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Friday, July 10th, 8:28am: Flash Flood Warning Issued for Stone Harbor
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning NJC009-101815- /O.NEW.KPHI.FF.W.0017.200710T1220Z-200710T1815Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 820 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2020 The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Cape May County in southern New Jersey... * Until 215 PM EDT. * At 820 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that could experience flooding include... Cape May, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Sea Isle City, Avalon, West Cape May, Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House, Scotch Bonnet, Diamond Beach, Green Creek, Goshen, Strathmere, Rio Grande, North Cape May, Villas, West Wildwood, Erma and Whitesboro-Burleigh. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Protecting yourself from immediate threats to life and safety shall take priority. Whenever possible, as long as it does not cause greater harm, all COVID-19 protective action guidance should be followed. Turn around...don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Thursday, July 9th, 5:31pm: Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Stone Harbor, Southern NJ Coastline
The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Stone Harbor and southern coastal New Jersey. This is an elevation of the Flash Flood Watch that was issued earlier today by the Service. Tropical Storm Fay has developed in the Atlantic Ocean and will have a direct impact on our community.
The Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect until further notice. The warning means tropical storm conditions are expected locally over the next 36 hours. This may include heavy rain, tropical storm force winds, rough surf, rip currents, and the potential for street flooding from heavy rainfall.
The potential exists for winds of 35-45mph with gusts approaching 50mph at times. Tropical storm force winds are possible through Friday afternoon. Peak rainfall amounts are expected between two to four inches, with locally higher amounts in some locations. Rip currents along the beaches are also expected.
Please be prepared to move your vehicle to higher ground if you live in an area of our community that often floods during heavy rainfall events. Never drive on any flooded street or intersection as this puts you and your vehicle at risk, and causes a wake that can damage private or public property.
If you have any outside objects that are prone to strong winds, bring them inside. These may include trash cans, umbrellas, and light patio furniture. Contractors are asked to secure their job sites immediately and secure any loose objects.
Please continue to monitor this storm event on our various media channels, and continue to follow updates on traditional media outlets.
Here is the latest advisory from the National Weather Service:
Tropical Storm Warning
Fay Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ AL062020
506 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2020
NJZ024-100515-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TR.W.1006.200709T2106Z-000000T0000Z/
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
506 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2020
…TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT…
A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are
expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
– Cape May
– Wildwood
* WIND
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind
– Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 50 mph
– Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday
afternoon
– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
– PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
– PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now
be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind
damage.
– ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind.
– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
– Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.
* STORM SURGE
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Not available at this time. To be
updated shortly.
– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Not available at this
time. To be updated shortly.
– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Not available at this time. To be updated
shortly.
* FLOODING RAIN
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flash Flood Watch is in effect
– Peak Rainfall Amounts: 2-4 inches, with locally higher
amounts
– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
localized flooding rain
– PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
localized flooding from heavy rain.
– PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area
vulnerable to flooding.
– ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings.
– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
– Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
– Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter
currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and
ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots.
– Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in
usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding
of water occurs 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.
* TORNADO
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
– Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes
– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few
tornadoes
– PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include possible
tornadoes.
– PREPARE: Stay within your shelter keeping informed of the
latest tornado situation.
– ACT: Move quickly to the safest place within your shelter
if a tornado warning is issued.
– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
– The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the
execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
– A few places may experience tornado damage, along with
power and communications disruptions.
– Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,
chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or
overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,
shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown
off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
– http://www.capemaycountyemergency.net
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Hurricane Local Statement
Tropical Storm Fay Local Statement Advisory Number 1
DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ010-012>027-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-100530-
Tropical Storm Fay Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ AL062020
517 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2020
This product covers NEW JERSEY…DELAWARE…SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND
**Tropical Storm Fay to Approach the New Jersey Coast**
NEW INFORMATION
—————
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
– A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Atlantic, Atlantic
Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean,
Eastern Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, Southeastern Burlington,
and Western Monmouth
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
– A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Atlantic, Atlantic
Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean,
Eastern Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, Southeastern Burlington,
and Western Monmouth
* STORM INFORMATION:
– About 270 miles south of Atlantic City NJ or about 240 miles
south of Cape May NJ
– 35.5N 74.9W
– Storm Intensity 45 mph
– Movement North or 360 degrees at 7 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
——————
Heavy rain leading to flooding will be possible, especially
along and southeast of the Interstate 95 corridor due to Tropical
Storm Fay. Tropical Storm Fay is currently off the Outer Banks. It
is expected to progress north over our region through Friday. Heavy
rain is possible beginning very late tonight and continuing through
Friday evening. The threat for tropical storm winds over land is
very low except right along the New Jersey coast.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
—————–
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts along and southeast Interstate 95 corridor. Potential
impacts include:
– Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
– Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become
swollen and overflow in spots.
– Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
occurs 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.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
New Jersey… and southeastern Pennsylvania. Potential impacts
include:
– The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
– A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
and communications disruptions.
– Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
pulled from moorings.
* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal New Jersey. Potential impacts in this area include:
– Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
– Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
– A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
– Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across the region, little to no impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don`t drown!
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
– For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
– For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
– For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
———–
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Mount Holly NJ around 11 PM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
312 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2020
DEZ004-NJZ024-025-101915-
Delaware Beaches-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
312 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2020
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON…
…HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING…
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Delaware and
southern New Jersey.
.DAY ONE…This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Flash Flood Watch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Flash Flood Watch.
High Rip Current Risk.
The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Invest 98L as
a potential tropical cyclone. This low pressure system is currently
forecast to track close to the region and could bring heavy rain.
Localized minor tidal flooding is possible.
We are currently forecasting a high risk of dangerous rip currents
on Friday, and this may extend into the weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.