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Friday, October 29th, 7:14am: Coastal Flood Warning, High Wind Warning in Effect For Stone Harbor
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning and a High Wind Warning for our community. The Coastal Flood Warning is in effect Friday, October 29th, from Noon until 9pm; the High Wind Warning is in effect Friday, October 29th, from 11am until 11pm. Minor to moderate tidal flooding is anticipated at time of high tide. Winds will be out of the east at 25-35mph, with wind gusts approaching 55mph.
High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge at 3:04pm Friday. Moderate tidal flooding is anticipated. Some streets may be impassable due to tidal flooding Never drive on a flooded street. Turn around, don’t drown. Secure any objects that are prone to strong winds outside of your home Friday morning. Contractors are required to secure their job sites.
Please continue to follow the forecast on traditional media outlets. Here is the briefing package provided Friday morning by the National Weather Service:
Thursday, October 28th, 6:51pm: Coastal Flood Warning, High Wind Warning for Stone Harbor
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning and a High Wind Warning for our community. The Coastal Flood Warning is in effect Friday, October 29th, from Noon until 8pm; the High Wind Warning is in effect Friday, October 29th, from 11am until 11pm. Minor to moderate tidal flooding is anticipated at time of high tide. Winds will be out of the east at 25-35mph, with wind gusts approaching 60mph.
High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge at 3:04pm Friday. Moderate tidal flooding is expected. Some streets may be impassable. Never drive on a flooded street. Turn around, don’t drown. Secure any objects that are prone to strong winds outside of your home Friday morning. Contractors are required to secure their job sites.
Please continue to follow updates on traditional media channels. Here is the briefing package from the National Weather Service:
Thursday, October 28th: High Wind Warning Issued for Stone Harbor, Coastal Communities
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 420 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 DEZ004-NJZ024-291100- /O.UPG.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.211029T1500Z-211030T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0003.211029T1500Z-211030T0300Z/ Delaware Beaches-Atlantic Coastal Cape May- Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City 420 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Atlantic Coastal Cape May. In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday. * 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...Winds will increase through the morning with the strongest winds occurring during the early afternoon. The strongest winds are expected to occur along the immediate coast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside around trees. Use caution if you must drive.
