The National Weather Service has continued the Blizzard Warning for the Borough and the entire Cape May County Area. The Warning remains in effect on Thursday, January 4th through 7:00pm. The forecast now calls for 8 to 12 inches of snow with travel being dangerous to impossible, especially during the morning hours. There will be blowing and drifting snow through the day.

The National Weather Service has also issued a Wind Chill Advisory, and a Coastal Flood Advisory.

The winter storm began placing snow on our area Wednesday around 9:00pm. The snowfall is expected to remain steady through the morning hours and taper off and end before nightfall.

In addition to the snow concerns, there is a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Thursday morning, January 4th. The advisory means minor coastal flooding may occur in our community. Areas of our town that typically flood may see a little water in the streets; however, it will be difficult to impossible to see any flood water due to the snow accumulation. Do not drive if you do not have to; if you do, exercise extreme caution. High tide will occur around 9:30am on the back bays.

The Wind Chill Advisory is in effect from Friday, January 5th through Saturday, January 6th at Noon. Dangerous wind chill values will be in place with the wind chill temperature to be around -15 Saturday morning. There will be winds gusting to 55mph, especially towards the end of this storm. Strong winds may bring down power lines and cause power outages. If you have any outage, contact Atlantic City Electric at 1-800-833-7476. Never attempt to drive over, or move, any power lines or any cables.   If you have any emergency, dial 911.

 

Please continue to monitor traditional media outlets for updates to the forecast. Here is the text of the Blizzard Warning and other advisories from the National Weather Service:

Blizzard Warning

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 348 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 …High Impact Storm including the aftermath of wind driven record cold on its way to our area… …A rapidly intensifying coastal storm will produce significant snowfall and strong winds through mid afternoon… NJZ013-014-020-022>027-042115- /O.NEW.KPHI.WC.Y.0001.180105T2300Z-180106T1700Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May- Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean- Southeastern Burlington- Including the cities of Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest 348 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

 

…BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING… …WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO NOON EST SATURDAY… * WHAT…Occasional blizzard conditions expected through mid or   late afternoon with 8 to 12 inches of snow expected. Travel will   be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning   commute. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Travel   will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the   morning commute.Following the storm bitter cold temperatures   will follow. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 15   below zero Friday night into early Saturday. * WHERE…Portions of central and southern New Jersey. * WHEN…For the Blizzard Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.   For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to noon EST   Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Northerly winds gusting as high as 45 to 55   mph along the immediate coast will cause whiteout conditions in   blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely right   through Friday night. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite   in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$

 

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 608 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 NJZ022>025-041900- /O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0001.180104T1300Z-180104T1900Z/ Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic- 608 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 …COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… * LOCATIONS…Coastal areas of southern New Jersey. * COASTAL FLOODING…Minor flooding is anticipated around the   time of high tide Thursday morning. * TIMING…High tide on the southern New Jersey ocean front   occurs around 930 am. High tide on the back bays occurs later   than the high tide on the ocean front. * SURGE…Half a foot to a foot above astronomical tide. * WAVES…4 to 8 feet. * IMPACTS…Localized roadway flooding is expected. Some roads   may be closed due to high water. In addition, stagnant flood   waters may freeze on road surfaces. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor Tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually…the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. 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. Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

 

 

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 554 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 DEZ003-004-NJZ013-014-020-022>027-041345- Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth- Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May- Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington- Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest 554 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 …Near blizzard conditions developing this morning along coastal New Jersey and Delaware and unnecessary travel is highly discouraged this morning… Snow was intensifying and spreading ashore across coastal New Jersey and coastal Delaware. Visibilities at 545 AM were already one quarter to one half mile and will occasionally drop below a quarter mile in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northerly winds will frequently gust over 40 miles an hour…to possibly as high as 60 miles an hour within a mile of the Atlantic. Snow will taper off during mid or late afternoon but potentially severe blowing and drifting will continue tonight through Friday evening as temperatures plunge and wind chills drop to 5 below zero. $$

 

Wind Chill Advisory

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 348 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 …High Impact Storm including the aftermath of wind driven record cold on its way to our area… …A rapidly intensifying coastal storm will produce significant snowfall and strong winds through mid afternoon… NJZ013-014-020-022>027-042115- /O.NEW.KPHI.WC.Y.0001.180105T2300Z-180106T1700Z/ /O.CON.KPHI.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May- Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean- Southeastern Burlington- Including the cities of Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest 348 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

 

…BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING… …WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO NOON EST SATURDAY… * WHAT…Occasional blizzard conditions expected through mid or   late afternoon with 8 to 12 inches of snow expected. Travel will   be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning   commute. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Travel   will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the   morning commute.Following the storm bitter cold temperatures  will follow. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 15   below zero Friday night into early Saturday. * WHERE…Portions of central and southern New Jersey. * WHEN…For the Blizzard Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.   For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to noon EST   Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Northerly winds gusting as high as 45 to 55   mph along the immediate coast will cause whiteout conditions in   blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely right   through Friday night. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite   in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.