June 13, 2013 2 p.m.

The Cape May County Park and Zoo are Closed Today Due to Down Trees
     
The Cape May County Park and Zoo will remain closed due to down trees
caused by the storm earlier today.  The band of severe weather caused at
least five trees to fall and damage to power lines.  At this time,
power has been restored and staff is working to remove down trees and
hazardous limbs.

Zoo Personnel enacted their severe weather protocol early this morning which included locking down
and taking animals off exhibit. We are happy to report that no animals were injured during this weather event. 
 
For more information, please call 609-465-5271.

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June 13, 2013 11 a.m.

Severe Weather Update for June 13, 2013

The National Weather Service is reporting that the first line of storms is

anticipated to arrive in Cape May County around 11 a.m. Heavy lightning
is included with these storm cells. Winds could reach 50-55mph within an
isolated cell. The storms should last about an hour.

A second line of storms will approach Cape May County between 3 and 4 p.m. It is anticipated that this line will be more severe than the morning storms.
 
No coastal flooding is anticipated at this time. Localized flooding due to heavy rain could be possible in low lying areas. Rain amounts possible, 1"-2".
 
Complete Weather Forecast:
 
   SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR,
 SOUTHEASTERN CAMDEN COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY,  SOUTHEASTERN GLOUCESTER COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY,  BURLINGTON COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY,  NORTHEASTERN CAPE MAY COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY,  ATLANTIC COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY,  OCEAN COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY,  SOUTHEASTERN SALEM COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY,  CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY,  UNTIL 1100 AM EDT
 
 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS,
 
 VERY HEAVY RAIN WILL ALSO OCCUR WITH THIS LINE OF SEVERE  THUNDERSTORMS,WHICH COULD FLOOD LOW LYING AREAS QUICKLY AND COVER  ROADS WITH WATER. DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE  ROAD.
 
 FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS LINE OF  SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS. WHEN THUNDER ROARS,MOVE INDOORS!
 REMEMBER,IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER,YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE  STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

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June 13, 2013 10:30 a.m.
The Cape May County Zoo Has Delayed Opening Pending Update on Weather Conditions
The Cape May County Park and Zoo will not open as scheduled today due to the projected severe weather 
conditions.  The main band of severe weather should pass through later this morning and a decision to 
open or close the zoo for the day will be made at Noon.  
Currently, the zoo is following severe weather protocol and locking down and taking animals off exhibit 
until the storm passes. If the winds subside, the zoo will open even if the rain continues. However, all bus 
trips scheduled for today have been cancelled.
For more information, please call 609-465-5271.

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June 12, 2013 2:45 p.m.
A strong storm system will bring the potential for more very heavy rainfall and active severe weather to our region 
on Thursday, June 13th.
•Given our recent heavy rainfall, any additional significant rainfall brings the threat of widespread flash flooding 
and river flooding. Rainfall amounts of one to four inches are expected, with the higher amounts expected over 
northern portions of our forecast area.
•Based on current rainfall forecasts, minor river flooding is likely for multiple river basins across the region. Moderate 
river flooding is possible.
•There is a threat of a significant severe weather event for our region, with the main focus over the DelMarva,
southern NJ, and southeast PA.
•Tornadoes, strong damaging winds, and large hail are all threats to our region on Thursday.
Monitor our website for updated information. http://www.erh.noaa.gov/phi/

Weather Briefing

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Monday, June 10, 2013 4:04 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch effective through 10 p.m. Monday, June 10 for Cape May County
and surrounding areas.
This is a tornado watch, not a warning. A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado to form, but no 
actual tornadoes have been reported or sighted. A warning means a funnel cloud has been spotted or has already touched 
down in the area.
A flood warning also remains in effect for Cape May county until 2 a.m. Tuesday.
As of Monday afternoon, areas of heavy thunderstorm activity were advancing up the coast of Virginia and Maryland 
toward South Jersey. The National Weather Service forecasts this thunderstorm activity will arrive in New Jersey later 
this evening.
Reports of localized flooding have been received through the day on Monday. National Weather Service expects
another 1-2 inches of rain will exacerbate flooding conditions.

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June 7, 2013, 1045 hours
Tropical Storm Andrea
 
Weather Briefing for the Remnants of Andrea as per the National Weather Service, Upton, New York, 1030 hours.
 
