.

* Timing… today’s high tide will occur in the early afternoon.
High tide on the back bays and along the Raritan Bay occurs
later than the high tide on the oceanfront.

* Impacts… numerous roadways will flood. Minor to moderate
property damage is possible. The Tides and wave action will
probably result in moderate beach erosion.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

Take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the
recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure
to check the latest forecast from time to time.
Location time of predicted water level
high tide

Sandy Hook… NJ 1249 PM Sat near 8.0 feet MLLW
(sandy hook bay)146 PM sun 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW

Seaside Heights… NJ 1219 PM Sat near 8.0 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 116 PM sun 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW

Atlantic City… NJ 1224 PM Sat around 7.5 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 127 PM sun around 7.0 feet MLLW

Cape May… NJ 1258 PM Sat around 8.0 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 135 am sun 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW
201 PM sun around 8.0 feet MLLW

Lewes… de 138 PM Sat around 8.0 feet MLLW
(delaware bay) 212 am sun 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW
239 PM sun around 8.0 feet MLLW

Rehoboth Beach… de 1239 PM Sat around 7.5 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 103 am sun 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW
139 PM sun around 8.0 feet MLLW

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.

Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged… leading to costly
repairs.

For a list of the impact of different tide heights in your County
please visit www.Erh.NOAA.Gov/phi/tides.Htm (all in lower case)
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 3:48 AM EDT on October 03, 2015

… Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening…

* locations… locations within a few miles of the New Jersey and
Delaware shore.

* Winds… northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing… today.

* Impacts… caution is urged for high profile vehicles traveling
on bridges and overpasses. Limbs will be knocked down and
cause isolated power outages. Blowing sand may cover some
coastal roads.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected
Friday. Winds this strong can make driving difficult… especially
for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Light-weight
outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should
be secured.

Sat, Oct. 3rd: Coastal Flood Warning Continued, Moderate Flooding Expected2015-10-03T10:00:38-04:00

Friday, October 2nd: Coastal Flood Warning Extended, Joaquin No Longer a Threat

The National Weather Service has extended the Coastal Flood Warning for the Borough of Stone Harbor through Sunday, October 4th, at 6:00pm. There is also a High Wind Warning in effect for our region until Saturday, October 3rd, at 1:00am. There are no longer concerns about Hurricane Joaquin impacting the southern New Jersey coastal region.

A low pressure system has formed and will bring more than an inch of additional rainfall to our Borough throughout the day on Friday. The coastal storm will also bring high winds to our community, especially during the afternoon hours on Friday. Driving will be impacted by the storm conditions and also due to widespread coastal flooding associated with this storm, especially at high tide.

Here are the high tides for the next few days at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City: Fri­day, 12 Noon; Sat­ur­day, 12:32am and 12:58pm; Sun­day, 1:35am and 2:02pm.

If you live in a flood prone area of our community, you are advised to move your vehicles to higher ground especially during the upcoming high tide events. Please exercise caution while driving in the Borough for the next few days, and be aware of the tide cycle. Never attempt to drive on any flooded street or through a flooded intersection as this puts you and responders at risk. Give yourself extra time for your commute.

The High Wind Warning will result in consistent winds of 25-35mph during the day and evening hours on Friday, with gusts peaking to 60mph late this afternoon and this evening. These high winds may cause tree limbs to fall and could result in scattered power outages throughout southern New Jersey. Never attempt to drive on a street with downed power wires nor should you attempt to move them. Please secure outdoor objects like trash cans and lawn furniture.

The Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management continues to work with the Cape May County Department of Emergency Management and forecasters to monitor this storm. Continue to follow traditional media forecasts for updates, and always reference first this website.

Here are the texts of the two warnings issued Friday morning by the National Weather Service:
… Coastal Flood Warning now in effect until 6 PM EDT Sunday…

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
coastal Flood Watch.

* Coastal flooding… widespread tidal flooding will occur through
multiple successive high tide cycles through this weekend. Tides
will continue to increase today and probably peak at similar
levels on the weekend. A building surge into Saturday combined
with 6 to 10 foot breaking waves and periods of moderate or
heavy rain will contribute to the tidal inundation flooding.

