MAYOR AMATO WOULD TO ADVISE RESIDENTS THAT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY AND A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING.
THE COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* LOCATION...COASTAL AREAS OF NEW JERSEY.
* COASTAL FLOODING...MINOR FLOODING IS ANTICIPATED AROUND HIGH TIDE THIS EVENING.
MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED DURING THE TUESDAY MORNING HIGH TIDE. HEAVY RAIN AND ROUGH SURF AT THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE WILL ENHANCE THE FLOODING PROBLEM.
THE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY.
* WINDS...NORTH 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS AROUND 45 MPH. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED IN COASTAL LOCATIONS.
* TIMING...WINDS WILL BEGIN TO INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO DIMINISH UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS...THE WINDY CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. IN ADDITION...ANY OUTDOOR OBJECTS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE AND GARBAGE CANS, DECORATIONS AND LIGHTS SHOULD BE SECURED.
POWER OUTAGES:
If a power outage occurs as a result of the severe weather, customers should call 1-888-LIGHTSS(1-888-544-4877) to report their outage or click the “Report Outage” link onwww.firstenergycorp.com via smartphone.
In the event of downed utility wires, you should immediately report them to JCP&L at the number above or the Berkeley Township Police Department at 732-341-6600.
Residents should never go near a downed power line, even if they think it is no longer carrying electricity.
For additional information and updates please visit www.berkeleytownship.org.
