The National Weather Service has continued the Tropical Storm Warning for the entire coastline of New Jersey, including the Borough of Stone Harbor. The Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect as Hermine continues to meander in the North Atlantic away from the New Jersey coastline. The effects of the storm continue to be gusty winds, beach erosion, rough surf, strong rip currents, and coastal flooding at times of high tide.
Throughout the day on Sunday, strong rip currents were present on the beachfront. Continue to observe all instructions provided by the Stone Harbor Beach Patrol
Winds Sunday night and Monday are expected to be out of the north at 25mph, with gusts to 35mph
The briefing provided by the National Weather Service on Sunday, September 4th, at 5:00pm provides for the potential of minor coastal flooding at time of high tide Sunday evening, and moderate coastal flooding at time of high tide Monday morning and Monday evening. High tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge will occur Sunday at 11:25pm. High tide on Monday will occur at 11:19am and again at 11:29pm. High tide on Tuesday will occur at 11:59am. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is possible during Tuesday’s high tide.
Visitors to the Borough should be aware that driving on some main streets may become difficult during times of high tide Monday morning and Monday evening. It is wise to plan your commute home a few hours before or after these high tide events. If you live in an area of Stone Harbor that typically floods during coastal storm events, consider moving your vehicle off the street. Never park your vehicle on any bridge in our community as larger emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, are blocked by vehicles parked on bridges. Never attempt to drive on any flooded street as this puts you at risk, and salt water will damage your vehicle. Driving on a flooded street also creates an unnecessary wake that can damage vehicles/property owned by others. At times, the Avalon Police Department may close the road leading to the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge for safety due to wave overwash on the roadway; this typically occurs near high tide.
If you have any emergency, dial 911. If you are home and see flooding in your street, it is best to shelter in your home until flood waters recede.
The Borough continues to be in contact with our partners at the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management and the New Jersey State Police. Continue to follow advisories regarding this storm on www.stoneharboremergency.com.
The Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management wants to thank all of our residents, property owners, and visitors for paying close attention to the forecast and the advisories throughout this storm event.
