The Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management is monitoring unsettled weather in our forecast over the next few days, including the formation of Hurricane Joaquin. The National Weather Service has issued a discussion for rain and wind, and the potential for minor to moderate coastal flooding in Stone Harbor and other coastal communities over the next few days associated with a low pressure system. The discussion and graphic provided by the National Weather Service is as follows:
Stone Harbor may expected to receive rain, heavy at times, along with northeasterly winds between 25-35mph with higher gusts during this coastal low. Minor to moderate flooding is possible at time of high tide, especially on Friday. High tide at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will occur on Thursday at 11:05am and again at 11:34pm; high tide on Friday at the bridge will occur at 12 Noon; high tide Saturday at the bridge will occur at 12:32am and again at 12:58pm. Please continue to monitor this website for updates for the potential of minor to moderate coastal flooding. Never attempt to drive on a flooded street or through a flooded intersection. Contractors should be aware to secure active construction sites shall very windy conditions develop. If you have an emergency, please dial 911.
In addition, the National Weather Service is also keeping a close eye on the development of Hurricane Joaquin. The Wednesday, 11:00am advisory puts the storm on a track that will bring it along the eastern seaboard, including New Jersey. The storm is expected to intensify and then lose strength before it approaches New Jersey during the latter part of the weekend and on Monday. The current path of the storm as predicted by the National Weather Service is shown below. Please understand that computer models have different views of the path of the storm, and the path is certainly subject to change:
The Stone Harbor Office of Emergency Management is working with the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management and our other emergency partners to monitor the track of this storm and the potential impact on our region. Please continue to follow traditional media outlets for information regarding this storm, and always reference www.stoneharboremergency.com for updates.
