The National Weather Service reports coastal flooding is expected to reach moderate levels along the Jersey Shore, with the greatest impacts during tonight's high tide and slightly lower impacts Sunday morning. A High Wind Warning remains in effect along the coast, with gusts up to 60 mph possible, gradually easing later today. A Wind Advisory covers the wider region.
Periods of heavy rain are also possible, with isolated poor drainage and street flooding through Sunday night. For the latest forecast, visit www.weather.gov/phi.
Parking and Transportation:
Paid meter parking remains suspended through Sunday, September 27, to increase parking availability throughout the city.
Transportation Cancellations (today only):
- The Bangs Avenue Garage is closed.
- All valet services are canceled.
- All shuttle services are canceled.
An update on these services will follow tomorrow morning.
What residents can do:
- Stay off the beach and out of the water. There is a high risk of rip currents through Sunday.
- Move vehicles out of flood-prone areas, especially near Wesley Lake, Sunset Lake, and Deal Lake.
- Do not drive through flooded roadways.
- Secure loose outdoor furniture and decorations that could blow around in high winds.
- In an emergency, or to report downed trees, blocked roads, or other hazards, call 911.
To report a power outage, call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), visit www.firstenergycorp.com, or text OUT to 544487. Report downed wires immediately by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) and 911.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep Asbury Park safe during the storm. The City will send updates through Nixle as reports and conditions change.
Sign up for Nixle, the City of Asbury Park's official alert and emergency notification system, to receive real-time updates and view recent alerts at www.cityofasburypark.com/nixle or text code 07712 to 888777.
