The National Weather Service has continued the Tropical Storm Warning for the Borough of Stone Harbor during its latest briefing on Saturday, September 3^rd, at 5:00pm. The Service has continued to forecast the potential for strong gusty winds, occasional rain, beach erosion, rough surf, strong rip currents, and moderate/potential major coastal flooding.   This Tropical Storm Warning continues for the Labor Day weekend holiday.

The latest computer models put the storm just offshore of the State of New Jersey with heavy rains and strong winds in the Atlantic Ocean. The forecast continues to show the storm moving away from the East Coast of the United States before taking a slight turn west towards the coastline Sunday night through Tuesday. The current forecast then calls for the storm to continue moving along the coastline to New England by Wednesday into Thursday. Tropical Storm Warnings remain for the entire coast of New Jersey. The weather risks to the Borough include wind gusts Saturday night into Sunday morning approaching 55mph, with additional rainfall expected Sunday through Labor Day Monday.

There remains a significant threat of coastal flooding to the Borough during times of high tide. The tides of greatest concern remain the high tide events on Sunday evening and again on Monday morning. Visitors to Stone Harbor who plan to relocate to the mainland should consider doing so in between any high tide event when the flood risk is less.

High tide in Stone Harbor occurs at 10:48pm on Saturday; high tide on Sunday occurs at 11:14am and again at 11:25pm, and high tide on Monday will be at 11;53am.   Moderate to possibly major coastal flooding is expected at times of high tide on Sunday evening and Monday morning.

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 as these are needed for emergency vehicles, including fire trucks. 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.  It is best that you shelter at your property during times of high tide; rising tidal flooding typically subsides within a couple of hours of a high tide along the back bay.  If you have an emergency during the storm, please dial 911.

Bathers are not permitted to enter the ocean in Stone Harbor until further notice.  Boaters are asked to check on their boats, secure them, and if possible, remove them from slips. Secure all property prone to wind including trash cans, umbrellas, patio furniture, and the like.  You can expect intermittent closures of the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City near times of high tide due to wave over wash on the road leading to the bridge.

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.

Secure any loose outdoor objects including trash cans/lids, umbrellas, patio furniture, and flags.

Residents, property owners, and visitors are encouraged to constantly check www.stoneharboremergency.com for the latest updates, advisories, directions, and information regarding this storm.  Updates are also available on Avalon’s AM radio station, 1630AM.

