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December 15, 2023

A message from the Cape May County Emergency Management Communications Center

A few changes for the Sunday and Monday storm (December 17th-18th). The risk of flooding has increased some and a Gale Watch has been issued for the marine areas. This storm will impact the Monday morning commute. A summary graphic is below.

• Heavy Rain: 1.5 to 3.0 inches of rain is probable across the region, which can result in flooding or flash flooding of some creeks and streams and in some urban areas. There is now a SLIGHT risk (level 2/4) for excessive rainfall for much of our region (see attached graphic).

• Winds: East to southeast gusts of 30-40 mph Sunday night into Monday, with gusts up to 50 mph possible mainly along the coast. On the marine areas, a Gale Watch is in effect for Sunday night into early Monday. Dangerous seas are likely. Winds become west to northwest during Monday and remain gusty. Extra precautions may need to be taken with any outdoor holiday decorations up.

• Coastal Flooding: Minor to potentially locally moderate coastal flooding especially with the Sunday night high tide cycle. The greatest surge may be up Delaware Bay due to strong southeast winds Sunday night. The extent/magnitude of the tidal flooding will depend on the strength/duration of the onshore winds and if the greatest surge occurs at high tide.

Confidence is high in this being an all rain event. Confidence remains lower in the specifics and magnitudes of impacts as this depends on the exact track and intensity of the storm.

December 10, 2023

Hazardous Weather Outlook From the National Weather Service

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1:00 P.M. THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4:00 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 1:00 A.M. MONDAY. WINDS 20-30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH EXPECTED.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of Cape May County in New Jersey.
DAY ONE… Through tonight. Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams. Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

FLOOD WATCH
A FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE…Portions of Delaware, including the following areas, Delaware Beaches, Inland Sussex, Kent, and New Castle. Portions of northeast Maryland, including the following areas, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot. Portions of New Jersey, including the following areas, Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Camden, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Cumberland, Eastern Monmouth, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Southeastern Burlington, Sussex, Warren, and Western Monmouth. Portions of Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Berks, Carbon, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lehigh, Lower Bucks, Monroe, Northampton, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery.
* WHEN…From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Moderate to heavy rain will spread into the area today through tonight. Storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts near 4 inches possible. This excessive rainfall may lead to some areas of flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

WIND ADVISORY
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST MONDAY
* WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE…Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean
* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Special caution should be taken to secure any outdoor holiday decorations that may blow away.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…South winds will increase this afternoon and evening ahead of a strong cold front. Heavy bursts of rain may be accompanied by locally stronger wind gusts. Strong northwest winds are also forecast for Monday after the cold front moves offshore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

November 22, 2023

2024 Holiday Beach Tags will be available for Sale November 24 – 26th, 2023
at the Beach Patrol Building.

November 17, 2023

The Special Meeting of the Stone Harbor Borough Council scheduled for 4:30 p.m., today (November 17, 2023) has been cancelled.

October 31, 2023

A message from the Stone Harbor Department of Public Works.

Fire Hydrant Flushing will begin November 6th, 2023

Work will be completed according to the following route:

• First Avenue
• Second Avenue
• Third Avenue, ending with the bay side of town.

If any discoloration appears in the water, please let it run for a few minutes, until it is clear.

October 18, 2023