NWS Update: Flooding Expected Along With High Tides

Recent warnings from the National Weather Service indicate high tides and potential for flooding.

The National Weather Service is predicting that a nor'easter impacting New Jersey could cause minor to moderate flooding along coastal areas with the possibility of dune breaches and property damage to already vulnerable structures. According to a recent update from the NWS, the winter storm, which will bring heavy sustained winds and wind gusts and rain and snow through Thursday and into early Friday morning, will close roads, cause beach erosion, and present a particularly significant threat to beaches and shore communities already compromised following Hurricane Sandy.  The storm's target areas include much of the coast, including Eastern Monmouth County, Ocean County, Coastal Ocean County, Coastal Atlantic County, Middlesex County, as …

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8:46 am on Thursday, March 7, 2013

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UPDATED: Storm Causing Power Outages Throughout the Township

The heaviest concentration of outages is in the Pomona section.

The Nor'easter making its way through the area is causing power outages throughout Galloway Township on Wednesday, Nov. 7. The highest concentration of outages is in the Pomona section of the township, where over 1,000 residents are without power, according to the Atlantic City Electric outage map. The total number of residents in Pomona without power is 1,645. Some businesses have begun to close for the night due to the outages. According to the map, 11 customers throughout the rest of the township are experiencing outages. The map shows about 3,065 outages in nearby Absecon, and 29 in Port Republic. The storm moved into the area this afternoon, bringing with it strong winds, rain and snow.  It's the second major outage in two weeks, as …

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County Urges Residents to Prepare for Nor'easter

The Office of Emergency Preparedness warns areas that flooded last week are likely to do so again this week.

Areas of Atlantic County that flooded as a result of last week's storm are likely to flood again this week, and the coastline is more vulnerable to an approaching Nor'easter, the Atlantic County Office of Emergency Preparedness warned via Facebook on Wednesday, Nov. 7. The office posted the following notice Wednesday morning: Atlantic County emergency management officials urge residents to take precautions and prepare for the threat of a strong coastal nor'easter expected to impact our region for 24-36 hours beginning Wednesday, November 7. This storm has the potential to bring both rainfall and a slight chance of snowfall, wind gusts up to 65 mph and moderate to major coastal flooding and beach erosion. Because of the damages inflicted by…

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Nor'easter Forecast Turning Grim

National Weather Service now calls storm 'significant.'

Hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans still reeling without power as temperatures took a decidedly colder turn the last two nights now face the prospect of a major Nor'easter striking the state Wednesday into Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the tri-state area, and it's predictions have grown more dire in recent days. "A significant coastal storm will likely impact the tri-state region Wednesday and Thursday," the service said Monday. "Confidence continues to increase that strong, gusty winds ... rain/wintry precipitation ... coastal flooding and additional beach erosion will result from this system." The storm is set to strike a little more than a week after Sandy, and the prediction comes…

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Nor'easter Could Strike This Week

Storm-ravaged NJ could see snow/wind as gas shortage, widespread outages continue

A Nor'easter could sock Sandy-battered New Jersey in the middle of next week, the National Weather Service is predicting. "This storm has the potential to bring strong, gusty winds ... rain/wintry precipitation .. and coastal flooding to the tri-state area," the NWS said. The possible storm, coupled with temperatures in the 30s the next few nights, underscores the urgency to restore power to weary residents. The NWS, however, says the storm is not a sure bet, despite the service issuing a hazardous weather outlook. "There is still uncertainty to the exact track this storm will take," it reported.

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Hurricane Sandy

The Surf Before the Storm

Surfers and fishermen head toward shore

Surfers and fishermen outnumbered beach walkers on many beaches Saturday evening as Hurricane Sandy approached offshore. These surfers and fishermen were at the beach in Bay Head, which is under mandatory state orders to evacuate by 4 p.m. Sunday.

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April Nor'easter Dumps Heavy Rain On Jersey Shore

Up to 4 inches of rain is expected

A spring nor'easter with rain and high winds soaked the Jersey Shore on Sunday and continued to churn on Monday morning. From the shore north through New York City and into southern New England, up to 4 inches of rain is expected to fall by mid-morning on Monday. A coastal flood warning has been declared for the area. The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for the area on Sunday but predicted the storm calming to a drizzle this evening. This morning's forecast calls for areas of drizzle before 10 a.m., then isolated showers between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., then scattered sprinkles after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west wind between 14 and 23 mph. For the evening, scattered sprinkles before 8 p.m., …

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Coastal Flood Warning In Effect As Nor'easter Hits Area

Flooding is possible

A Nor'easter impacted New Jersey Sunday. Flood watches are in effect in many areas, and high winds and minor coast flooding are possible. The State Police has asked people to monitor conditions at: http://www.weather.gov/ph. More information is available at the State Police website: https://local.nixle.com/alert/4816129/?sub_id=813312.

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