August 7, 2023
The Following is a message from the Cape May County Emergency Management Communications Center:
- There is a risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening producing damaging winds, with a couple tornadoes possible, and heavy downpours leading to some localized urban and small stream flooding.
- Hazardous Weather: The primary severe weather hazard will be damaging winds, though a couple tornadoes are possible. There is some concern for hail, but it is much more uncertain if this will develop and it is not expected to be the primary threat. In addition, instances of heavy rainfall may lead to some flooding issues, mainly in the urban corridor.
- Locations affected: The entire region is at risk for severe thunderstorms and localized flooding. The highest risk for damaging winds and any tornadoes is generally along and west of a Trenton to Philadelphia to Georgetown line. The highest risk for flooding is along the urban corridor. Refer to the attached graphics.
- Timing: This afternoon through this evening. The greatest risk is between 4 PM to 10 PM
- Impacts: Severe thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts bringing down trees and power lines resulting in power outages. Excessive rainfall rates could result in localized flash flooding, mainly limited to urban and poor drainage areas.
- Confidence on occurrence: The risk for damaging winds occurring within our region is between 30 and 45%. The risk for flash flooding occurring within our region is 15 to 30%. The probability of a tornado occurring within our region is 2 to 5%. The probability of large hail occurring within our region is 5 to 10%.
