The following is a statement from the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management regarding a Tornado Watch issued for Cape May County by the National Weather Service.  The Watch is in effect until Wednesday, February 24th, at 11:00pm:

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

DELAWARE

CENTRAL AND EASTERN MARYLAND

SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY

SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA

NORTHERN VIRGINIA

COASTAL WATERS

EFFECTIVE THIS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 320 PM  UNTIL 1100 PM EST.

PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE,

A FEW TORNADOES AND A COUPLE INTENSE TORNADOES POSSIBLE  SCATTERED DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH LIKELY

SUMMARY,A LINE OF STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS WILL QUICKLY PROGRESS  NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING.

DAMAGING WINDS AND A FEW TORNADOES WILL BE THE MAIN HAZARDS.

THE TORNADO WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 75 STATUTE  MILES EAST AND WEST OF A LINE FROM 35 MILES NORTH NORTHWEST OF  PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA TO 35 MILES WEST SOUTHWEST OF PATUXENT  RIVER MARYLAND.  FOR A COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE THE  ASSOCIATED WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS,

REMEMBER,A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR  TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH  AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR  THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS  AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

The National Weather Service is predicting high temperatures on Saturday and Sunday, February 13th-14th, to remain in the 20s, with overnight temperatures in the single digits. Wind chill values of below zero are expected at times this weekend. Please limit your exposure to the outdoor elements during this cold weather and protect your pets from cold weather; check on your neighbors for their well-being. If you have any emergency during this period, please dial 911. Take any necessary precautions to prevent your pipes from freezing. If you experience an interruption of electrical service, contact Atlantic City Electric’s outage number at 1-800-833-7476. Here is the advisory from the National Weather Service regarding the cold weather moving into our region this weekend:

National-Weather-Service-Briefing-for-Weekend-of-February-12-through-14-2016

The National Weather Service has again revised the forecast for our Borough. As of late Monday afternoon, a Winter Storm Warning has been added to the Coastal Flood Warning for our community. The potential now exists for widespread moderate coastal flooding and the possibility of between three to six inches of snow during a storm event Monday night through the day on Tuesday.

Snow is expected to develop during the overnight hours into Tuesday morning, and snow will continue until Tuesday evening. Accumulating snow is expected to affect some travel in our region during the next 24 hours. Please exercise caution while driving.

The Coastal Flood Warning is in effect through Tuesday at 12 Noon. High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City on Monday at 7:54pm, and again on Tuesday morning at 8:16am. Areas of Avalon that typically experience flooding during coastal storm events will likely see flood water during these two high tides.

Never attempt to drive on any flooded street as it puts you and your vehicle in danger; driving on a flooded street also creates an unnecessary wake that can damage businesses and residential properties. Never park on any bridge in our community. Please consider moving your car to higher ground in advance of the next two high tide events. If you have any emergency, dial 911. If you experience a power outage, call Atlantic City Electric’s outage number at 1-800-833-7476.

Continue to monitor traditional media outlets for updates on this weather forecast.

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for the Borough.  The Warning is in effect for the Borough from now through Tuesday, February 9th, at 12 Noon.  Moderate coastal flooding is possible at time of high tide on Monday evening, and again Tuesday morning.

A storm system will move past New Jersey overnight which will bring rain, snow, and a mixture of precipitation to our region during the overnight hours into Tuesday.  It is possible the storm may end with a period of snow late in the day on Tuesday.  Along the coastline, minor snow accumulation is in the forecast; further offshore, there is a greater possibility of additional snowfall.  The storm will also bring the potential for coastal flooding during the next two high tide events.

High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City on Monday at 7:54pm, and again on Tuesday morning at 8:16am.  Areas of Stone Harbor that typically experience flooding during coastal storm events will likely see flood water during these two high tides.

Never attempt to drive on any flooded street as it puts you and your vehicle in danger; driving on a flooded street also creates an unnecessary wake that can damage businesses and residential properties.  Never park on any bridge in our community.  Please consider moving your car to higher ground in advance of the next two high tide events.  If you have any emergency, dial 911.  If you experience a power outage, call Atlantic City Electric’s outage number at 1-800-833-7476.

Continue to monitor traditional media outlets for updates on this weather forecast.

The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Advisory and a Coastal Flood Watch in advance of a storm that is expected to affect the Mid-Atlantic coast early this week. The Advisory is in effect from Monday, February 8th at 5:00am until Tuesday, February 9th, at 4:00am. The Watch is in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.

A storm will be passing by the New Jersey coastline early this week and could bring some rain and snow to our region. The storm is also expected to bring the potential for widespread minor coastal flooding at time of high tide on Monday and the potential for moderate coastal flooding on Tuesday morning.

High tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will occur on Monday at 7:31am, and again at 7:54pm. High tide on Tuesday will occur at 8:16am and again at 8:40pm. Never attempt to drive on any street that is flooded; you put yourself in danger, and may create a wake that could damage homes and businesses. If you experience a power outage, please be sure to contact Atlantic City Electric and report your outage at 1-800-833-7476. There will be winds out of the northeast during this storm, with rain mixing with snow at times.

Please continue to follow traditional media outlets for updated weather information early this week.