The National Weather Service has posted a Tropical Storm Warning for the Borough of Stone Harbor through Labor Day weekend. The Service provided its latest advisory to emergency management partners on Friday, September 2nd, at 5:00pm. The effects of Tropical Storm Hermine will be felt in our region starting on Saturday and lasting through possibly Monday. The effects may include strong wind, rain, the potential for moderate coastal flooding, rough surf, beach erosion, and strong rip currents along the New Jersey coastline. Rain is expected to develop Saturday morning, and increase in intensity Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Stronger winds are possible Sunday into Sunday evening.

Computer models agree that the storm will move along the southeast coast and likely venture towards the east near the coastline of New Jersey. There is a potential for the storm to stall in the Atlantic Ocean and strengthen to a Category One hurricane which could prolong effects along our beaches, especially regarding rough surf and dangerous rip currents.

The Borough may experience minor to moderate coastal flooding at time of high tide especially Saturday evening and during the two high tide events on Sunday. High tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge on Saturday, September 3rd will occur at 10:36am and again at 10:48pm; high tide will occur on Sunday, September 4th at 11:14am and again at 11:25pm. High tide will occur on Monday at 11:53am, and again Tuesday at 12:03am.

In advance of any flood advisory, watch, or warning, consider moving your vehicle to higher ground. Never park your vehicle on a bridge or traffic island. Street flooding may also occur during periods of heavy rainfall. Never attempt to drive your vehicle on any flooded street or through a flooded intersection as this puts you in danger and also creates an unnecessary wake that can damage private property and other vehicles. If you have an emergency during the storm, please dial 911.
Please obey all instructions provided by the Stone Harbor Beach Patrol. Do not enter the ocean unless you are in the presence of an on-duty lifeguard. Do not enter the ocean before or after guards are on duty. Be aware that rip currents may take swimmers away from the water’s edge very quickly.

Never attempt to move any downed utility wire. If you have a power outage, please report the outage to Atlantic City Electric at 1-800-833-7476. Be sure to have your street address available to report the outage.

During periods of windy weather conditions be sure to secure any loose outdoor objects including trash cans/lids, umbrellas, patio furniture, and flags. Contractors have been told to secure their active job sites in advance of strong winds.

Avalon will continue to provide alerts on our weather conditions at www.stoneharboremergency.com, Channel 97 for Comcast cable customers and when necessary, our Code Red emergency telephone call system.

The National Weather Service has continued the Tropical Storm Watch for the Borough of Stone Harbor through Labor Day weekend.  The Service provided its latest advisory to emergency management partners on Friday, September 2^nd, at 11:00am.  The effects of Tropical Storm Hermine will be felt in our region starting on Saturday and lasting through at least Sunday.  The effects may include strong wind, rain, the potential for minor to moderate coastal flooding, rough surf, beach erosion, and strong rip currents along the New Jersey coastline.

Computer models agree that the storm will move along the southeast coast and likely venture towards the east near the coastline of New Jersey.  There is a potential for the storm to stall in the Atlantic Ocean which could prolong effects along our beaches, especially regarding rough surf and dangerous rip currents.

The Borough may experience minor to moderate coastal flooding at time of high tide especially Saturday evening and during the two high tide events on Sunday.  High tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge on Saturday, September 3^rd will occur at 10:36am and again at 10:48pm; high tide will occur on Sunday, September 4^th at 11:14am and again at 11:25pm. High tide will occur on Monday at 11:53am, and again Tuesday at 12:03am.

In advance of any flood advisory, watch, or warning, consider moving your vehicle to higher ground.  Never park your vehicle on a bridge or traffic island.  Street flooding may also occur during periods of heavy rainfall.  Never attempt to drive your vehicle on any flooded street or through a flooded intersection as this puts you in danger and also creates an unnecessary wake that can damage private property and other vehicles.

Please obey all instructions provided by the Stone Harbor Beach Patrol.  Do not enter the ocean unless you are in the presence of an on-duty lifeguard.  Do not enter the ocean before or after guards are on duty.  Be aware that rip currents may take swimmers away from the water’s edge very quickly.

Never attempt to move any downed utility wire.  If you have a power outage, please report the outage to Atlantic City Electric at 1-800-833-7476.  Be sure to have your street address available to report the outage.

During periods of windy weather conditions be sure to secure any loose outdoor objects including trash cans/lids, umbrellas, patio furniture, and flags.

Stone Harbor will continue to provide alerts on our weather conditions at www.stoneharboremergency.com,  Channel 97 for Comcast cable customers and when necessary, our Code Red emergency telephone call system.