* Timing… high tide on the oceanfront will start around 1130 am
this morning and midnight tonight. High tide on the back bays
and along the Raritan Bay occurs later than the high tide on the
oceanfront.

* Impacts… numerous roadways will flood… especially during the
daytime high tide cycle through the weekend. Minor to moderate
property damage is possible. The Tides and wave action will
probably result in moderate beach erosion.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life
and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency
management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from
time to time.
Location time of predicted water level
high tide

Sandy Hook… NJ 1152 am Fri near 8.0 feet MLLW
(sandy hook bay) 1226 PM Sat 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW

Seaside Heights… NJ 1122 am Fri near 8.0 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 1219 PM Sat 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW

Atlantic City… NJ 1125 am Fri around 7.5 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 1224 PM Sat around 7.5 feet MLLW

Cape May… NJ 1159 am Fri 8.5 to 9.0 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 1258 PM Sat around 8.5 feet MLLW

Lewes… de 1240 PM Fri around 8.5 feet MLLW
(delaware bay) 138 PM Sat around 8.5 feet MLLW

Rehoboth Beach… de 1144 am Fri around 8.5 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 1239 PM Sat around 8.5 feet MLLW

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.

Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged… leading to costly
repairs.

For a list of the impact of different tide heights in your County
please visit www.Erh.NOAA.Gov/phi/tides.Htm (all in lower case)
High Wind Warning
Statement as of 4:23 AM EDT on October 02, 2015

… High Wind Warning in effect until 1 am EDT Saturday…

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High
Wind Warning… which is in effect until 1 am EDT Saturday.

* Locations… coastal sections of Atlantic, Cape May and Sussex
counties.

* Winds… northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.

* Timing… wind gusts will continue to increase today… peaking
this afternoon and evening.

* Impacts… caution is urged for high profile vehicles traveling
on bridges and overpasses. Trees and tree limbs will get knocked
down and cause power outages. Blowing sand may cover some
coastal roads.

* Outlook… advisory level wind gusts should persist into
Saturday and possibly Sunday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Friday, October 2nd: Coastal Flood Warning Extended, Joaquin No Longer a Threat2015-10-02T10:40:25-04:00

Thurs, October 1st, 5:01pm: Coastal Flood Warning in Effect, Joaquin’s Forecast Changes Slightly

The National Weather Service has continued a Coastal Flood Warning for the Borough of Stone Harbor through Friday, October 2nd, at 6:00pm. A Coastal Flood Watch remains in effect for our region from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. A High Wind Advisory is now in effect Friday from 2:00am until 6:00am before a High Wind Watch takes effect Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. These warnings, watches, and advisories are a result of a coastal storm that will bring us rain, wind, and moderate coastal flooding before Hurricane Joaquin is a factor in our weather forecast.

The coastal storm is expected to intensify on Friday with rain, heavy at times in the forecast and winds out of the northeast gusting to 50mph. We expect minor to moderate coastal flooding at the time of high tide during the next few, to several, high tide events in our community.Hurricane Joaquin Thurs 500pm

Please be aware of the time of high tide over the next several days. If you live in a flood prone area please move your vehicle to higher ground; do not park on any traffic islands in the Borough. Never attempt to drive on any roadway that is flooded; this puts you, your vehicle, and emergency responders in jeopardy. Never drive on a street with any downed power lines on the road surface. If you have any emergency, dial 911.

Here are the high tides for the next few days at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City: Thursday, 11:34pm; Friday, 12 Noon; Saturday, 12:32am and 12:58pm; Sunday, 1:35am and 2:02pm. Coastal flood watches may turn into warnings and may be extended through the weekend depending on the path of Hurricane Joaquin.

The High Wind Watch will result in strong wind gusts, especially Friday afternoon through early Saturday morning. Winds may cause interruptions of electrical service and may result in some downed wires in our community. Use extra caution while driving. The winds are expected to cause beach erosion and rough surf conditions along our beachfront.

