Storm Watch Information Tuesday (1/9) into Wednesday (1/10) Update as of 6:00pm
(Link of the order is on our Emergency Alert Page - see below)
Flooding: Heaviest rain this evening 8 PM – Midnight. Widespread urban & small stream flooding possible during & shortly after heaviest rain tonight. River flooding risk continues Wednesday and beyond. Several rivers will experience moderate to major flooding, especially across northern NJ and southeast PA. Snowmelt with heavy rain across the northern areas will enhance runoff & flooding potential.
Strong/Damaging Winds: High Wind Warning for the NJ and DE coastal counties for southeast to south wind gusts up to 65 mph tonight. Wind Advisory for inland areas. A line of heavier showers tonight with the cold front could potentially produce a period of stronger winds. Gusty west to southwest winds continue on Wednesday.
Marine: Storm Warning in effect for all marine zones with gusts up to 60 knots. Dangerous seas building to 15-20 feet later today and lingering into Wednesday.
Coastal Flooding: Coastal Flood Warning for moderate flooding for the tidal Delaware River, portions of Delaware Bay, Ocean County, and eastern MD Shore areas. Locally major flooding in northern Chesapeake Bay. Coastal Flood Advisory for the rest of the NJ Atlantic coast. Worst flooding most areas will be with high tide 10 PM -2 AM tonight; except along NJ shore, where water levels will be higher with high tide Wednesday morning.
"Turn Around, Don't Drown!"
If you must drive, please plan for enough time to get to and from your destination and use extreme caution!
If you lose power, contact your local power provider and not Police Communications unless an emergency exists (ie. power line causing a fire or blocking a roadway):
PSE&G: 800-436-7734 | PSE&G Mobile Alerts
JCP&L: 888-544-4877 | JCP&L Mobile Alerts
Treat all downed power lines as if they are still live. Do not approach or touch any downed line. It is encouraged to charge all cell phones and have extra batteries in the event you lose power.
https://www.bridgewaterpd.com/emergency-alertAddress/Location
Bridgewater Police Department
100 Commons Way
Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-722-4111