Full Notification

Governor Murphy has declared a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9 in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain, high winds, and flash flooding. Executive Order No. 350 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

DEZ003-004-NJZ013-014-020>027-092200-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0001.240109T2300Z-240110T0900Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Freehold,
Sandy Hook, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House,
Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island,
and Wharton State Forest
316 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to
  65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Delaware and central and southern
  New Jersey.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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 during today
  and become stronger later this afternoon. The damaging winds
  are expected to occur this evening, and these could be locally
  enhanced with a narrow line of intense showers later tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside around trees. If possible,
remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.