Hurricane Joaquin’s path continues to change as additional information becomes available to forecasters with the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service. The latest forecast brings the storm slightly further offshore of coastal New Jersey Monday through Tuesday as a Category 1 hurricane. Rain, wind, rough surf, and coastal flooding all remain possibilities. The tracks of hurricanes are very unpredictable and it’s possible the future track of this hurricane will change again heading into the weekend. Please continue to follow this website and traditional media outlets for updated information. We continue to partner with the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management, New Jersey State Police, and State and Federal departments to bring you the most up to date information.

Here is the text of the various new weather warnings, watches, and advisories associated with this coastal storm from the National Weather Service:

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ

412 PM EDT THU OCT 1 2015

 

…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY…

…COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH

SUNDAY AFTERNOON…

 

* COASTAL FLOODING…WIDESPREAD MODERATE TO MAJOR TIDAL FLOODING

IS EXPECTED IN MULTIPLE SUCCESSIVE HIGH TIDE CYCLES BEGINNING

TONIGHT AND POSSIBLY LASTING INTO SATURDAY NIGHT OR SUNDAY`S HIGH

TIDE CYCLES. A CONTINUOUSLY BUILDING SURGE… 8 TO 12 FOOT

BREAKING WAVES AND PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN WILL FURTHER CONTRIBUTE

TO THE IMPACT OF THE TIDAL INUNDATION FLOODING. FRIDAY`S TIDES

WILL BE ABOUT ONE AND ONE HALF FEET HIGHER THAN WHAT OCCURRED

MIDDAY TODAY. MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING IS LIKELY AGAIN DURING THE

FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY HIGH TIDE CYCLES. MINOR OR MODERATE

COASTAL FLOODING SHOULD OCCUR DURING THE SATURDAY NIGHT AND

SUNDAY HIGH TIDE CYCLES.

 

* TIMING…FLOODING WILL OCCUR FOR 2 TO 3 HOURS EITHER SIDE OF THE

TIMES OF HIGH TIDE. HIGH TIDE TONIGHT OCCURS ALONG THE

OCEANFRONT AROUND MIDNIGHT AND THEN AROUND NOON TO 1 PM ON

FRIDAY. HIGH TIDE ON THE BACK BAYS OCCURS LATER THAN THE HIGH

TIDE ON THE OCEANFRONT.

 

* IMPACTS…NUMEROUS ROADWAYS WILL FLOOD AND MINOR TO MODERATE

PROPERTY DAMAGE IS POSSIBLE. THE TIDES AND WAVE ACTION COULD

RESULT IN MODERATE BEACH EROSION.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

 

A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT MODERATE OR MAJOR TIDAL

FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. BE PREPARED FOR RISING WATER

LEVELS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY.

FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

OFFICIALS.

 

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOOD WATERS. THE WATER MAY BE

DEEPER THAN YOU THINK IT IS. YOU WILL BE PUTTING YOURSELF IN

DANGER AND YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE DAMAGED…LEADING TO COSTLY

REPAIRS.

 

FOR A LIST OF THE IMPACT OF DIFFERENT TIDE HEIGHTS IN YOUR COUNTY

PLEASE VISIT WWW.ERH.NOAA.GOV/PHI/TIDES.HTM (ALL IN LOWER CASE)

 

&&

 

LOCATION              TIME OF         PREDICTED WATER LEVEL

HIGH TIDE

 

ATLANTIC CITY… NJ MLLW (OCEANFRONT)       1125 AM FRI

AROUND 7.5 FEET MLLW

 

CAPE MAY… NJ (OCEANFRONT)           1159 AM FRI     AROUND

8.5 FEET MLLW

 

LEWES… DE (DELAWARE BAY)         1240 PM FRI     AROUND

8.0 FEET MLLW

 

REHOBOTH BEACH… DE (OCEANFRONT)           1144 AM FRI

AROUND 8.0 FEET MLLW

 

HIGH TIDE ON THE BACK BAYS…ALONG THE DELAWARE BAY…AND ALONG

THE RARITAN BAY OCCURS LATER THAN THE HIGH TIDE ON THE OCEANFRONT

 

$$

 

 

 

High Wind Watch

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ

DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-

COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…REHOBOTH BEACH…SANDY HOOK…

OCEAN CITY…ATLANTIC CITY…LONG BEACH ISLAND

333 PM EDT THU OCT 1 2015

 

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY…

…HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH

SATURDAY AFTERNOON…

 

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A WIND

ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY.

