There are scattered power outages reported throughout Cape May County following a severe line of thunderstorms that impacted our region Tuesday afternoon. The National Weather Service has discontinued the Tornado Warning that was posted for our community. More than 20,000 customers of Atlantic City Electric are without power in Cape May County due to the storms. Atlantic City Electric reports a power outage extending from just south of 60th Street in Avalon south through 117th Street in Stone Harbor. There are also many other outages in the County, including in Middle Township, Lower Township, and in Cape May. On the Seven Mile Beach, slightly more than 1,700 customers are without power following the storms.

You can view the latest outage map provided by Atlantic City Electric at www.atlanticcityelectric.com. You should call in your power outage at 1-800-833-7476; you may also report downed wires on that line as well.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
southwestern Cape May County in southern New Jersey…

* until 415 PM EDT

* at 339 PM EDT… a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Green Creek… or 8 miles north of Cape
May… moving east at 45 mph.

Hazard… tornado.

Source… radar indicated rotation.

Impact… flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs… windows… and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near…
Stone Harbor around 345 PM EDT.
Avalon around 350 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Whitesboro-Burleigh… Erma… West Wildwood and Villas.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

Take cover now! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors… in
a Mobile home… or in a vehicle… move to the closest substantial
shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

The National Weather Service has posted a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Stone Harbor and surrounding communities for Tuesday, June 21st, until 9:00pm. This Watch may result in a Warning being issued by the Service later in the day or early this evening.

Severe thunderstorms will continue to increase in coverage throughout our region. There is the potential for strong gusty winds approaching 70mph and for hail to develop in these storms. If you see lightning or hear thunder, seek shelter immediately especially if you are in an open area on the beach, in a boat, etc. The Watch remains in effect for all of southern New Jersey, including coastal areas at the beaches.

Please continue to monitor traditional weather forecasts for updates throughout the afternoon and early evening.