Summary of Headlines:
·       Flash Flood Watch through Saturday Afternoon
·       Coastal Flood Advisory for this Evening and Tonight’s High Tides
·       High Risk of Rip Currents across Atlantic Ocean Beaches Today
·       Small Craft Advisory for Coastal Waters through Saturday Night
 
Summary of Potential Impacts:
·       Freshwater Flooding Friday through Saturday
o   Urban Flooding of Poor Drainage and Low Lying Areas
o   Small Stream Flooding
o   River Flooding
·       Minor Coastal Flooding during Friday Evening’s High Tides
o   New Moon Predicted on Sat. June 8
o   Surges up to 2 Feet
 
Complicating Factors:
·       Maximum Hourly Rates of 1-2 Inches will cause Flash Flooding
·       Heavy Rain is Forecast with the Approach of High Tides and East Winds Gusting to 30 MPH
o   Enhances potential for a combination of Freshwater and Tidal Flooding 
 
Forecast Uncertainties:
·       UNCERTAINTY for WHERE one or more axes of Heavy Rain develops
·       Can NOT Pin Point the Exact Locations for Heaviest Rain
 
Winds:
·       Winds are Forecast to Remain Below Advisory Levels (Sustained 31-39 mph; Gusts 46-57 mph)
·       Highest Winds Eastern Long Island and SE CT - East at 15-25 mph
·       Small Craft Advisory (Winds 25 knots; Seas 5 ft.) for Atlantic Ocean Coastal Waters Fri-Sat
 
Long Range Forecast:

• Chance of Afternoon and Evening Showers and Thunderstorms on Saturday
• Chance of Additional Showers and Thunderstorms Monday - Tuesday

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Friday, June 7, 2013 11:20 a.m.

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK FOR COASTAL COMMUNITIES

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Friday, June 7, 2013

The Flash Flood Warning is for River Flooding in the NW part of the state
Minor Coastal Flood may occur at time of high tide. High tide tonight at the Townsend Inlet Bridge
is 7:58 p.m. at 5.4’.
Rain amounts for our area are estimated at 1” to 2”. Heaviest amount will start late this afternoon
into tonight.
Wind speeds estimated 25 – 30 MPH with possible gusts to 40 MPH starting later this afternoon
into tonight

Weather Briefing

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March 7, 2013 10 a.m.
Latest Weather Update from National Weather Service

The following is a wrap up of yesterday's storm and information on a minor snow event expected tonight into Friday.  The Executive Summary is as follows:

•     Low Pressure will slowly move away from the mid-Atlantic region through Friday.  A north to northwest
      wind will continue through the period.  
•    While a north wind and high seas, minor tidal flooding is possible along the coast during the
      next several tide cycles.  Minor flooding is also possible along the back bays and lower
      Delaware Bay.  No problems are anticipated on the tidal Delaware River, or the eastern shore
      of the Chesapeake Bay.
•     North winds will continue through the day at 15 to 25 MPH, with gusts up to 35 MPH (perhaps 40 MPH
       right on the coast).  
•     An upper level low will bring additional precipitation to the area this evening into Friday morning. 
      Temperatures will be cold enough for mostly snow.  Two to four inches of snow is expected in the north
        (with the highest amounts in the higher terrain),with one to two inches in the Philadelphia metro area and
         adjacent sections of New Jersey.  Less than one inch is expected in the south.  Winter Weather Advisories
         have been posted in the north.
•    Sunny, warmer weather is expected this weekend!
•    Please check our website for up-to-date information:  www.weather.gov/phi

The briefing package is also available at http://www.erh.noaa.gov/phi/briefing/packages/current_briefing.pdf
 

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March 7, 2013 9:39 a.m.
Update on Conditions in Cape May County as a Result of March Storm

The National Weather Ser­vice has con­tin­ued a Coastal Flood Warn­ing for coastal com­mu­ni­ties in Cape May
County through 9 a.m. Fri­day, March 8^th.
 
Coastal communities in Cape May County expe­ri­enced mod­er­ate coastal flood­ing in flood prone areas dur­ing the
High Tide this morning, Thurs­day, March 7th.  There remains a chance for minor to mod­er­ate coastal flood­ing at
time of high tide this after­noon and again on Fri­day morn­ing.  Also, the High Wind Warn­ing has been dropped by
the National Weather Ser­vice.
 
