The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the southern New Jersey coastline.  The Warning is in effect from Friday, January 28^th at 7pm until Saturday, January 29^th, at 7pm.  Blizzard conditions are expected with wind gusts approaching 50mph and the potential for 8-15” of snowfall.  A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect on Saturday from 3am until 9am; minor tidal flooding is expected.

Travel conditions will be difficult to impossible during this storm event.  Driving late Friday night through Saturday is not recommended.  Snow is expected to end at some point Saturday afternoon.

Contractors are required to secure their job sites before they stop work for the day on Friday.  Consider securing objects on your property that are prone to strong winds.  Beach erosion is likely during this storm event.  If you have any emergency, dial 911.  If you experience a power outage, please call Atlantic City Electric directly at 1-800-833-7476.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our region.  The Warning is in effect for Friday, January 28^th, at 7pm until Saturday, January 29^th, at 7pm.  The current forecast calls for total snow accumulation of nine to 15 inches, and wind gusts of up to 50mph.

Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated late Friday night through Saturday.

There is no significant tidal flooding associated with this storm event.  Exercise caution while driving and be aware that snow plows will likely be on our streets to clear snow as quickly and safely as possible.  If you have any emergency, dial 911.  Friday is the day to secure outdoor objects like trash cans and patio furniture that are subject to strong winds.

Here is the Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service:

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ

337 PM EST Thu Jan 27 2022

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST

SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 15

inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE…Portions of central and southern New Jersey and

southern Delaware.

* WHEN…From 7 PM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty

winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow is expected to begin Friday evening in

Delmarva and southern New Jersey, spreading northward overnight

into Saturday morning. Snow may be heavy at times through mid

afternoon Saturday before diminishing Saturday evening. Strong

winds may generate blowing snow and very low visibilities at

times.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Stone Harbor.  The Watch is in effect from Friday evening, January 28^th through Saturday evening, January 29^th.  The current forecast calls for between six to 12 inches of snow during this storm with strong gusty winds and minor tidal flooding.  There is an expectation this watch will be a warning.

The confidence in this forecast is very low, according to the National Weather Service, as the path of this winter storm will dictate the conditions that we experience locally.  There could be changes to the forecast; continue to follow this website and traditional media outlets for updates.

Be aware that travel conditions late Friday night into Saturday will be hazardous.  Please secure objects on your property that may be subject to high winds including trash cans and patio furniture.  Contractors are required to secure their job sites in advance of this storm event.

We continue to be in contact with our partners at the Cape May County Department of Emergency Management and the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management for updates and alerts.  Here is the text of the Winter Storm Watch issued by the National Weather Service:

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ

313 AM EST Thu Jan 27 2022

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH

SATURDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12

inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE…The coastal counties of New Jersey and Sussex County in

Delaware.

* WHEN…From Friday evening through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow is expected to begin Friday evening in

Delmarva and southern New Jersey, spreading northward overnight

into Saturday morning. Snow may be heavy at times through mid

afternoon before diminishing Saturday evening. Strong winds may

generate blowing snow and very low visibilities at times. The

storm total snow forecast remains very uncertain, so stay tuned

to the latest forecasts.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Stone Harbor through Monday afternoon at 4:00pm.  There is the potential for 6 to 12 inches of snowfall, with wind gusts approaching 40mph.  Additionally, a Coastal Flood Warning has been issued until 1:00pm Monday afternoon with widespread minor tidal flooding expected with the potential for moderate tidal flooding.  Flooding is also possible Tuesday morning.

Snow has developed over our region Monday around day break and continue until the mid afternoon hours.  Snowfall may obscure tidal flooding in the roadway.  Be mindful of areas of our community that receive water in the streets during tidal flooding events and avoid driving on them during this storm event.  Please consider moving your vehicle off the street in the event snow plowing operations are required.

High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge Monday at 8:05am, and again at 8:34pm.  The current forecast has an increased chance of tidal flooding during the morning high tide when snow is expected in our area.

Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency for Cape May County, and four other counties.

Continue to follow updates on this media channel for the impact to our community, and continue to follow traditional media outlets for updates to the forecast.

Here is the text of the Winter Storm Warning and the Coastal Flood Warning issued Sunday morning by the National Weather Service:

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Mount Holly NJ

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS  AFTERNOON...    * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12    inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.    * WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey, northeast Maryland    and central and southern Delaware.    * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.    * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous    conditions will impact travel through much of the day today.    * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some locally higher totals over 12 inches    are possible. Also, a period of near blizzard conditions is    possible from mid-morning through mid-afternoon.

Coastal Flood Warning

…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THISAFTERNOON… * WHAT…One to two feet of inundation above ground level  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal  waterways. * WHERE…Tidal areas in the New Jersey counties of Atlantic and  Cape May. Tidal areas in the Delaware counties of Sussex and  Kent. * WHEN…Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in  coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal  waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to  vulnerable structures may begin to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional tidal flooding is expected on  Monday evening and again on Tuesday morning. …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THISAFTERNOON… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE…Portions of southern New Jersey, northeast Maryland  and central and southern Delaware. * WHEN…Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous  conditions will impact travel through much of the day today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Some locally higher totals over 12 inches  are possible. Also, a period of near blizzard conditions is  possible from mid-morning through mid-afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Stone Harbor from early Monday morning, January 3^rd, through Monday afternoon.  There is the potential for four to six inches of snowfall.  Additionally, a Coastal Flood Warning has been issued through Monday afternoon with widespread minor tidal flooding expected with the potential for moderate tidal flooding.  Flooding is also possible Tuesday morning.