 

* LOCATIONS…THE NEAREST COUPLE OF MILES ADJACENT THE ATLANTIC

OCEAN IN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

 

* WINDS…NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH FRIDAY WITH SCATTERED GUSTS

AROUND 50 MPH.

 

* TIMING…WIND GUSTS SHOULD INCREASE TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY PEAKING

FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

 

 

* IMPACTS…CAUTION IS URGED FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES TRAVELING

ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES. A FEW SMALL BRANCHES MAY BE KNOCKED

DOWN.

 

* OUTLOOK…THE HIGH WIND WATCH CONTINUES FROM FRIDAY EVENING

THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING SINCE THERE IS STILL UNCERTAINTY

REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF WIND GUSTS REACHING 60 MPH AT THIS

TIME…SCATTERED GUSTS CLOSER TO 50 MPH IS THE MORE LIKELY

OUTCOME. FRIDAY`S REALITY WILL ASSIST IN PREDICTING THE MAXIMUM

WIND GUST OUTCOME FOR SATURDAY.

 

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

 

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT VERY WINDY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED

FRIDAY. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT…ESPECIALLY

FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. LIGHT-WEIGHT OUTDOOR

OBJECTS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE AND GARBAGE CANS SHOULD BE

SECURED.

 

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS

HIGH WIND EVENT SATURDAY. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH…OR

GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE

LATEST FORECASTS.

Thurs, October 1st, 5:01pm: Coastal Flood Warning in Effect, Joaquin’s Forecast Changes Slightly2015-10-01T21:01:55-04:00

Thurs, Oct. 1, 3:25pm: Governor Declares State of Emergency for New Jersey

The following is a press release issued by the Office of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

State of Emergency Declaration by Governor Chris Christie OCT 1 2015

Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie today declared a state of emergency throughout the state as a result of severe weather conditions expected in the coming days. The National Weather Service is forecasting a dangerous nor’easter weather pattern impacting New Jersey beginning on October 1, 2015, including high winds, very heavy rain, inland river flooding, as well as major coastal flooding with heavy surf and beach erosion. The National Hurricane Center currently has forecasted the track for the impending weather event Joaquin, now a major hurricane, showing it moving northward off the mid-Atlantic coast late on or about October 4, 2015, which may cause significant flooding, dangerous storm surges between eight and ten feet, substantial wind damage, and stream and river flooding threatening homes and other structures, and endangering lives in the State These severe weather conditions may cause power outages, impede transportation and the flow of traffic in New Jersey, and thereby make it difficult or impossible for citizens to obtain the necessities of life, as well as essential services such as police, fire, and first aid.

“There are two concerns for New Jersey coming out of the next four days of weather. The immediate threat is for severe flooding on Friday and Saturday, the second is tracking the path of Hurricane Joaquin as those forecasts become clearer over the next 24 to 72 hours. Whether or not Joaquin is a direct issue for New Jersey by Monday, we know that there is definitely going to be moderate and likely to be major flooding events in South Jersey on Friday and Saturday, with 5-6 inches of rainfall expected to come over those two days,” said Governor Christie. “At particular risk are communities along the Delaware Bay in Salem and Cumberland counties and the coastal communities in Atlantic and Cape May counties. So as a result I’ve signed an executive order declaring a State Of Emergency in New Jersey as of this morning, giving our emergency management folks the tools they’re going to need to ensure a speedy and an orderly response.”

The declaration activates elements of the State Emergency Operations Plan, broadening powers of the New Jersey State Police including traffic control, limiting access and egress from impacted areas.

As provided by the declaration, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management will be authorized to mobilize and deploy resources beginning immediately to respond to the storm conditions, including resources of the New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Department of Transportation, in coordination with county and municipal emergency management officials in impacted areas throughout the state.