Some communities reported pockets of power out­ages dur­ing the storm event.  Down poles and tree limbs
knocked down dur­ing the strong gusty winds caused power outages and the closure of some roads in the county.
 
High tide will take place around 4:06 p.m., Thursday afternoon.  Please be care­ful dri­ving dur­ing that time as 
flood prone areas on barrier islands may be flooded.  High tide on Fri­day morn­ing will take place at 4:56 a.m.
Do not drive on any flooded road or under down power lines.  If you see a wire down, please do not touch it
and report it to your local police or emergency management office. 
 
If you experience a power out­age, please report it directly to Atlantic City Elec­tric; the power out­age report­ing
phone num­ber is 1–800-833-7476.
 
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Thursday, March 7, 2013 9 a.m.
CANCELLATIONS FROM COASTAL STORM
    
The following cancellations have been reported as a result of the coastal storm impacting our area:

• Stone Harbor Boulevard remains closed due to downed power poles and power lines caused by strong winds yesterday.
• Fare Free Transportation is running limited service today off of the Barrier Islands due to pockets of flooding in Coastal communities.
• Cape May City School and Upper Township Middle Schools are CLOSED today due to electrical outages

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Thursday, March 7, 2013 7 a.m.

Fare Free Transportation is running limited service today off of the Barrier Islands.

The National Weather Service has extended the Coastal Flood Warning until 9 a.m. Friday.  Moderate coastal
flooding was a problem with Thursday morning's high tide and there remains concern for Thursday afternoon and
Friday morning high tide periods.
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Weather Update – Wednesday, March 6, 2013

A High Wind Warning and a Coastal Flood Warning Remain in effect through tomorrow morning!

Stone Harbor Boulevard Remains Closed
 
Stone Harbor Boulevard closed earlier today due to downed utility poles and electrical wires across the roadway. A number of utility poles fell along the roadway between the Scotch Bonnet Bridge and the Garden State Parkway. Atlantic City Electric reported that sections of Stone Harbor were without power as a result of the down poles.
 
CANCELLATIONS FROM COASTAL STORM – 4 p.m.
The following cancellations have been reported as a result of the coastal storm impacting our area:
-The Cape May County Park/Zoo and Park North are closed
-The Stone Harbor and Sea Isle City Library Branches are closed
-Stone Harbor Boulevard remains closed due to downed power poles and power lines caused by strong winds
-Fare Free Transportation is cancelling all trips to Philadelphia and Delaware VA Hospitals for Thursday, March 7th due to high winds and possible snow.

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Weather Update – Wednesday, March 6, 2013

UPDATE: STORM BRINGS HIGH WINDS, FLOODING, OUTAGES TO CAPE MAY COUNTY

The coastal storm that is impacting our county is causing some power outages.  Atlantic City Electric reports scattered power outages in Cape May County and other areas due to strong gusty winds.  (Approximately 2,800 customers were without power as of 3:30 this afternoon) Wind gusts have reached near 60mph in some communities in the county causing down tree branches and wires.  Also, the National Weather Service is calling for moderate coastal flooding at time of high tide around 3:54 a.m. Thursday morning.  If you live in an area prone to flooding, you are advised to move your car off the street to a higher area.

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Weather Update – Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Cape May County Road Conditions ….Drive with Caution

Cape May County Public Works’ crews are canvassing Cape May County Roads clearing
down tree limbs, branches and trees from roadways.  There are a number of down tree
branches on roads throughout the County, therefore, please use caution while driving tonight.

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Weather Update – Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 2:30 p.m.

This Afternoon Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 45. Windy, with a northeast wind
around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation
amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
    
Tonight Rain before 11pm, then snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 35. Windy, with
a north wind 28 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow
accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
    
Thursday A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 10am, then
a chance of rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Windy, with a north wind 24 to 26 mph, with
gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half
inch possible.
    
Thursday Night A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a
low around 32. Breezy, with a north wind 21 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation
amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT

March 06, 2013 COASTAL FLOOD WARNING UPDATE – 1:30 p.m.

COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...AREAS ALONG THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND ITS ADJACENT BACK
  BAYS AND TIDAL TRIBUTARIES...AND LOWER DELAWARE BAY AND ITS
  TIDAL TRIBUTARIES.