**Tropical storm Hermine will impact the region over Labor Day weekend and possibly into the middle of next week**    New information  ---------------    * changes to watches and warnings:      - none    * current watches and warnings:      - a tropical storm watch remains in effect for inland         Sussex... Delaware beaches... western Monmouth... eastern         Monmouth... ocean... Atlantic... Cape May... Atlantic coastal Cape         May... coastal Atlantic... coastal ocean and southeastern         Burlington    * storm information:      - about 780 miles southwest of Atlantic City NJ or about 730         miles southwest of Dover de      - 30.8n 83.6w      - storm intensity 70 mph      - movement north-northeast or 25 degrees at 14 mph    Situation overview  ------------------    Hermine made landfall in Florida last night and has weakened. As a result,  it has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm. Hermine is expected to move  northeastward into the Carolinas on Saturday and off the mid-Atlantic coast   Saturday night. The storm is then expected to stall off the coast Sunday and   Monday before gradually moving away from the area during the middle  of next week.     A tropical storm watch remains in effect for portions of the mid-  Atlantic coast including southern Delaware and coastal New Jersey from  Cape May to Sandy Hook. This watch also includes coastal waters and  the lower Delaware Bay. Sustained tropical storm force winds are  possible over immediate coastal areas including coastal waters and  toward the lower Delaware Bay. Some tropical storm force gusts are  possible farther inland.    Hazardous seas and dangerously rough surf can be expected  throughout the Holiday weekend and possibly into the middle of next  week. A moderate to high rip current risk can be expected at the  beaches during this time.    Minor to moderate coastal flooding is possible around the times of  high tide from late Saturday Onward. Some localized major coastal  flooding can not be ruled out, especially in the back bays where  water accumulates with each successive high tide. The magnitude of  the coastal flooding will ultimately depend on the path and  strength of the storm. There is a potential for more than 2 inches  of rainfall. Some areas near the coast in Delaware and southern New  Jersey may receive 4 to 6 inches with locally higher amounts,  which could lead to flooding.    Potential impacts  -----------------    * wind:  prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across New   Jersey... Delaware... southeastern Pennsylvania and northeast   Maryland.. potential impacts include:      - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored         Mobile homes is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects could         be blown around.      - Many large tree limbs may be broken off. A few trees could be         snapped or uprooted. Some fences and roadway signs may be blown         over.      - A few roads could be impassable from debris. Hazardous driving         conditions are possible on bridges and other elevated roadways.      - Scattered power and communications outages are possible.    * Surge:  prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts   across coastal locations or areas prone to tidal flooding, including  the back bays. Potential impacts in this area include:      - localized inundation is possible with storm surge flooding         mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in         areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.      - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots could become         overspread with surge water. Dangerous driving conditions are         possible in places where surge water covers the Road.      - Moderate beach erosion is expected. Heavy surf also breaching         dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip         currents are anticipated.      - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,         and piers is possible. A few small craft may be broken away         from moorings.    There is a potential for tidal flooding farther up the Delaware  Bay and Delaware River. Seemingly minor shifts to the storm track  could lead to considerable changes to the coastal flooding  potential. Elsewhere across New Jersey... Delaware... southeastern  Pennsylvania and northeast Maryland., Little to no impact is  anticipated.    * Flooding rain:  prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible   limited impacts across the coastal plain. Potential   impacts include:      - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.      - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.         Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen         and overflow in spots.      - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in         vulnerable spots. Rapid ponding of water may occur at         underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several         storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to         overflow. Some brief Road and bridge closures are possible.     Elsewhere across New Jersey... Delaware... southeastern Pennsylvania   and northeast Maryland., Little to no impact is anticipated.    Precautionary/preparedness actions  ----------------------------------    * other preparedness information:  now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary   actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be   underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your emergency   supplies kit is stocked and ready.    When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the   exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties   which must be taken into account.    If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as   near the ocean, in a low lying or poor drainage area, in a valley, or   near an already swollen river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher   ground    Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders   that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives   of others.    When securing your property, outside preparations should be conducted   as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of   strong gusty winds and heavy rain can cause certain preparedness   activities to become unsafe.    Be sure to let friends and other family members know of your   intentions and whereabouts for surviving the storm. For emergency   purposes, have someone located away from the threatened area serve as   your Point of contact. Share vital contact information with others.   Keep cell phones handy and well charged.    Visitors to the area should become familiar with nearby surroundings.   If you are a visitor, know the name of the County in which you are   located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. If   staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite   disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to   area visitors.    Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for   official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the   forecast.