In addition, the following preemptive steps to mobilize government in preparation for the storm are being taken:

  • New Jersey Office of Emergency Management:
    • State Emergency Operations Center was activated at 6:00 am this morning to monitor the storm and it will remain open as long as necessary to meet anticipated challenging conditions.
    • Currently, NJOEM is monitoring the weather situation with the main focus on preparedness.
  • New Jersey Department of Transportation:
    • DOT is inspecting and clearing drainage systems; activating all regional emergency operations centers, testing communication systems and topping off fuel supplies. In addition, they have placed emergency contractors on alert to effect emergency repairs if needed and pre-positioned debris removal equipment.
    • DOT Operations division has the ability to utilize more than 700 people in more than 65 crews with more than 500 pieces of heavy equipment to respond to the storm.
  • New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection:
    • As of this morning, no rivers are forecast to go to floodstage, but DEP will continue to monitor the situation as the weekend forecast becomes more certain
    • DEP has assessed which beaches are most vulnerable and has reached out to towns to ask if they need assistance from the State to move sand or need more sand
    • DEP has contacted all wastewater and water supply facilities them to make sure they are secure and have emergency plans at the ready and backup power on site (generators and fuel)
  • New Jersey Board of Public Utilities:
    • BPU has been in active discussion with power companies and public utility leadership to ensure that their companies are preparing for the storm and to make sure we are kept abreast of critical issues.
  • New Jersey Department of Health:
    • DOH has reached out to hospitals, FQHCs, long-term care facilities and dialysis centers to update them on the latest storm projections, remind them to get emergency staffing plans in place and to set up regular updates via conference calls.
  • New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness:
    • OHSP and State Police are working in partnership to ensure proper staging and availability of commodities regionally throughout the state
  • NJ TRANSIT:
    • NJ TRANSIT’s top priority is passenger safety of the traveling public.Anyone planning to travel during the storm is urged to allow extra time and be extremely careful traveling in and around stations, on platforms and on-board trains, buses, light rail vehicles and Access Link vehicles.
    • NJ TRANSIT’s maintenance forces have begun stockpiling stone, while inspecting culverts, drainage pipes and rights-of-way to ensure they are clear of blockages that could exacerbate flooding and disrupt service.NJT rail and light rail crews and equipment will be on standby to respond to downed trees, wires and flooding.
Thurs, Oct. 1, 3:25pm: Governor Declares State of Emergency for New Jersey2015-10-01T19:23:01-04:00

Thurs, Oct. 1: Atlantic City Electric Issues Advisory Regarding Power

Atlantic City Electric is closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Joaquin and the weather forecast that calls for heavy rain that could cause localized flooding and gusty winds that may impact the company’s service territory this week and through the weekend. 
Atlantic City Electric has crews prepared to restore any potential outages, but customers should be prepared for the possibility of power outages that can last for a short period of time or multiple days depending on the damage to the system. In addition to internal linemen, Atlantic City Electric has overhead line contractors and tree crews ready to be deployed. We have also started discussions with the North Atlantic Mutual Assistance (NAMA) and Southeastern Electric Exchange (SEE) groups to secure outside utility crews. 

Atlantic City Electric is also in contact with local emergency management officials and our Call Centers are staffed and prepared for this event.   
High winds can bring tree limbs into contact with power lines causing power outages. We will work around the clock to restore any outages that may occur, however for the safety of the overhead line personnel, if sustained winds reach 35 mph, work that requires raising a bucket/arm boom will be interrupted until it is safe for the crews to continue. 

Safety is our No. 1 priority. We urge our customers to stay clear of working crews and any wires hanging loose from poles or lying on the ground. Customers should always assume that downed wires are energized and avoid them. Customers are asked to immediately report a downed wire by calling  opens in a new window1-800-833-7476. We also ask customers to let us know if they lose their power. They can report outages by calling  opens in a new window1-800-833-7476, visiting opens in a new windowwww.atlanticcityelectric.com or through our mobile app, available for download at  opens in a new windowwww.atlanticcityelectric.com/mobileapp. It’s important that customers report their outages and request a call back to verify their power has been restored. 

General Safety Tips: 
·        Protect electronic equipment. Unplug sensitive electronics or plug computers and other sensitive equipment into surge suppressors and consider an uninterruptible power supply for temporary battery backup power.

