Tuesday, May 15th: Flash Flood Watch Issued for Stone Harbor

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Borough from late Tuesday afternoon into late Tuesday night.  A line of severe thunderstorms is expected to impact most areas along the Jersey Shore later today.  These storms could bring heavy downpours and cause street flooding in a short amount of time.

Never attempt to drive on any flooded street or through any flooded intersection as this puts you and your vehicle at risk.  If you have an emergency, dial 911.  If you have a power outage, call Atlantic City Electric at 1-800-833-7476.  Please continue to follow traditional media outlets for updates on the forecast.

Here is the text of the Flash Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service:

 

Flash Flood Watch

Flood Watch  National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ  340 AM EDT Tue May 15 2018      The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a    * Flash Flood Watch for portions of Delaware, northeast    Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, including the    following areas, in Delaware, Kent and New Castle. In    northeast Maryland, Cecil, Kent MD, and Queen Annes. In New    Jersey, Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Camden, Cape May,    Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Cumberland, Eastern Monmouth,    Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Northwestern    Burlington, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Southeastern Burlington,    and Western Monmouth. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Delaware,    Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lehigh, Lower Bucks,    Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western    Montgomery.    * From 4 PM EDT today to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.    * A line of intense thunderstorms is expected to move into the    region from the northwest late this afternoon and this evening.    There are indications that storms may repeatedly move over the    same areas, especially during the evening hours. Localized    rainfall of one to three inches is likely where this occurs.    Combined with the rainfall received this past weekend, this may    lead to a few instances of flash flooding.    * The areas of greatest risk are poor-drainage and urban    locations, where rapid runoff may cause localized flash    flooding. Quickly responding creeks and streams may also    experience flooding in areas receiving the heaviest rainfall.    The storms are expected to move through the area during or just    after the evening commute. Motorists should be prepared for    torrential downpours and potential flooding as the storms move    through.    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...    A Flash Flood Watch means that there is the potential for flash  flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to  occur over a short period of time. Rapidly rising flood waters  may quickly inundate roadways and areas of poor drainage. Streams  and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties.    Please monitor the forecast, especially if you live in a location  that is prone to flooding. Be prepared to take action if a flash  flood warning is issued for your area.