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POWERFUL STORM SYSTEM JANUARY 9-10, 2024
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
909 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE…Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and
Coastal Atlantic.
* WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The highest water levels are expected in
the back bays.
HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Southeast to south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to
65 mph expected.
* WHERE…Portions of southern Delaware and central and southern
New Jersey.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Southeast winds will increase during today
and become stronger later this afternoon. The damaging winds
are expected to occur this evening, and these could be locally
enhanced with a narrow line of intense showers later tonight.
For current up-to-date information refer to Stone Harbor’s Facebook page or the Stone Harbor OEM Facebook page.
In case of an emergency call 911.
Coastal Flood Warning
Tuesday September 26, 2023, 12:53 PM
A coastal flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for this evenings high tide at 6:45 PM. The National Weather Service warns that widespread roadway flooding in low-lying areas may occur and continue over the next few days. All Stone Harbor residents in flood prone areas should move their vehicles to higher ground. We encourage residents to not drive through flooded streets for their safety and the safety of surrounding homes and businesses.
For emergencies call 911.
** Additional Stone Harbor coastal flood information can be found on the Borough of Stone Harbor or the Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management Facebook page.
COASTAL STORM SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2023
Update Saturday September 23, 2023 7:00 AM (NWS)
The coastal flood warning remains in effect from noon today to 8:00 PM this evening. The National Weather Service warns that widespread roadway flooding in low-lying areas may occur leading up to and during Saturday afternoons high tide (3:23 PM). The onshore winds are expected to continue Saturday causing the back bays to not fully drain during low tides. Minor flooding is possible on Sunday afternoon (High Tide 4:36 PM). All Stone Harbor residents in flood prone areas should move their vehicles to higher ground. We encourage residents to not drive through flooded streets for their safety and the safety of surrounding homes and businesses.
For emergencies call 911.