Stone Harbor – Office of Emergency Management
Special Weather Statement:
1:00pm Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning in effect for Stone Harbor from 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 through 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3.
There are significant updates Sunday morning courtesy of the Cape May County Department of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service. A Wind Advisory remains in effect from Sunday at 2:00pm through Monday at 4:00am. Two to three inches of rain are expected to fall along the New Jersey coastline, with possibly higher amounts. A Storm Warning for offshore interests is in effect. A High Surf Advisory remains in effect. Do not enter the surf for any reason at any time.
Water levels are predicted to crest in the hours around high tide on the bay side at the following times:
- 1:36 p.m. Sunday:
- 2:11 a.m. Monday:
- 2:50 p.m. Monday:
- 3:32 a.m. Tuesday:
- 4:03 p.m. Tuesday:
These predictions reflect an increase to what had been forecast earlier this weekend. Sunday’s tide prediction is categorized as “moderate,” and Monday’s approaches “major”.
Residents should be prepared to limit travel and to move vehicles to safe places well in advance of these high tides.
Residents should secure loose items outdoors in yards and on decks.
For your safety and the protection of your vehicle and neighboring properties, never attempt to drive through flood waters, and do not drive around barricades.
Winds are expected to gust at 50mph or higher. If you have a power outage, contact Atlantic City Electric at 1-800-833-7476. If you have any emergency, please call 9-1-1.