* COASTAL FLOODING...WIDESPREAD MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED
  DURING THIS AFTERNOON`S HIGH TIDE. WIDESPREAD MODERATE WITH
  POSSIBLE SPOTTY MAJOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED DURING THE EARLY
  THURSDAY MORNING HIGH TIDE.

* AT CAPE MAY... NEW JERSEY ON THE OCEANFRONT...HIGH TIDE WILL
  OCCUR AT 319 PM WEDNESDAY WITH A FORECAST TIDE LEVEL OF AROUND
  7.5 FEET ABOVE MEAN LOWER LOW WATER. HIGH TIDE WILL THEN OCCUR
  AT 354 AM THURSDAY WITH A FORECAST TIDE LEVEL OF 8.0 TO 8.5 FEET
  ABOVE MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.

* HIGH TIDES ON THE BACK BAYS...TIDAL TRIBUTARIES AND ON DELAWARE
  BAY OCCUR LATER THAN THE HIGH TIDE ON THE OCEANFRONT.

* BACK BAYS AND TIDAL TRIBUTARIES WILL BE HARD-PRESSED TO DRAIN
  BETWEEN THIS AFTERNOON AND THURSDAY MORNING HIGH TIDES.

* SEAS...8 TO 15 FEET ON THE OCEAN AND 4 TO 6 FEET ON THE LOWER
  DELAWARE BAY.

* IMPACTS...EXPECT ROAD CLOSURES DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH TIDE.
  SOME DUNE BREACHES AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO VULNERABLE
  STRUCTURES DUE TO CONTINUED COMPROMISED BEACHES ARE QUITE
  POSSIBLE. WIND AND WAVE ACTION WILL CAUSE BEACH EROSION.

* OUTLOOK...ADDITIONAL MINOR TO MODERATE TIDAL FLOODING MIGHT
  OCCUR INTO FRIDAY. BACK BAYS AND TIDAL TRIBUTARIES MAY
  CONTINUE TO HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME DRAINING INTO FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING INDICATES THAT MODERATE OR MAJOR TIDAL
FLOODING IS IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. 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. YOU WILL BE PUTTING YOURSELF IN DANGER AND
YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE DAMAGED... LEADING TO COSTLY REPAIRS.

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High Wind Warning Remains in Effect Until 5 a.m.
						
Wednesday – March 6, 2013

Warning Update – 1 p.m.

HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS SHOULD OCCUR FROM NOW
  THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS WILL BRING DOWN TREES... TREE LIMBS AND
  POWER LINES AND CAUSE POWER OUTAGES. WEAK STRUCTURES MIGHT
  ALSO BE DAMAGED. LOOSE OBJECTS WILL GET TOSSED AROUND... AND
  PROBLEMS GET COMPOUNDED TONIGHT IF THERE IS AN ACCUMULATION OF
  WET SNOW.

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. MOTORISTS SHOULD
USE EXTREME CAUTION... ESPECIALLY THOSE IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES
TRAVELING ON BRIDGES AND OTHER ELEVATED SURFACES.

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Weather Update – March 6, 2013
Storm Related Closings!
 
The Cape May County Zoo, Park Central and Park North in Upper Township are closed today due to increasing high winds
and falling branches.
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Weather Update – March 6, 2013

Emergency Update…1:15 p.m.
 
ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO DOWN UTILITY POLES
 
Several utility poles have broken along Stone Harbor Boulevard resulting in wires and poles down across the
road. 
 
For safety reasons, Stone Harbor Boulevard is closed to traffic at this time.


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Weather Update – March 6, 2013 – 9:30 a.m.

Here is the latest briefing from the National Weather Service
•       Low Pressure along the Virginia coast this morning will intensify as it moves slowly out to sea through Friday, providing the region with a prolonged period of onshore flow.
•       Widespread moderate tidal flooding is still expected along the Atlantic Coast (both NJ and DE),  Delaware Bay, and Raritan Bay, with pockets of major flooding possible along the DE and NJ coast during the high tide cycle late tonight into early Thursday morning.  Coastal Flood Warnings are posted.  Based on current guidance, minor tidal flooding is expected along the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware River, with the Wednesday night high tide of greatest concern.  Expect minor tidal flooding along the coast and back bays with the Wednesday afternoon high tide.
•       Winds could gust to 60 MPH along the Delaware and southern NJ coasts.  Gusts in the 35 to 45 mph range are possible further inland, even in eastern PA. High Wind Warnings are posted for our coastal areas, and Wind Advisories are posted just inland from there.

