The National Weather Service is alerting coastal communities, including Stone Harbor, about the upcoming storm event towards the end of this week. Tropical Storm Joaquin has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and will move up the eastern seaboard of the United States over the next several days. The storm is expected to bring rain and wind to our region towards the end of this week.

The Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor this storm as it continues to develop and move in a northerly direction. Please continue to monitor traditional media outlets for updated information. We will provide updates on this website and on Channel 97 for Comcast television customers.

Currently, there are no advisories, watches, or warnings issued by the National Weather Service. Please click on the PDF link for a summary of the storm provided by the National Weather Service:

National Weather Service Briefing Tropical Storm Joaquin September 29 2015