January 12, 2024

Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service:

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM SATURDAY
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM SATURDAY

WHAT…For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected.

WHERE…In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.

WHEN…For the High Wind Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM EST Saturday.

IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Southeast winds will increase this evening. Extremely saturated soils due to previous rainfall events may result in trees and power poles being more more susceptible to wind. Sporadic wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible along the immediate coastline. Winds will diminish somewhat and shift to the west Saturday morning with gusts up to 50 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… People should avoid being outside around trees. Use caution if you must drive.

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM SATURDAY

WHAT…One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

WHERE…Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Southeastern Burlington.

WHEN…From 6 AM to 2 PM EST Saturday.

IMPACTS…At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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