Weather Briefing Document PDF
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Weather Update Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 8:30 a.m.

High Wind Warn­ing  for Wednes­day morn­ing through Thurs­day morn­ing
Coastal Flood Warn­ing for the Thurs­day morn­ing high tide event

The National Weather Ser­vice has posted a Coastal Flood Warn­ing for our area for the Thurs­day morn­ing high tide event on March 7th. Mod­er­ate coastal flood­ing is expected dur­ing the overnight high tide event. The National Weather Ser­vice has also posted a High Wind Warn­ing for the region for Wednes­day morn­ing through Thurs­day morn­ing. Wind gusts of 60mph are pos­si­ble dur­ing this storm event. A storm con­tin­ues to head east which has already started to spread rain over our region.. More than an inch of pre­cip­i­ta­tion is pos­si­ble dur­ing this storm. Strong gusty winds will accom­pany the storm and there is a risk for minor to mod­er­ate coastal flood­ing dur­ing times of high tide on Wednes­day after­noon and Thurs­day morn­ing. If you live in a flood prone area, it is rec­om­mended that you move your car off your street in advance of the Thurs­day morn­ing high tide event. Please secure any out­door objects in advance of this storm.
* Coastal flood­ing… wide­spread minor with pos­si­ble spotty mod­er­ate flood­ing is expected dur­ing the Wednes­day after­noon and early evening high tide. Wide­spread mod­er­ate with pos­si­ble spotty major flood­ing is expected dur­ing the early Thurs­day morn­ing high tide.
* At Cape May, New Jer­sey on the ocean­front… high tide will occur at 319 PM Wednes­day with a fore­cast tide level of 7.0 to 7.5 feet above mean lower low water. High tide will then occur at 3:54 am Thurs­day with a fore­cast tide level of 8.0 to 8.5 feet above mean lower low water.
* High tides on the back bays includ­ing Barnegat Bay, on tidal trib­u­taries and on Delaware Bay occur later that the high tide on the oceanfront.
* Back bays includ­ing Barnegat Bay and tidal trib­u­taries will be hard-pressed to drain between the Wednes­day after­noon
and Thurs­day morn­ing high tides.
* Seas… 8 to 15 feet on the ocean and 2 to 6 feet on Delaware Bay.
* Impacts… expect Road clo­sures dur­ing the times of high tide. Some dune breaches and pos­si­ble prop­erty
dam­age to vul­ner­a­ble struc­tures due to con­tin­ued com­pro­mised beaches are quite pos­si­ble.
Wind and wave action will cause beach erosion.
* Out­look… addi­tional minor to mod­er­ate tidal flood­ing might occur into Fri­day. Back bays and tidal trib­u­taries
may con­tinue to have a dif­fi­cult time drain­ing into Fri­day.
High Wind Warn­ing in effect from 7 am Wednes­day to 5 am EST Thursday…
The National Weather Ser­vice in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Warn­ing… which is in effect from 7 am Wednes­day to 5 am EST Thurs­day. The high wind watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds… north­east 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Wednes­day turn­ing north Wednes­day night.
* Tim­ing… strongest winds are likely to occur any­time from late morn­ing into mid afternoon.
* Impacts… strong winds could bring down tree limbs and power lines and cause power out­ages dur­ing the day Wednes­day and then at night if there is a wet snow accumulation.
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Weather Update Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 7 a.m.
March Storm Arrives in Cape May County
High Wind and Coastal Flood Warnings are in effect until Thursday Morning.
Winds are already blowing strong and expected to gust between 50 and 60 miles per hour during this storm event.
County Public Works' crews are keeping an eye on road and bridge conditions throughout Cape May County and will treat the surfaces as needed.
Concerns for later today and overnight are coastal flooding and beach erosion. Strong winds are also a concern, please secure any outdoor items including trash receptacles and avoid areas that are prone to flooding.
Currently, there are no cancellations or closings to report.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST THURSDAY. 
* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH WEDNESDAY TURNING NORTH WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* TIMING... STRONGEST WINDS ARE LIKELY TO OCCUR ANYTIME FROM LATE MORNING INTO MID AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS COULD BRING DOWN TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES AND CAUSE POWER OUTAGES DURING THE DAY WEDNESDAY AND THEN AT NIGHT IF THERE IS A WET SNOW ACCUMULATION.
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.
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Weather Update Tuesday March 5, 2013

