Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday AND a Coastal Flood Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM Friday to 2 AM EST Sunday. 

* WINDS... Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* COASTAL FLOODING... Minor flooding is anticipated with the high tides on Friday morning. Minor to locally moderate flooding is expected with the high tide Friday evening. Moderate flooding, along with spotty major flooding, is expected with the high tide on Saturday morning. Moderate flooding is forecast with the high tide on Saturday evening.

* TIMING... Strong winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph develop toward midday Friday. The potential for peak gusts up to 60 mph are possible from mid afternoon to late evening Friday. Winds will gradually diminish Saturday morning. High tide on the oceanfront occurs between 7:15 AM and 8:15 AM on Friday morning, between 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM on Friday evening, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM on Saturday morning, and between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM on Saturday evening. High tide on the back bays occurs later than the high tide on the oceanfront.

* SURGE... Around 1 to 1.5 feet on Friday, building to 2.5 feet

  on Saturday.

* WAVES... Around 5 to 8 feet on Friday, building to 9 to 12 feet on Saturday.

* IMPACTS.... Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Numerous roadways are expected to flood and minor to moderate property damage is possible. The tides and wave action will likely result in moderate beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property.

Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged...leading to costly repairs.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dialysis patients should register with OEM for assistance.
Phone: (732) 914-8966 Or Email: [email protected]
 
POWER OUTAGES: 
If a power outage occurs call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), or go to www.jcp-l.com .  Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPand L 

In the event of downed utility wires, you should immediately report them to JCP&L at the number above and 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.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION: 
Residents should take necessary measures to secure all of your loose items on your property. Such as patio furniture, chairs, tables, sporting equipment, awnings, etc.

During this weather event please make sure you have sufficient food and water supply along with medications you may need over a few days. Check on your neighbors, including the elderly.
 
Residents in low lying areas that frequently flood, can use the upper parking lot at the Berkeley Recreation Center or the lower lot at the Central Regional Middle School for vehicles.

For additional updates, please visit our website: www.berkeleytownship.org 
or on Facebook: BERKELEY TOWNSHIP FACEBOOK
 
THANK YOU!
MAYOR CARMEN AMATO
[email protected]

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