·        If a portable generator is needed, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use only when necessary. Don’t overload it and turn it off at night while asleep and when away from home. Do not run a generator indoors or in an enclosed garage.   
·        Turn off power to flood-prone basement appliances if it is safe to do so. However, if using an electrically operated sump pump, the customer should not turn off the power.

Thurs, Oct. 1: Atlantic City Electric Issues Advisory Regarding Power2015-10-01T13:17:05-04:00

Thurs, Oct. 1st, 8:10am: New Projected Path for Hurricane Joaquin from National Weather Service

Hurricane Joaquin Path Thurs Oct 1 8AM

Hurricane Joaquin’s future path is being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service. This is a graphical depiction of the projected path of the storm as of Thursday, October 1st, at 8:00am. Please keep in mind that this path has changed repeatedly over the past 72 hours and future changes in the path of the storm are possible. The National Weather Service predicts Hurricane Watches for some portions of the eastern seaboard may be posted by Thursday evening.

Thurs, Oct. 1st, 8:10am: New Projected Path for Hurricane Joaquin from National Weather Service2015-10-01T12:09:02-04:00

Thurs, Oct. 1: Coastal Flood Warning for Stone Harbor, High Wind Watch, Joaquin Changes Path Again

The National Weather Center has posted a Coastal Flood Warning in effect for the Borough of Stone Harbor from now through Friday, October 2nd, at 6:00am. A Coastal Flood Watch has been posted for Avalon from Friday, October 2nd at 6:00am through Sunday, October 4th, at 5:00pm. A High Wind Watch is in effect from Friday, October 2nd at 6:00am through Saturday, October 3rd, at 6:00pm. These warnings and watches are all related to a coastal low pressure system that is visiting our area in advance of Hurricane Joaquin. Hurricane Joaquin has a new forecast path provided by the National Weather Service the as of this morning puts the path of the storm adjacent to the New Jersey coastline, possibly as a tropical storm.

Our region expects to have rain spreading in our area on Thursday continuing Thursday night and through the day and evening hours on Friday. It is possible that we will experience greater than two inches of rain during this storm event. Winds will be gusting to 60mph or greater during the storm. Rain is still probable on Saturday, according to forecasters, before we feel the affects of Hurricane Joaquin. The forecast path for Joaquin has changed frequently over the past 72 hours, and additional changes in its path are possible.

The National Weather Service predicts moderate to major widespread flooding in our area as a result of this coastal low. It is likely the future watches will turn into warnings, possibly later today. The forecast indicates that the worse flooding during this coastal low event could be during time of high tide on Friday and Saturday. Never attempt to drive your vehicle through a flooded intersection or on a flooded street. If you live in an area of town that typically floods, you are advised to move your vehicle to higher ground.

High tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will occur on Thursday at 11:05am and again at 11:34pm; high tide on Friday at the bridge will occur at 12 Noon; high tide Saturday at the bridge will occur at 12:32am and again at 12:58pm. Please continue to monitor this website for updates for the potential of minor to moderate coastal flooding.

The High Wind Watch that is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon is posted due to concerns about steady winds out of the northeast at 25-35mph, with gusts approaching 50-60mph. Please secure any objects on your property that are subject to wind including trash cans, patio furniture and other objects. Contractors must secure their active construction sites so debris does not become scattered through the neighborhoods.

Please keep in mind that these winds and coastal storm conditions can provide frequent power interruptions along the New Jersey coastline. Downed trees and debris in the streets is also possible due to the windy conditions. There will be rough surf on the beach and significant beach erosion is possible for the duration of this event.

The new forecast model provided by the National Weather Service for Hurricane Joaquin provides for the storm reaching a Category 4 status more than 1,000 miles away from here in the Bahamas region. The storm is expected to take its turn to the north along the eastern seaboard of the United States on Saturday. The current model shows the storm off the coast of northern North Carolina as a Category 1 storm on Monday and literally adjacent to our southern shore region as a tropical storm on Tuesday, at 2:00am. Please keep in mind this forecast path and intensity has changed with nearly every update from the National Weather Service. It is very important for you to keep track of this storm and check this website and other traditional media outlets for updates on Joaquin.