  Another briefing package has been developed for the upcoming coastal storm (attached). The Executive Summary is as follows:
•       Low Pressure from the midwest will intensify along the Virginia coast late tonight, then move only slowly east -northeast through Friday. This will provide the region with a prolonged period of onshore flow.
•       Widespread moderate tidal flooding is expected along the Atlantic Coast (both NJ and DE),  Delaware Bay, and Raritan Bay, with pockets of major flooding possible along the DE and NJ coast during the Wednesday night high tide.  Coastal Flood Warnings have been posted.  Minor tidal flooding is possible in all these areas as early as the Wednesday morning high tide.  Based on current guidance, minor tidal flooding is expected along the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware River, with the Wednesday night high tide of greatest concern.  
 
•       Winds could gust to 60 MPH along the Delaware and southern NJ coasts.  Gusts in the 35 to 45 mph range are possible further inland, even in eastern PA. High Wind Warnings have been posted for our coastal areas, and Wind Advisories have been posted just inland from there

Weather Briefing Document PDF
 

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013 4:11 p.m.

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH WEDNESDAY
TURNING NORTH WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* TIMING... STRONGEST WINDS ARE LIKELY TO OCCUR ANYTIME FROM LATE
MORNING INTO MID AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS COULD BRING DOWN TREE LIMBS AND POWER
LINES AND CAUSE POWER OUTAGES DURING THE DAY WEDNESDAY AND THEN
AT NIGHT IF THERE IS A WET SNOW ACCUMULATION.

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.

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Weather Briefing, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 9 a.m. EST

•Low Pressure Tuesday night, will move slowly east -northeast through
Friday and will provide a prolonged period of onshore flow.

•Moderate tidal flooding is expected along the Atlantic Coast of NJ and
DE and Delaware Bay with pockets of major flooding possible, especially
along the NJ coast. Minor tidal flooding is expected along the eastern
shore of the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware River. Tides to watch are
Wednesday afternoon and late Wednesday night, but some minor tidal
flooding is even possible early Wednesday morning at high tide. Coastal
Flood Watches have been issued.

•Winds could gust to 60 MPH along the Delaware and southern NJ coasts.
Gusts in the 35 to 45 mph range are possible further inland. High Wind
Watches may be needed.

•Mainly rain is expected in far southern NJ and along the NJ and DE coast.
However, a complex mixture of rain and snow is expected inland. Up to
6 inches is possible in interior sections of the Delmarva and southeast PA.
Winter Storm Watches have been posted and expanded for portions of the
Mount Holly CWA. This will be a heavy wet snow, which combined with strong
 winds, could bring down trees and power lines.

•Please check website www.weather.gov/phi
 

Weather Briefing Document 3 PDF

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March 4, 2013 3 p.m.

Low Pressure from the midwest is expected to intensify along the Virginia coast late Tuesday 
night, then move only slowly east -northeast through Friday. This will provide the region with
a prolonged period of onshore flow. Winds could gust to 60 MPH along the Delaware and southern 
NJ coasts.  Mainly rain is expected in far southern NJ and along the NJ coast.


Weather Briefing 03/04/13

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that due to registration for federal disaster 
assistance being extended until Monday, April 1, six disaster recovery centers previously announced as closing
will remain open in New Jersey.
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives are available at nine centers to provide clarification to 
letters, assist survivors with finding a temporary home if their primary residence was damaged or destroyed, check 
on the status of their application for assistance or refer survivors to other agencies that may provide additional help
Survivors also can consult with Small Business Administration customer service representatives and FEMA 
mitigation specialists.
 
