Prepare to hunker down for the next several days, as a prolonged Nor'easter moves into Ocean County. The National Weather Service has issued coastal flood advisory for Thursday, with minor tidal flooding beach erosion, and heavy wind-driven waves. Seas will run between six to nine feet.
Today - Rain, heavy at times, with a high near 65 degrees. Winds will be from the northeast at 18 to 20 miles per hour. The chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Between a half to three-quarters of an inch of rain are possible.
Tonight - The deluge continues. Periods of rain and drizzle, with a low near 59 degrees. Winds will be from the northeast at 17 miles per hour. The chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Between three-quarters to an inch of rain are possible.
Friday - Periods of rain with a high near 67 degrees. Winds will be from the northeast at 18 miles an hour. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent.
Things to Do:
• Back-to-school night at Central Regional High School, Forest Hills Parkway, Bayville. Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato will speak to parents after the sessions with teachers
What we are working on:
• The number of Sandy-damaged homes eligible for federal funds for demolition has been slashed from roughly 400 to 23.
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