For updates, please visit www.stoneharboremergency.com and Comcast television customers may tune in to Channel 97 for updates specific to your community. We continue to work with the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management and our state and federal emergency management partners and forecasters to provide you with the most current information regarding these hazardous weather conditions.

Here are the texts of the Coastal Flood Warning and High Wind Watch as provided by the National Weather Service:

Coastal Flood Warning

…MODERATE TO MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING LIKELY BEGINNING TODAY AND
CONTINUING THROUGH THE WEEKEND HIGH TIDE CYCLES…

…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY…
…COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A COASTAL
FLOOD WARNING…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY.

* COASTAL FLOODING…WIDESPREAD MODERATE TO MAJOR TIDAL FLOODING IS
EXPECTED IN MULTIPLE SUCCESSIVE HIGH TIDE CYCLES BEGINNING
MIDDAY THURSDAY AND POSSIBLY LASTING INTO THE WEEKEND FOLLOWING
A RESUMPTION OF STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS… A BUILDING SURGE…
AND 8 TO 12 FOOT BREAKING WAVES. MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING IS
POSSIBLE DURING THE HIGH TIDE CYCLES ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

* TIMING…FLOODING MAY OCCUR FOR A FEW HOURS AROUND THE TIME OF
HIGH TIDE. HIGH TIDE OCCURS ALONG THE OCEANFRONT BETWEEN 1030 AM
AND 1200 PM TODAY AND AROUND NOON ON FRIDAY. HIGH TIDE ON THE
BACK BAYS OCCURS LATER THAN THE HIGH TIDE ON THE OCEANFRONT.
THE HIGH TIDE CYCLE TONIGHT SHOULD CAUSE HIGH END MINOR TIDAL
FLOODING.

* IMPACTS…NUMEROUS ROADWAYS MAY FLOOD AND MINOR TO MODERATE
PROPERTY DAMAGE IS POSSIBLE. THE TIDES AND WAVE ACTION COULD
RESULT IN MODERATE BEACH EROSION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT MODERATE OR MAJOR TIDAL
FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. BE PREPARED FOR RISING WATER
LEVELS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY.
FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
OFFICIALS.

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOOD WATERS. THE WATER MAY BE
DEEPER THAN YOU THINK IT IS. YOU WILL BE PUTTING YOURSELF IN
DANGER AND YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE DAMAGED…LEADING TO COSTLY
REPAIRS.

FOR A LIST OF THE IMPACT OF DIFFERENT TIDE HEIGHTS IN YOUR COUNTY
PLEASE VISIT WWW.ERH.NOAA.GOV/PHI/TIDES.HTM (ALL IN LOWER CASE)

LOCATION TIME OF PREDICTED WATER LEVEL
HIGH TIDE

ATLANTIC CITY… NJ 1031 AM THU NEAR 7.0 FEET MLLW
(OCEANFRONT) 1125 AM FRI AROUND 7.5 FEET MLLW

CAPE MAY… NJ 1105 AM THU NEAR 8.0 FEET MLLW
(OCEANFRONT) 1159 AM FRI AROUND 8.5 FEET MLLW

LEWES… DE 1146 AM THU 7.0 TO 7.5 FEET MLLW
(DELAWARE BAY) 1240 PM FRI AROUND 8.0 FEET MLLW

REHOBOTH BEACH… DE 1051 AM THU 7.0 TO 7.5 FEET MLLW
(OCEANFRONT) 1144 AM FRI AROUND 8.0 FEET MLLW

HIGH TIDE ON THE BACK BAYS…ALONG THE DELAWARE BAY…AND ALONG
THE RARITAN BAY OCCURS LATER THAN THE HIGH TIDE ON THE OCEANFRONT
Coastal Flood Watch
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
452 AM EDT THU OCT 1 2015

…MODERATE TO MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING LIKELY BEGINNING TODAY AND
CONTINUING THROUGH THE WEEKEND HIGH TIDE CYCLES…

…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY…
…COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A COASTAL
FLOOD WARNING…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY.