Center hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. They following 
locations are closest for Cape May County residents to visit:

Atlantic County
Hamilton Mall
4403 Blackhorse Pike
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
 
Cape May County
Ocean City Community Center
1735 Simpson Ave.
Ocean City, NJ 08226
 
Survivors also can visit SBA disaster loans outreach and business recovery centers to speak to SBA customer 
service representatives. Individuals can apply for SBA disaster home loans up to $200,000 to repair their homes
 and an additional $40,000 to help pay for things like furniture, clothes and vehicles that were damaged and not 
covered by insurance. Businesses and non-profit organizations may borrow up to $2 million.
 
Survivors must complete and return their disaster loan applications by April 1.
 
SBA center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday unless otherwise indicated:

Atlantic County
Union Avenue School/Margate City Hall
9001 Winchester Ave.
Margate City, NJ 08402
*hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday

Cape May County
Cape May County Chamber of Commerce
13 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Courthouse, NJ 08210
*hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
  
Help and information from FEMA are always available online or by phone. Survivors can check on the status of 
their disaster assistance applications at DisasterAssistance.gov, by using a smartphone or tablet at m.FEMA.gov, 
or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 800-462-7585 or 711/VRS. They also can call those numbers to
inquire about rental recertification.
           
Survivors can ask questions about their SBA disaster home or business loan applications by calling
800-659-2955 or TTY 800-877-8339 or emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
 
Survivors who have questions about flood insurance claims and the appeals process can call 888-379-9531.
 
Additional resources are available online at FEMA.gov/SandyNJ and SBA.gov/Sandy.

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National Weather Service Forecast Friday, March 1, 2013 2:45 p.m.

Several models are suggesting the possibility of a coastal
storm for the middle of next week (Wednesday through Thursday
time frame), but there is much uncertainty.  Forecasters believe
some of this uncertainty should clear up by late Sunday or early
Monday.  We are mentioning the possibility of a coastal storm for the
middle of next week in our Hazardous Weather Outlook.  No briefing
packages are currently planned until Monday.  However, this schedule
will be re-evaluated through the weekend, and a briefing
package will be issued sooner if the threat of a major storm becomes
more certain.

Please monitor our website for up-to-date weather information at
www.weather.gov/phi.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12 p.m.

Precipitation is expected to move in from the southwest during the afternoon commute. 
Mostly rain is expected everywhere into the early evening hours. All rain is expected 
south and east of I-95. 1 to 1.5 inches of rain is expected in some areas. No widespread 
flooding is expected but some urban and small stream flooding is a possibility if heavier 
rain happens to fall. Southeast winds will increase late this afternoon and evening to 
the 15 to 20 mph range, with gusts up to 45 MPH possible in DE and NJ, closer to the coast. 
These winds will continue through most of the Tuesday overnight hours. With an onshore 
flow and full moon, minor tidal flooding appears likely for the Atlantic coastal areas. 
Minor tidal flooding is also expected along the shores of the Delaware Bay and tidal 
Delaware River. Coastal Flood Advisories have been issued. 
For the latest forecast & warning information, monitor:  http://www.erh.noaa.gov/phi/ 

Weather Briefing Document PDF
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Monday, February 25, 2013 3 p.m. 

A winter storm event is expected late Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning.
Precipitation is expected to move in from the southwest Tuesday afternoon just
before or during the afternoon commute.  Mostly rain is expected everywhere into
the early evening hours. All rain is expected south and east of I-95. Most of
the afternoon commute should be ok. 1 to 1.5 inches of rain is expected in some
areas,  so urban and small stream flooding is a possibility. Southeast winds will
increase  steadily on Tuesday afternoon to the 15 to 25 mph range, with gusts up
to 45 MPH.  These winds will be distributed across the area, and will continue
through most of the Tuesday overnight hours. With a strong onshore flow and
full moon, tidal flooding is a concern on the ocean front, Delaware Bay and tidal
Delaware River. For the latest forecast & warning information, monitor
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/phi/

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AVAILABLE FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES RECOVERING FROM HURRICANE SANDY
Are you a New Jersey resident, business owner or local government official recovering from the damage 
of Hurricane Sandy?
New Jersey' Clean Energy Program is here to help with temporary financial incentives that will help 
you recover.
Homeowners
Businesses & Local Governments

