Thursday, February 7, 2013
Commissioner Martin says agencies could dispatch sand to at-risk areas
A coming storm could impact the already battered Jersey Shore, but the state Department of Environmental Protection is coordinating dumping emergency sand to help protect the shorefront. DEP Commissioner Bob Martin said his office is in contact with shore towns establishing who has protecting berms in place and who may need emergency sand on their beaches. Another anticipated storm surge in places without established dunes, wiped out by Hurricane Sandy, could become an issue in the forecast. Martin said his office is closely monitoring the storm. If needed, emergency sand could be dispatched to at-risk beaches from the DEP and other agencies, Martin said. “Whether through us, through FEMA, through the army corps of engineers, we’re looking…
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Cold temperatures to last through the weekend
The powerful storm that was expected to hit our area starting tomorrow looks to have weakened and the National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting much less snowfall to cover our area. According to the most recent predictions from the NWS the storm is expected to arrive Friday afternoon and go through Friday night but there should only be a maximum of four inches falling on the ground. Many areas may see only an inch of snow or less depending on where they are in the path of the storm. The snowfall may not be as bad as what was originally predicted but the temperatures over the next few days will remain at or below the freezing mark. Starting tomorrow the high is expected to be around 25 before dropping down near 19 degrees tomorrow …
Friday, December 28, 2012
Snow expected to fall across the area
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of south and central New Jersey with varying amounts of snow expected to fall across the area. According to the National Weather Service anywhere from two to four inches could fall with the warning going into effect from 6 a.m. on Saturday morning until 7 p.m. Saturday night. The predicted storm could also include some rain mixed in which "would cut down on the accumulations," the advisory said. Our area should feel the full brunt of the storm later Saturday morning as it works its way up from Maryland and Delaware. With low temperatures in the mid 30's expected the storm could also make for a mess on the roads with snow and reduced visibility posing dangers for …
Monday, December 10, 2012
No Snow in the forecast
The wet weather that arrived this weekend looks to continue into Tuesday according to the National Weather Service (NWS) but after that the sun should make an extended appearance in our area. Starting today the rain will continue but with a high of 65 degrees it will at least be a warm day after the predicted fog clears up. The low temperature for tonight will drop into the mid 40s as the rain is expected to continue at least through the day tomorrow. The high temperature will be around 48 degrees Tuesday before dropping down to a low of 31 degrees Tuesday night. Mostly sunny weather is predicted for Wednesday with a high of 46 before dropping down to a low of 30 for Wednesday night. There will be a slight increase on Thursday with a …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The National Weather Service warns there could be more power outages and further damage from lingering storm debris.
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning and a coastal flood warning for our area Wednesday, as a "powerful nor'easter" moves up from the Carolinas. Though this storm is not expected to have near the magnitude of Hurricane Sandy,nor'easters can pose serious threats. Click here to learn more. The National Weather Service is predicting that areas significantly affected by Sandy last week will be more susceptible to high winds, citing the possibility of more downed trees and increased power outages. The high wind warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. Winds are expected from the north between 30-40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. "This is a particularly dangerous situation," the service said, "…
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Could bring strong storms next week
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the National Weather Service are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Sandy to see what impact it might have on the area as it moves up the coast. While the track of the storm has yet to be finalized Monmouth County officials are also urging residents to be prepared for what may be heading our way. "We have seen the damage that a hurricane can cause and I hope that residents will take precautions as we monitor the progression of this storm," Freeholder Lillian G. Burry said. " Sheriff Shaun Golden said the storm could potentially affect the length of the east coast from Florida to New York. On its Facebook page the OEM reports, "There is a potential for a very powerful and dangerous …
Friday, June 22, 2012
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning reported across the area
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for much of the state and there are already reports of the storms causing damage by flooding and even lightning strikes. The New Jersey State Police sent out a message warning drivers about the possibility of flash flooding and to use caution on the roads. There have also been reports of lightning striking a building at the Atlantic City International Airport as well as Jackson Liberty High School among others. JCP&L is reporting power outages across the area with the highest concentrations in Toms River and Barnegat. There are close to 4,000 outages reported in Barnegat and just over 1,300 reported in Toms River. Berkeley Township and Brick Township are both at just …
Monday, May 28, 2012
It's gonna be a hot one
Weather forecasters have predicted a hot, hot, hot and humid Memorial Day with temperatures expected to reach the 90 degree mark. An excessive heat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for central and south western New Jersey through Tuesday. The warning remains in effect from noon today to 7p.m. EDT Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The heat index will reach the lower 90s due to temperatures around 90 degrees. The combination of hot temperaures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illlnesses are likely. The National Weather Serve has offered the following tips:
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Seven people perished during the three-day coastal storm that battered Long Beach Island and the New Jersey Shore
"It was unexpected and unannounced, sudden and surly, inundating, devastating, mutilating, obliteratiing. It battered and bludgeoned the shore until there was no more shore, unti it was all running water and milling debris, until almost every trace of a human presence had been wasted away. Then it was gone." - Great Storms of the Jersey Shore, by Larry Savadove and Margaret Buchholz At first, the Great Atlantic Storm of 1962 seemed like any other nor'easter. The National Weather Service forecast on March 5 called for northeast winds of 10 to 15 knots, with snow. But by nightime, the forecast had changed. Tides were expected to run several feet above normal. Winds would blow at a steady 35 to 45 knots. By the morning of March 6, the …
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Mount Holly office says no warnings have been triggered
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Meteorologists from the Mount Holly office of the National Weather Service said no tsunami warnings have been triggered from the earthquake that occurred in Virginia Tuesday afternoon. Mitchell Gaines, of the Mount Holly office, said no warnings have been triggered by the 5.9 magnitude quake centered inland Virginia around 1:50 p.m. Gaines, however, declined to say whether a tsunami warning could be in the offing. "I cannot comment on that at this time,'' Gaines said. "We have not received any tsunami warnings at this time.''
foggyworld
12:12 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
Now hold on. No one in NJ is allowed to build dunes on beaches without out going through all sorts of red tape with the State. It probably should be the homeowner's responsibility at least to the high water mark but the rich and famous on LBI refuse to even entertain that thought. They want the expensive Army Corps of Engineers to maintain their tax subsidized glorious second homeowner's life. more ›