* COASTAL FLOODING…WIDESPREAD MODERATE TO MAJOR TIDAL FLOODING IS
EXPECTED IN MULTIPLE SUCCESSIVE HIGH TIDE CYCLES BEGINNING
MIDDAY THURSDAY AND POSSIBLY LASTING INTO THE WEEKEND FOLLOWING
A RESUMPTION OF STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS… A BUILDING SURGE…
AND 8 TO 12 FOOT BREAKING WAVES. MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING IS
POSSIBLE DURING THE HIGH TIDE CYCLES ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

* TIMING…FLOODING MAY OCCUR FOR A FEW HOURS AROUND THE TIME OF
HIGH TIDE. HIGH TIDE OCCURS ALONG THE OCEANFRONT BETWEEN 1030 AM
AND 1200 PM TODAY AND AROUND NOON ON FRIDAY. HIGH TIDE ON THE
BACK BAYS OCCURS LATER THAN THE HIGH TIDE ON THE OCEANFRONT.
THE HIGH TIDE CYCLE TONIGHT SHOULD CAUSE HIGH END MINOR TIDAL
FLOODING.

* IMPACTS…NUMEROUS ROADWAYS MAY FLOOD AND MINOR TO MODERATE
PROPERTY DAMAGE IS POSSIBLE. THE TIDES AND WAVE ACTION COULD
RESULT IN MODERATE BEACH EROSION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT MODERATE OR MAJOR TIDAL
FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. BE PREPARED FOR RISING WATER
LEVELS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY.
FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
OFFICIALS.

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOOD WATERS. THE WATER MAY BE
DEEPER THAN YOU THINK IT IS. YOU WILL BE PUTTING YOURSELF IN
DANGER AND YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE DAMAGED…LEADING TO COSTLY
REPAIRS.

FOR A LIST OF THE IMPACT OF DIFFERENT TIDE HEIGHTS IN YOUR COUNTY
PLEASE VISIT WWW.ERH.NOAA.GOV/PHI/TIDES.HTM (ALL IN LOWER CASE)

LOCATION TIME OF PREDICTED WATER LEVEL
HIGH TIDE

ATLANTIC CITY… NJ 1031 AM THU NEAR 7.0 FEET MLLW
(OCEANFRONT) 1125 AM FRI AROUND 7.5 FEET MLLW

CAPE MAY… NJ 1105 AM THU NEAR 8.0 FEET MLLW
(OCEANFRONT) 1159 AM FRI AROUND 8.5 FEET MLLW

LEWES… DE 1146 AM THU 7.0 TO 7.5 FEET MLLW
(DELAWARE BAY) 1240 PM FRI AROUND 8.0 FEET MLLW

REHOBOTH BEACH… DE 1051 AM THU 7.0 TO 7.5 FEET MLLW
(OCEANFRONT) 1144 AM FRI AROUND 8.0 FEET MLLW

HIGH TIDE ON THE BACK BAYS…ALONG THE DELAWARE BAY…AND ALONG
THE RARITAN BAY OCCURS LATER THAN THE HIGH TIDE ON THE OCEANFRONT
High Wind Watch
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
414 AM EDT THU OCT 1 2015

…HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON…

* LOCATIONS…THE NEAREST COUPLE OF MILES ADJACENT THE ATLANTIC
OCEAN IN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* WINDS…NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WITH
SCATTERED GUSTS OF 55 TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING…WIND GUSTS SHOULD INCREASE IN INTENSITY AS FRIDAY
CONTINUES PEAKING LATER IN THE AFTERNOON AND NIGHT BEFORE
DECREASING SLIGHTLY ON SATURDAY.

* IMPACTS…THIS WOULD GREATLY IMPACT HIGH PROFILE VEHICLE
TRAVEL ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES AND POSSIBLY FORCE
CANCELLATION OF SERVICES ALONG THE COASTS. TRAVEL IN PERIODS
OF RAIN AND DRIZZLE WOULD BE SIGNIFICANTLY LESS SAFE IF GUSTS
REACH OR EXCEED 55 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH…OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS.

Thurs, Oct. 1: Coastal Flood Warning for Stone Harbor, High Wind Watch, Joaquin Changes Path Again2015-10-01T10:51:17-04:00
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