Monday, March 4, 2013
Mix of rain and snow expected
The forecast for the middle of the week is filled with question marks as the National Weather Service tracks a storm that could bring a mix of precipitation to our area. The good news is the forecast looks bright for today and tomorrow. The high for today is expected to be around 42 with winds near 20 miles per hour, with a low of 28 degrees tonight. Tomorrow looks to be a little warmer, with a high near 46 degrees, with mostly sunny skies. Tuesday night is when the forecast begins to change. There's a chance of rain before 5 a.m. that could turn to snow for a few hours before sunrise. As of Sunday afternoon, the forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday for most of our area is expected to get less than half an inch of precipitation. The …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Forecast changes depending on location
The sunny start to today will give way to wet weather later, including another hit of snow tonight, according to the National Weather Service. According to the latest forecast, sunshinewill last until around 2 p.m,. before giving way to rain, with a high of 44 degrees. Heading into tonight, there is a chance of a mix of rain and snow before 3 a.m. before changing completely to snow in the early morning hours. With a low of 31 degrees expected and winds blowing close to 15 miles per hour, our area could see anywhere between one and three inches of snow before the storm is done. The snow is not expected to last long and the prediction for Thursday is a mostly sunny day with a high near 44 degrees. The next chance for snow looks to be late …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Commissioner Martin says agencies could dispatch sand to at-risk areas
A coming storm could impact the already battered Jersey Shore, but the state Department of Environmental Protection is coordinating dumping emergency sand to help protect the shorefront. DEP Commissioner Bob Martin said his office is in contact with shore towns establishing who has protecting berms in place and who may need emergency sand on their beaches. Another anticipated storm surge in places without established dunes, wiped out by Hurricane Sandy, could become an issue in the forecast. Martin said his office is closely monitoring the storm. If needed, emergency sand could be dispatched to at-risk beaches from the DEP and other agencies, Martin said. “Whether through us, through FEMA, through the army corps of engineers, we’re looking…
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Cold temperatures to last through the weekend
The powerful storm that was expected to hit our area starting tomorrow looks to have weakened and the National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting much less snowfall to cover our area. According to the most recent predictions from the NWS the storm is expected to arrive Friday afternoon and go through Friday night but there should only be a maximum of four inches falling on the ground. Many areas may see only an inch of snow or less depending on where they are in the path of the storm. The snowfall may not be as bad as what was originally predicted but the temperatures over the next few days will remain at or below the freezing mark. Starting tomorrow the high is expected to be around 25 before dropping down near 19 degrees tomorrow …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Could bring strong storms next week
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the National Weather Service are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Sandy to see what impact it might have on the area as it moves up the coast. While the track of the storm has yet to be finalized Monmouth County officials are also urging residents to be prepared for what may be heading our way. "We have seen the damage that a hurricane can cause and I hope that residents will take precautions as we monitor the progression of this storm," Freeholder Lillian G. Burry said. " Sheriff Shaun Golden said the storm could potentially affect the length of the east coast from Florida to New York. On its Facebook page the OEM reports, "There is a potential for a very powerful and dangerous …
Friday, August 24, 2012
'Moderate' rip current risk today
The National Weather service is warning beachgoers about an elevated rip current risk Friday. The NWS said there was a "moderate" rip current risk, meaning wind and wave conditions were favorable for stronger or more frequent rip currents than usual. Beachgoers have also experienced deep ocean water and extra-high ocean tides over the past several days, in some cases causing some beach erosion. Meteorologist Steve DiMartino of NYNJPAWeather.com, told Patch the reason for the unusually high tides has to do with the fact that the winds are shifting more to the northeast over the Atlantic and driving the water into the coastline. "Look for more enhanced surf with other tropical low pressure systems out there," said DiMartino, in an e-mail. …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
With severe storms rolling through the Great Lakes region towards the Northeast, the Jersey Shore could be affected by strong thunderstorms this afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook and is reporting that strong to severe thunderstorms may affect the region today. The report says that there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms and the potential for a “widespread wind event” and the possibility of hail on Thursday afternoon. A Heat Advisory has also been issued by the National Weather Service from noon to 8 p.m. Heat Index values could reach 104. With heat illnesses possible, The National Weather Service recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying inside and out of the sun and checking on relatives and neighbors. For more information on thunderstorm preparation, what to do during and after a thunderstorm and how to cope with a disaster, click here.
Friday, June 29, 2012
National Weather Service warning of moderate risk along NJ coast
The National Weather Service is warning swimmers along the Jersey Shore today to be wary of "dangerous" rip currents. The service has issued a hazardous weather outlook regarding rip currents along the entire of the New Jersey coast for today and tonight. Sea and wind conditions could cause dangerous currents along the entire coast, the warning says. "There is a chance sea and wind conditions will produce a moderate risk of dangerous rip currents along the New Jersey coast today," the warning says. The warning is in effect from today through this evening. Already during this young summer season, several swimmers have died while many more have been rescued from rip currents along the Jersey Shore.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning reported across the area
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for much of the state and there are already reports of the storms causing damage by flooding and even lightning strikes. The New Jersey State Police sent out a message warning drivers about the possibility of flash flooding and to use caution on the roads. There have also been reports of lightning striking a building at the Atlantic City International Airport as well as Jackson Liberty High School among others. JCP&L is reporting power outages across the area with the highest concentrations in Toms River and Barnegat. There are close to 4,000 outages reported in Barnegat and just over 1,300 reported in Toms River. Berkeley Township and Brick Township are both at just …
Monday, May 28, 2012
It's gonna be a hot one
Weather forecasters have predicted a hot, hot, hot and humid Memorial Day with temperatures expected to reach the 90 degree mark. An excessive heat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for central and south western New Jersey through Tuesday. The warning remains in effect from noon today to 7p.m. EDT Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The heat index will reach the lower 90s due to temperatures around 90 degrees. The combination of hot temperaures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illlnesses are likely. The National Weather Serve has offered the following tips:
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12:12 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
Now hold on. No one in NJ is allowed to build dunes on beaches without out going through all sorts of red tape with the State. It probably should be the homeowner's responsibility at least to the high water mark but the rich and famous on LBI refuse to even entertain that thought. They want the expensive Army Corps of Engineers to maintain their tax subsidized glorious second homeowner's life. more ›