The National Weather Service has extended the Coastal Flood Warning for the Borough of Stone Harbor through Sunday, October 4th, at 6:00pm. There is also a High Wind Warning in effect for our region until Saturday, October 3rd, at 1:00am. There are no longer concerns about Hurricane Joaquin impacting the southern New Jersey coastal region.
A low pressure system has formed and will bring more than an inch of additional rainfall to our Borough throughout the day on Friday. The coastal storm will also bring high winds to our community, especially during the afternoon hours on Friday. Driving will be impacted by the storm conditions and also due to widespread coastal flooding associated with this storm, especially at high tide.
Here are the high tides for the next few days at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City: Friday, 12 Noon; Saturday, 12:32am and 12:58pm; Sunday, 1:35am and 2:02pm.
If you live in a flood prone area of our community, you are advised to move your vehicles to higher ground especially during the upcoming high tide events. Please exercise caution while driving in the Borough for the next few days, and be aware of the tide cycle. Never attempt to drive on any flooded street or through a flooded intersection as this puts you and responders at risk. Give yourself extra time for your commute.
The High Wind Warning will result in consistent winds of 25-35mph during the day and evening hours on Friday, with gusts peaking to 60mph late this afternoon and this evening. These high winds may cause tree limbs to fall and could result in scattered power outages throughout southern New Jersey. Never attempt to drive on a street with downed power wires nor should you attempt to move them. Please secure outdoor objects like trash cans and lawn furniture.
The Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management continues to work with the Cape May County Department of Emergency Management and forecasters to monitor this storm. Continue to follow traditional media forecasts for updates, and always reference first this website.
Here are the texts of the two warnings issued Friday morning by the National Weather Service:
… Coastal Flood Warning now in effect until 6 PM EDT Sunday…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
coastal Flood Watch.
* Coastal flooding… widespread tidal flooding will occur through
multiple successive high tide cycles through this weekend. Tides
will continue to increase today and probably peak at similar
levels on the weekend. A building surge into Saturday combined
with 6 to 10 foot breaking waves and periods of moderate or
heavy rain will contribute to the tidal inundation flooding.
* Timing… high tide on the oceanfront will start around 1130 am
this morning and midnight tonight. High tide on the back bays
and along the Raritan Bay occurs later than the high tide on the
oceanfront.
* Impacts… numerous roadways will flood… especially during the
daytime high tide cycle through the weekend. Minor to moderate
property damage is possible. The Tides and wave action will
probably result in moderate beach erosion.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life
and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency
management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from
time to time.
Location time of predicted water level
high tide
Sandy Hook… NJ 1152 am Fri near 8.0 feet MLLW
(sandy hook bay) 1226 PM Sat 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW
Seaside Heights… NJ 1122 am Fri near 8.0 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 1219 PM Sat 7.5 to 8.0 feet MLLW
Atlantic City… NJ 1125 am Fri around 7.5 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 1224 PM Sat around 7.5 feet MLLW
Cape May… NJ 1159 am Fri 8.5 to 9.0 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 1258 PM Sat around 8.5 feet MLLW
Lewes… de 1240 PM Fri around 8.5 feet MLLW
(delaware bay) 138 PM Sat around 8.5 feet MLLW
Rehoboth Beach… de 1144 am Fri around 8.5 feet MLLW
(oceanfront) 1239 PM Sat around 8.5 feet MLLW
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.
Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged… leading to costly
repairs.
For a list of the impact of different tide heights in your County
please visit www.Erh.NOAA.Gov/phi/tides.Htm (all in lower case)
High Wind Warning
Statement as of 4:23 AM EDT on October 02, 2015
… High Wind Warning in effect until 1 am EDT Saturday…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High
Wind Warning… which is in effect until 1 am EDT Saturday.
* Locations… coastal sections of Atlantic, Cape May and Sussex
counties.
* Winds… northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.
* Timing… wind gusts will continue to increase today… peaking
this afternoon and evening.
* Impacts… caution is urged for high profile vehicles traveling
on bridges and overpasses. Trees and tree limbs will get knocked
down and cause power outages. Blowing sand may cover some
coastal roads.
* Outlook… advisory level wind gusts should persist into
Saturday and possibly Sunday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