Homeowners
If your home is located in a zip code designated as a "major" or "minor" damaged area impacted by
 Hurricane Sandy, you may be eligible for enhanced incentives on high efficiency equipment.
If you are located outside the eligible zip code list, you may also qualify for increased incentives
 by demonstrating that you have experienced damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.   Applications for 
Hurricane Sandy relief incentives outside the eligible zip code list will be reviewed on a case by 
case basis. Qualifying equipment purchased on or after October 29, 2012 through June 30, 2013 is eligible.
Visit each program webpage to complete an application form.  Please be sure that a Hurricane Sandy 
Certification Form is included with your application.  Frequently asked questions are also available 
to help clarify what is available.
Furnaces, Boilers, Heat Pumps, Gas Water Heaters and Mini-split Units

• In addition to existing rebates of $300-$400, an additional $200 will be applied.  Incentives may also be available from your
• gas utility (check with your utility for more information).

• These rebates will be extended for eligible customers replacing equipment damaged by the storm.

• Smart growth requirements are being waived for new construction projects in eligible areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

• Check the list of zip codes in "major" and "minor" affected areas to ensure your eligibility. If your zip code is not on the list, but you
• can demonstrate that your building's equipment was damaged by Hurricane Sandy, contact us at 866-NJSMART extension 4 for instructions.

• Complete the Hurricane Sandy Certification Form (e-form or regular form version) along with an application(s) for the
• NJ SmartStart Buildings energy efficiency measure for your project (e-forms or regular form versions).

• Frequently Asked Questions are available in case you need more information, or you may contact us at 866-NJSMART extension 4.

• Pre-inspections and pre-approvals will be waived where appropriate, as will equipment inventory requirements for those with proof of existing conditions (i.e. maintenance records, recent photographs and energy audit reports).

• Restrictions on performance lighting measures in major rehabilitation projects have been eliminated.

• Planned discontinuation of incentives for premium motors and T12 lighting has been extended from March 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013.

• Always buckle your seat belt.
• Brake properly to avoid skidding.  If driving on snow or ice, start slowly and brake gently. Begin braking early when approaching an intersection.
• If the vehicle starts to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes.  Steer into the direction of the skid until regaining traction, and then straighten the vehicle. 
• For vehicles with antilock brakes, apply steady pressure.
• Visibility and speed:
  • In fog, drive with headlights set on dim or use fog lights.
  • In rain, fog, snow or sleet, stay within the limits of your vision. If it is too difficult to see, pull off the road and stop.
  • Drive slowly and increase following distance. Vehicle speed should adjust for conditions and match the flow of traffic.
  • Watch for slick spots. Be physically and mentally prepared to react.

• Tuesday, January 15, 2013
• Tags: Hurricane Sandy

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• City of Cape May – The North end of Beach Drive (CR604) between Baltimore Avenue and Wilmington Avenue is closed because it is covered in sand over 6 feet deep.  Contractor is working on this site and we anticipate reopening sometime this weekend.
• Ocean Drive (CR619) from 4^th Avenue to Townsends Inlet Bridge in Avalon is closed indefinitely because the roadway was severely damaged and portions of the roadway have washed away.

• City of Cape May – The North end of Beach Drive (CR604) between Baltimore Avenue and Wilmington Avenue is closed because it is covered in sand over 6 feet deep.
• Ocean Drive (CR619) from 4^th Avenue to Townsends Inlet Bridge in Avalon is closed indefinitely because the roadway was severely damaged and portions of the roadway have washed away.
• Access to Strathmere is from the North through Ocean City - Landis Avenue/Commonwealth Avenue (CR619) from 29^th Street in Sea Isle City to Prescott Avenue in Strathmere is closed due to sand covering the roadway and damage to the roadway.

• Townsend Inlet Bridge
• Ocean City – Longport Bridge – New Jersey Department of Transportation has closed Ocean Drive north of the Ocean City – Longport Bridge due to emergency construction activity.

• City of Cape May – The North end of Beach Drive (CR604) between Baltimore Avenue and Wilmington Avenue is closed because it is covered in sand over 6 feet deep.
• Ocean Drive (CR619) from 4^th Avenue to Townsends Inlet Bridge in Avalon is closed indefinitely because the roadway was severely damaged and portions of the roadway have washed away.
• Landis Avenue/Commonwealth Avenue (CR619) from 29^th Street in Sea Isle City to  Prescott Avenue in Strathmere is closed due to sand covering the roadway and damage to the roadway. Access to Strathmere is from the north through Ocean City