The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the Borough of Stone Harbor and other New Jersey beach communities as Hurricane Jose continues on a path in the North Atlantic that should keep the storm off our coastline. The Watch means that conditions are favorable for weather conditions that may include showers, heavy rainfall, gusty winds, rough surf, beach erosion, and rip currents. Please continue to follow traditional media outlets and this website for updates on the forecast shall they be necessary.
Here is the text of the Tropical Storm Watch issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday evening:
Tropical Storm Watch
Jose Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 50 National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ AL122017 508 PM EDT Sun Sep 17 2017 NJZ023-180500- /O.CON.KPHI.TR.A.1012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Cape May- 508 PM EDT Sun Sep 17 2017 ...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT... * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Cape May Court House - Woodbine * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Elevated - Emergency planning should include a reasonable threat for tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph. - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind impacts. Efforts should now be underway to secure all properties. - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects could be blown around. - Many large tree limbs may be broken off. A few trees could be snapped or uprooted. Some fences and roadway signs may be blown over. - A few roads could be impassable from debris. Hazardous driving conditions are possible on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages are possible. * STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Not available at this time. To be updated shortly. - Threat to Life and Property: Not available at this time. To be updated shortly. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Not available at this time. To be updated shortly. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: around 1 inch - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: None - Emergency planning need not include a threat for rainfall flooding. Locally heavy rain and nuisance flooding may still occur. - Little to no preparations needed to guard against excessive tropical rainfall. - Ensure readiness for the next tropical rainfall event. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: None - Emergency planning need not include a threat for tornadoes. Showers and thunderstorms with strong gusty winds may still occur. - Little to no preparations needed to guard against tropical tornadoes. - Ensure readiness for the next tropical tornado event. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - http://www.capemaycountyemergency.net