Hurricane Local Statement

POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE HERMINE LOCAL STATEMENT ADVISORY NUMBER 25  DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ001-007>010-012>027-PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-040015-    THIS PRODUCT COVERS NEW JERSEY...DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND.    **HERMINE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FLOODING AND   STRONG WINDS NEAR THE DELAWARE AND NEW JERSEY COASTS THIS LABOR   DAY WEEKEND**    NEW INFORMATION  ---------------    * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:      - A TROPICAL STORM WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR MIDDLESEX    * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:      - A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR MIDDLESEX      - A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NEW        CASTLE...KENT...INLAND SUSSEX...DELAWARE BEACHES...WESTERN        MONMOUTH...EASTERN        MONMOUTH...SALEM...OCEAN...CUMBERLAND...ATLANTIC...CAPE        MAY...ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY...COASTAL ATLANTIC...COASTAL        OCEAN AND SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON    * STORM INFORMATION:      - ABOUT 230 MILES SOUTH OF ATLANTIC CITY NJ OR ABOUT 210 MILES        SOUTH OF DOVER DE      - 36.1N 75.2W      - STORM INTENSITY 65 MPH      - MOVEMENT EAST-NORTHEAST OR 60 DEGREES AT 15 MPH    SITUATION OVERVIEW  ------------------    TROPICAL STORM HERMINE IS CURRENTLY JUST EAST OF THE OUTER BANKS OF  NORTH CAROLINA. HERMINE WILL MOVE NORTHEASTWARD AND OFF THE MID-  ATLANTIC COAST THROUGH TONIGHT. THE STORM IS THEN EXPECTED TO MEANDER  OFF THE DELMARVA AND NEW JERSEY COASTS SUNDAY AND MONDAY BEFORE  GRADUALLY MOVE NORTHEASTWARD AND AWAY FROM THE AREA DURING THE MIDDLE  OF NEXT WEEK.    A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR MIDDLESEX COUNTY IN NEW  JERSEY. OTHERWISE, A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ALL  OF DELAWARE AND COASTAL NEW JERSEY FROM CAPE MAY TO SANDY HOOK AND  ALONG DELAWARE BAY. THIS WARNING ALSO INCLUDES THE COASTAL WATERS AND  ALL OF DELAWARE BAY. SUSTAINED TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ARE EXPECTED  OVER LAND AREAS NEAR THE ATLANTIC COAST AND THE SHORE OF DELAWARE BAY.  THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS FARTHER  INLAND ACROSS SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW JERSEY AND POSSIBLY EXTENDING  BACK WEST INTO THE I-95 CORRIDOR.    MINOR TO MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING IS LIKELY AROUND THE TIMES OF HIGH  TIDE STARTING THIS EVENING. MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING IS LIKELY LATE  SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY. POCKETS OF MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING ARE POSSIBLE  WITH THE HIGH TIDE CYCLE ON SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY LATE MORNING,  PARTICULARLY ALONG THE DELAWARE AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY COAST  INCLUDING BACK BAYS, AS WELL AS THE SOUTHERN SHORE OF THE DELAWARE  BAY.    THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR MORE THAN 2 INCHES OF RAINFALL, MAINLY EAST  OF THE THE I-95 CORRIDOR. SOME AREAS NEAR THE COAST IN DELAWARE AND  SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY MAY RECEIVE 3 TO 4 INCHES WITH LOCALLY HIGHER  AMOUNTS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO FLOODING. THE HEAVIEST RAIN IS  EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON IN SOUTHERN DELAWARE AND LATE SUNDAY  THROUGH EARLY MONDAY ELSEWHERE ALONG THE COAST.    HAZARDOUS SEAS AND DANGEROUSLY ROUGH SURF CAN BE EXPECTED THIS HOLIDAY  WEEKEND AND POSSIBLY INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. A HIGH RIP CURRENT  RISK CAN BE EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES DURING THIS TIME. SIGNIFICANT  BEACH EROSION IS EXPECTED WITH HEAVY SURF BREACHING DUNES.    POTENTIAL IMPACTS  -----------------    * SURGE:  PROTECT AGAINST LIFE-THREATENING SURGE HAVING POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANT  IMPACTS ACROSS COASTAL AREAS OF NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE AND ALONG  THE SHORE OF DELAWARE BAY. POTENTIAL IMPACTS IN THIS AREA INCLUDE:      - AREAS OF INUNDATION ARE POSSIBLE WITH STORM SURGE FLOODING        ENHANCED BY WAVES. DAMAGE IS LIKELY TO SEVERAL BUILDINGS,        MAINLY NEAR THE COAST.      - SECTIONS OF NEAR-SHORE ESCAPE ROUTES AND SECONDARY ROADS COULD        BECOME WEAKENED OR WASHED OUT, ESPECIALLY IN USUALLY VULNERABLE        LOW SPOTS.      - MAJOR BEACH EROSION IS EXPECTED WITH HEAVY SURF BREACHING        DUNES. STRONG AND NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED.      - MODERATE DAMAGE TO MARINAS, DOCKS, BOARDWALKS, AND PIERS IS        ANTICIPATED. SEVERAL SMALL CRAFT MAY BE BROKEN AWAY FROM        MOORINGS, ESPECIALLY IN UNPROTECTED AREAS.    ALSO, PROTECT AGAINST LOCALLY HAZARDOUS SURGE HAVING POSSIBLE LIMITED  IMPACTS ALONG THE DELAWARE RIVER.    ELSEWHERE ACROSS NEW JERSEY...DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA  AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND., LITTLE TO NO IMPACT IS ANTICIPATED.    * WIND:  PROTECT AGAINST DANGEROUS WIND HAVING POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS  ACROSS COASTAL AREAS OF NEW JERSEY AND DELWARE. POTENTIAL IMPACTS IN  THIS AREA INCLUDE:      - SOME DAMAGE TO ROOFING AND SIDING IS LIKELY, ALONG WITH DAMAGE        TO PORCHES, AWNINGS, CARPORTS, AND SHEDS. A FEW BUILDINGS WILL        EXPERIENCE WINDOW, DOOR, AND GARAGE DOOR FAILURES. MOBILE HOMES        MAY BE DAMAGED, ESPECIALLY IF UNANCHORED. UNSECURED LIGHTWEIGHT        OBJECTS COULD BECOME AIRBORNE.      - SEVERAL LARGE TREES MAY BE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. SEVERAL FENCES        AND ROADWAY SIGNS COULD BE BLOWN OVER.      - SOME ROADS MAY BE IMPASSABLE FROM LARGE DEBRIS. A FEW BRIDGES,        CAUSEWAYS, AND ACCESS ROUTES MAY BE IMPASSABLE.      - THERE COULD BE SCATTERED POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS OUTAGES, BUT        MORE PREVALENT IN AREAS WITH ABOVE GROUND LINES.    ALSO, PROTECT AGAINST HAZARDOUS WIND HAVING POSSIBLE LIMITED IMPACTS  ACROSS INLAND PARTS OF NEW JERSEY, DELAWARE AND POSSIBLY AS FAR WEST AS  EASTERN MARYLAND AND SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA.    * FLOODING RAIN:  PROTECT AGAINST LOCALLY HAZARDOUS RAINFALL FLOODING HAVING POSSIBLE  LIMITED IMPACTS ACROSS SOUTHERN DELAWARE AND SOUTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY.  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 BRING TO COMPLETION ALL PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT  LIFE AND PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN.    OUTSIDE PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE WRAPPED UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE  WEATHER CONDITIONS COMPLETELY DETERIORATE. ANY REMAINING EVACUATIONS  AND RELOCATIONS SHOULD BE EXPEDITED BEFORE THE ONSET OF TROPICAL  STORM FORCE WIND.    IF YOU ARE RELOCATING TO SAFE SHELTER, LEAVE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. IF  HEADING TO A COMMUNITY SHELTER, BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SHELTER  RULES BEFORE ARRIVAL, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS OR OWN A  PET. TAKE ESSENTIAL ITEMS WITH YOU FROM YOUR EMERGENCY SUPPLIES KIT.  CHECK THE LATEST WEATHER FORECAST BEFORE DEPARTING.    FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SHELTER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF  LIFE. ALWAYS HEED THE ADVICE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS AND COMPLY WITH ANY  ORDERS THAT ARE ISSUED. REMEMBER, DURING THE STORM 9 1 1 EMERGENCY  SERVICES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESPOND IF CONDITIONS ARE  UNSAFE. THIS SHOULD BE A BIG FACTOR IN YOUR DECISION MAKING.    CHECK-IN WITH YOUR EMERGENCY POINTS OF CONTACT AMONG FAMILY, FRIENDS,  AND WORKMATES. INFORM THEM OF YOUR STATUS AND WELL-BEING. LET THEM  KNOW HOW YOU INTEND TO RIDE OUT THE STORM AND WHEN YOU PLAN TO  CHECK-IN AGAIN.    IF YOU ARE A VISITOR AND STILL IN THE AREA, LISTEN FOR THE NAME OF  THE CITY OR TOWN IN WHICH YOU ARE STAYING WITHIN LOCAL NEWS UPDATES.  BE SURE YOU KNOW THE NAME OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT RESIDES. PAY  ATTENTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES.    CLOSELY MONITOR NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR OTHER LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS FOR  OFFICIAL STORM INFORMATION. BE READY TO ADAPT TO POSSIBLE CHANGES TO  THE FORECAST.  

The Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management is asking visitors to consider leaving the Borough of Stone Harbor during the afternoon and early evening hours on Saturday, September 3rd. The National Weather Service is calling for the possibility of a “life threatening storm surge” during this event, which is expected to linger off the coast for at least a few days. High tide in Stone Harbor occurs at 10:36am, and again at 10:48pm on Saturday; high tide on Sunday occurs at 11:14am and again at 11:25pm. Moderate to potentially major coastal flooding is expected at times of high tide on Sunday and again on Monday. Weather and flooding conditions may worsen on Sunday and Monday. If the storm remains off of our coast for an extended period of time, it may worsen subsequent high tide events over the next few days.

During significant tidal events in the Borough, driving on some portions of major roadways may be very difficult or impossible. Never attempt to drive on any flooded street for any reason at any time. You endanger yourself, compromise your vehicle with salt water, and create a wake that can damage others’ personal property when you drive through flood waters.

Bathers are not permitted to enter the ocean in Stone Harbor until further notice. Boaters are asked to check on their boats, secure them, and if possible, remove them from slips. Secure all property prone to wind including trash cans, umbrellas, patio furniture, and the like. The Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City was closed at 10:00am due to flooding.

The Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management will be involved in a meeting with the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management later this morning to obtain further guidance, directions, and anticipated impact from this tropical storm system.

Residents, property owners, and visitors are encouraged to constantly visit www.stoneharboremergency.com for the latest updates, advisories, directions, and information regarding Tropical Storm Hermine.

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 Saturday, September 3rd, at 5:00am. As of 7:00am, rain was as close as Lewes, Delaware and winds are picking up on the 7 Mile Beach. The effects of Tropical Storm Hermine will be felt in our region starting on Saturday and lasting through Monday. The effects may include strong wind, rain, 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. It is best that you shelter at your property during times of high tide; rising tidal flooding typically subsides within a couple of hours of a high tide along the back bay. 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.

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.

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.  The Stone Harbor Farmers Market for Sunday has been cancelled.

Here is the latest advisory from the National Weather Service regarding Tropical Storm Hermine:

… Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect…

* locations affected
– Cape May
– Wildwood

* wind
– latest local forecast: equivalent tropical storm force wind
– peak wind forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 60 mph
– window for tropical storm force winds: Sunday morning until
Tuesday afternoon

– current threat to life and property: moderate
– the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
– Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for
strong tropical storm force wind of 58 to 73 mph.
– To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of
significant wind impacts. Remaining efforts to secure
properties should now be brought to completion.
– Dangerous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter
may result in serious injury, or in some cases loss of
life. Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes
hazardous.

– Potential impacts: significant
– some damage to roofing and siding is likely, along with
damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few
buildings will experience window, door, and garage door
failures. Mobile homes may be damaged, especially if
unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects could become
airborne.
– Several large trees may be snapped or uprooted. Several
fences and roadway signs could be blown over.
– Some roads may be impassable from large debris. A few
bridges, causeways, and access routes may be impassable.
– There could be scattered power and communications outages,
but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines.

* Storm surge
– latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
– peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
– window of concern: begins this evening

– current threat to life and property: moderate
– the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
– Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable
threat for dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3
feet above ground.
– To be safe, evacuees should be located within prescribed
shelters and well away from storm surge flooding capable of
significant impacts.
– Life threatening inundation is possible. Those who failed
to heed evacuation orders risk serious injury or loss of
life.

– Potential impacts: significant
– areas of inundation are possible with storm surge flooding
enhanced by waves. Damage is likely to several buildings,
mainly near the coast.
– Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads could
become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable
low spots.
– Major beach erosion is expected with heavy surf breaching
dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents are expected.
– Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is
anticipated. Several small craft may be broken away from
moorings, especially in unprotected areas.

* Flooding rain
– latest local forecast:
– peak rainfall amounts: 2-4 inches, with locally
higher amounts

– current threat to life and property: elevated
– the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
– Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for
minor flooding where peak rainfall totals are near amounts
conducive for localized flash flooding and rapid inundation.
– To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited flooding
rain impacts.
– Localized flooding is possible. If flood related watches
and warnings are issued, heed recommended actions.

– Potential impacts: limited
– 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.

The National Weather Service has continued the Tropical Storm Warning for the Borough of Stone Harbor. Our community will continue to experience impacts from Hermine through the Labor Day weekend which will include rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, rip currents, and rough surf. The Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management participated in a conference call on Saturday morning with the County and State officials regarding this storm.

The 11:00am advisory from the National Weather Service is tracking the storm slightly further out to sea. However, the potential still exists for moderate to major coastal flooding at time of high tide over the next few days, especially during the Sunday evening and Monday morning high tide events. Residents and visitors must remain aware of the forecast and any potential changes especially over the next 48 hours.

The Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management is asking visitors to consider leaving the Borough of Stone Harbor during the afternoon and early evening hours on Saturday, September 3rd. High tide on the back bay occurs at 10:48pm on Saturday; high tide on Sunday occurs at 11:14am and again at 11:25pm, and high tide on Monday will be at 11:53am. Moderate to potentially major coastal flooding is expected at times of high tide on Sunday and again on Monday. Flooding conditions may worsen on Sunday and Monday. If the storm remains off of our coast for an extended period of time, it may worsen subsequent high tide events over the next few days.

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. It is best that you shelter at your property during times of high tide; rising tidal flooding typically subsides within a couple of hours of a high tide along the back bay. If you have an emergency during the storm, please dial 911.

Never attempt to drive on any flooded street for any reason at any time. You endanger yourself, compromise your vehicle with salt water, and create a wake that can damage others’ personal property when you drive through flood waters.

Bathers are not permitted to enter the ocean in Stone Harbor until further notice. Boaters are asked to check on their boats, secure them, and if possible, remove them from slips. Secure all property prone to wind including trash cans, umbrellas, patio furniture, and the like. Avalon Police closed the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge at 10:00am Saturday; intermittent closures of the bridges near high tide events can be expected over the next several days.

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.

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.

Residents, property owners, and visitors are encouraged to constantly visit www.stoneharboremergency.com for the latest updates, advisories, directions, and information regarding Tropical Storm Hermine. Advisories are also posted on Channel 97 for Comcast customers, and if possible, listen to Avalon’s AM emergency management radio station, 1630AM.
1022 am EDT Sat Sep 3 2016

… Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect…

* wind
– latest local forecast: equivalent tropical storm force wind
– peak wind forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 60 mph
– window for tropical storm force winds: Sunday morning until
Tuesday afternoon

– current threat to life and property: moderate
– the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
– Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for
strong tropical storm force wind of 58 to 73 mph.
– To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of
significant wind impacts. Remaining efforts to secure
properties should now be brought to completion.
– Dangerous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter
may result in serious injury, or in some cases loss of
life. Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes
hazardous.

– Potential impacts: significant
– some damage to roofing and siding is likely, along with
damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few
buildings will experience window, door, and garage door
failures. Mobile homes may be damaged, especially if
unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects could become
airborne.
– Several large trees may be snapped or uprooted. Several
fences and roadway signs could be blown over.
– Some roads may be impassable from large debris. A few
bridges, causeways, and access routes may be impassable.
– There could be scattered power and communications outages,
but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines.

* Storm surge
– latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible
– peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
– window of concern: begins this evening

– current threat to life and property: moderate
– the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
– Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable
threat for dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3
feet above ground.
– To be safe, evacuees should be located within prescribed
shelters and well away from storm surge flooding capable of
significant impacts.
– Life threatening inundation is possible. Those who failed
to heed evacuation orders risk serious injury or loss of
life.

– Potential impacts: significant
– areas of inundation are possible with storm surge flooding
enhanced by waves. Damage is likely to several buildings,
mainly near the coast.
– Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads could
become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable
low spots.
– Major beach erosion is expected with heavy surf breaching
dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents are expected.
– Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is
anticipated. Several small craft may be broken away from
moorings, especially in unprotected areas.

* Flooding rain
– latest local forecast:
– peak rainfall amounts: 2-4 inches, with locally
higher amounts

– current threat to life and property: elevated
– the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
– Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for
minor flooding where peak rainfall totals are near amounts
conducive for localized flash flooding and rapid inundation.
– To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited flooding
rain impacts.
– Localized flooding is possible. If flood related watches
and warnings are issued, heed recommended actions.

– Potential impacts: limited
– 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.