Snow is likely to develop over our region Monday around day break and continue until the mid afternoon hours.  Snowfall may obscure tidal flooding in the roadway.  Be mindful of areas of our community that receive water in the streets during tidal flooding events and avoid driving on them during this storm event.  Please consider moving your vehicle off the street in the event snow plowing operations are required.

High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge Monday at 8:05am, and again at 8:34pm.  The current forecast has an increased chance of tidal flooding during the morning high tide when snow is expected in our area.

Continue to follow updates on this media channel for the impact to our community, and continue to follow traditional media outlets for updates to the forecast.

Here is the text of the Winter Storm Warning and the Coastal Flood Warning issued Sunday morning by the National Weather Service:

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Mount Holly NJ249 PM EST Sun Jan 2 2022  …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…Portions of southern New Jersey, northeast Maryland  and central and southern Delaware. * WHEN…From 4 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

Coastal Flood Warning

Coastal Hazard MessageNational Weather Service Mount Holly NJ335 PM EST Sun Jan 2 2022  …COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM ESTMONDAY… * WHAT…One to two feet of inundation above ground level is  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE…Tidal areas in the New Jersey counties of Atlantic and  Cape May. Tidal areas in Sussex County, Delaware. * WHEN…From 5:00 AM until 1:00 PM Monday. * IMPACTS…At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in  coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal  waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to  vulnerable structures may begin to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional minor tidal flooding is  expected on Monday evening and again on Tuesday morning.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Stone Harbor from late Sunday night, January 2^nd through Monday afternoon, January 3^rd.  There is the potential for four to six inches of snowfall.  Additionally, a Coastal Flood Watch has been issued from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon with widespread minor tidal flooding expected with the potential for moderate tidal flooding.  Flooding is also possible Tuesday morning.

There was a significant change to the forecast during the overnight hours into Sunday morning by the National Weather Service.  Snow is likely to develop over our region Monday starting around 1:00am and continue until the mid afternoon hours on Monday.  Snowfall may obscure tidal flooding in the roadway.  Be mindful of areas of our community that receive water in the streets during tidal flooding events and avoid driving on them during this storm event.

High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge Monday at 8:05am, and again at 8:34pm.  The current forecast has an increased chance of tidal flooding during the morning high tide when snow is expected in our area.

Continue to follow updates on this media channel for the impact to our community, and continue to follow traditional media outlets for updates to the forecast.

Here is the text of the Winter Storm Watch and the Coastal Flood Watch issued Sunday morning by the National Weather Service:

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ

357 AM EST Sun Jan 2 2022

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY

AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of at least

4 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE…Portions of southern New Jersey, northeast Maryland

and central and southern Delaware.

* WHEN…From late tonight through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Hazardous conditions

including snow-covered roads will likely impact the Monday

morning commute, potentially lingering into the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates could exceed one inch per

hour at times Monday morning. Users should closely monitor the

forecast today, as additional changes, potentially significant,

are possible.

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Hazard MessageNational Weather Service Mount Holly NJ517 AM EST Sun Jan 2 2022 …COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON ESTTODAY……COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAYAFTERNOON…

* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,  one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE…Tidal areas of Atlantic and Cape May Counties in New  Jersey.

* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EST today.  For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Monday  afternoon.

* IMPACTS…At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in  coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal  waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to  vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Widespread minor flooding is expected with  this morning`s high tide. Minor to moderate flooding is expected  with Monday morning`s high tide. Additional coastal flooding is  possible Tuesday morning.

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 29^th, from Noon until 9pm; the High Wind Warning is in effect Friday, October 29^th, 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:

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 29^th, from Noon until 8pm; the High Wind Warning is in effect Friday, October 29^th, 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:

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.  

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Thursday, October 28^th from Noon until 6:00pm; a Coastal Flood Watch for Friday, October 29^th from Noon until 8:00pm; and a Wind Advisory for Friday, October 29^th, from 11:00am until 11:00pm.  The Flood Watch may become a flood warning in advance of Friday’s high tide event.

The region is expected to see minor tidal flooding at time of high tide on Thursday.  High tide will occur Thursday afternoon at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge at 2:00pm.  However, moderate tidal flooding is anticipated at high tide Friday afternoon.  High tide will occur at 3:04pm.

The Wind Advisory is forecasting strong winds out of the east gusting to 45mph Friday afternoon into Friday evening.  Secure all outdoor objects that can be prone to winds, including patio furniture and trash cans.  Contractors should secure their job sites at the end of the working day Friday.

Exercise caution while driving.  Never drive on a flooded street.  This puts you and your vehicle at risk and causes a wake that can damage property.

Continue to monitor the forecast on traditional media outlets.  Here is the briefing package on this storm event from the National Weather Service: