Neptune Township Messages

Advisory - August 13, 2020: Traffic lights are out at RT 66 & Green Grove Rd, RT 66 & Neptune Blvd. Detours in place, avoid the area.

Alert - August 12, 2020: The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Ocean County in southern New Jersey... Southeastern Monmouth County in central New Jersey...

* Until 130 PM EDT.

* At 1245 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Leisure Village East, or near Toms River, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

* Locations impacted include... Toms River, Asbury Park, Lakewood, Jackson, Howell, Tinton Falls, Beachwood, Manasquan, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Lakehurst, Farmingdale, Mantoloking, Allenwood, Cassville, Brick Township, Collingwood Park, Pine Ridge At Crestwood, Leisure Village West-Pine Lake Park and Leisure Village. This includes the following highways... Interstate 195 in New Jersey between mile markers 24 and 34. Garden State Parkway between mile markers 76 and 103.

* AFFECTED AREAS: OCEAN, NJ ... MONMOUTH, NJ

Advisory - August 12, 2020: The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for... Northern New Castle County in northern Delaware... Northeastern Cecil County in northeastern Maryland... Northern Ocean County in southern New Jersey... Northwestern Camden County in southern New Jersey... Southeastern Mercer County in central New Jersey... Northwestern Salem County in southern New Jersey... Northwestern Gloucester County in southern New Jersey... Burlington County in southern New Jersey... Monmouth County in central New Jersey... Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Southeastern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 1237 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to scattered thunderstorms along and east of the I-95 corridor. Locations in this area which receive precipitation through the mid- afternoon hours can expected rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour in a short period of time, which will result in street and poor drainage flooding. A flood flood advisory has therefore been issued through the mid-afternoon hours. This includes the following highways... New Jersey Turnpike between exits 2 and 8A. Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 316 and 359. Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 40. Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 327 and 351. Interstate 76 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 3. Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 66. Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1. Interstate 676 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 4. Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 19. Garden State Parkway between mile markers 80 and 107.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SALEM, NJ ... PHILADELPHIA, PA ... CAMDEN, NJ ... OCEAN, NJ ... NEW CASTLE, DE ... MONMOUTH, NJ ... MONTGOMERY, PA ... GLOUCESTER, NJ ... BUCKS, PA ... BURLINGTON, NJ ... MERCER, NJ ... DELAWARE, PA ... CHESTER, PA ... CECIL, MD

Alert - August 11, 2020: The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Monmouth County in central New Jersey...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 245 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tinton Falls, or 7 miles northwest of Asbury Park, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

* Locations impacted include... Long Branch, Asbury Park, Sandy Hook, Middletown, Howell, Marlboro, Tinton Falls, Holmdel, Red Bank, Keansburg, Highlands, Farmingdale, East Freehold, West Freehold, Adelphia, Elberon, Navesink, Collingwood Park, Lincroft and Allenwood. This includes the following highways... Interstate 195 in New Jersey between mile markers 31 and 34. Garden State Parkway between mile markers 97 and 116.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MONMOUTH, NJ

Advisory - August 6, 2020:

Power outages continue for Neptune Township residents, as JCP&L reports 665 locations remain without power as of Thursday afternoon, down from over 1,100 Thursday morning. Residents without power are urged to report the outage to JCP&L if they haven't already by calling 1-888-544-4877, text OUT to 544487, and online at firstenergycorp.com. The only currently available information states that JCP&L expects 95% of customers in the state to be restored by Tuesday, August 11th. While we are hopeful that power is restored much sooner since JCP&L is currently working in Neptune, please remember that we have no control over restoration times. Updates will be shared from JCP&L as they become available.

• Free ice and water is available from JCP&L at Shoprite, located at 2200 RT 66 (off Neptune Blvd).
• If you're using a generator, make sure it's placed outside away from your home, not in a garage or shed even if windows are open.
• Cooling and phone charging stations are available at the Neptune Township Public Library, located at 25 Neptune Blvd, and the Neptune Township Municipal Marina, located at 149 South Riverside Drive. Social distancing and masks are required to enter.
• If you, a family member, or a neighbor has a medical device and remains without power, or is having issues related to an outage, please contact the NTPD at (732) 988-8000. Assistance is available from Neptune EMS and OEM.
• Several roads remain closed due to downed trees and/or wires, and are being addressed by DPW and JCP&L. Please do not drive around cones or barricades.

Please be patient, check on your neighbors, and contact emergency services if you need assistance. Remember to report any hazardous situations you may observe, such as downed wires, trees resting on wires, or any other emergent issue to 911. Updates will be issued as needed from Neptune OEM on Facebook, Twitter, and Nixle. To sign up to receive alerts via text message and email, text “NeptuneAlert” to 888777.

Advisory - August 5, 2020:

Hurricane Isaias - Wednesday Morning Update

Yesterday between the late morning and the early evening hours, Neptune felt the impact from passing Hurricane #Isaias as strong gusts of wind toppled trees, blocked roads, damaged homes, and knocked out power. While we didn't see as much rain as the western half of the state, the strong winds were enough to leave more than 1,800 Neptune Township residences without power as of early Wednesday morning.

Power Outage Update:

• We strongly recommend that you continue to report outages directly to JCP&L by calling 1-888-544-4877, text OUT to 544487, and online at firstenergycorp.com. JCP&L has not provided us with any specific restoration times, and while they do have crews working in our area their current priorities are restoring critical facilities and repairs which can restore large areas. Individual homes without power (not entire streets/neighborhoods) are being advised that it may take several days for restoration. Please remember that Neptune Township has no control over power restoration, do not call 911 to report power outages unless you have an emergency.
• Residents running generators to power their home are urged to place their generators outside, away from any structures. Generators should never be placed inside your home, your garage, nor anywhere else enclosed even if doors/windows are open.
• JCP&L is providing free ice and water to those without power at Shoprite on Neptune Blvd, and at many other locations throughout the county.
• EMS and OEM staff are contacting those on our list who may have special needs or critical medical devices to ensure all needs are being met. If any Neptune residents who have a medical need and remain without power, please contact emergency services at (732) 988-8000 and assistance will be provided.
• Cooling and charging stations are available at the Neptune Township Public Library, located at 25 Neptune Blvd, and the Neptune Township Municipal Marina, located at 149 South Riverside Drive. Social distancing, masks and temperature checks will be required but these locations are available during normal business hours today. If you remain without power and are in need of shelter this evening, please contact emergency services.

Road Closures:

• Traffic lights remain out at RT 66 and Neptune Blvd, and Neptune Blvd in front of Shoprite. There are detours set up at these intersections, please do not drive over/around/through cones. NTPD officers are monitoring these intersections.
• Old Corlies Ave is closed between Wayside Rd and Hawthorne St due to downed power lines.
• West Bangs Ave remains closed between Neptune Blvd and Dale Pl due to branches hanging on wires.
• Brighton Ave is closed in one direction at Prospect Ave due to a tree down on power lines.
• North Riverside Drive is closed at Durand Rd due to a tree down on power lines.
• Beverly Way is closed at Elmwood Dr due to a tree down on power lines.
• Sycamore St is closed near Old Corlies Ave due to a tree down on power lines.
• Green Grove Road is closed between Squirrel Road and Brookside
• Other roads may be closed in some areas for repairs throughout the next several days. DPW is working to address trees, branches, and damage where needed. Trees resting on power lines must be addressed by JCP&L.

Please be patient, check on your neighbors, and contact emergency services if you need assistance. Remember to report any hazardous situations you may observe, such as downed wires, trees resting on wires, or any other emergent issue to 911. Updates will be issued as needed from Neptune OEM on Facebook, Twitter, and Nixle. To sign up to receive alerts via text message and email, text “NeptuneAlert” to 888777.

Alert - August 4, 2020: * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Freehold - Howell

* WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 40-50 mph with gusts to 70 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until late this afternoon - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58 to 73 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect life and property should now be complete. The area remains subject to significant wind damage. - ACT: Now is the time to shelter from dangerous wind. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.

* STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through early Saturday morning - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect flooding of low-lying roads and property. - ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to follow the instructions of local officials. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.

* FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flash Flood Watch is in effect - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for moderate flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are possible. - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches overflow. - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

* TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tornado Watch is in effect - Situation is favorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for several tornadoes - The tornado threat has increased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include the potential for several tornadoes. - PREPARE: Stay within your shelter keeping informed of the latest tornado situation. - ACT: Move quickly to the safest place within your shelter if a tornado warning is issued. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION: - http://www.monmouthsheriff.org

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN MONMOUTH

Advisory - August 4, 2020: * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal sections of Middlesex, Monmouth, Burlington, Ocean, and Atlantic Counties in New Jersey.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding may be especially severe in back bays where water may become trapped owing to strong southeast winds. Portions of Barnegat Bay may experience moderate flooding. Wave runup may exacerbate flooding impacts.

* AFFECTED AREAS: OCEAN ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON ... MIDDLESEX ... ATLANTIC ... WESTERN MONMOUTH

Advisory - August 3, 2020: The ramp from RT 33 West onto RT 18 South is closed due to a tree down across the roadway. Use an alternate route.

Alert - August 3, 2020: The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Ocean County in southern New Jersey... Northeastern Burlington County in southern New Jersey... Southern Monmouth County in central New Jersey...

* Until 845 PM EDT.

* At 742 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lakehurst, or 7 miles west of Toms River, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include... Toms River, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Lakewood, Jackson, Howell, Tinton Falls, Red Bank, Beachwood, Manasquan, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Lakehurst, Farmingdale, Mantoloking, Allenwood, Six Flags Theme Park, West Freehold, Cassville and Adelphia. This includes the following highways... Interstate 195 in New Jersey between mile markers 15 and 34. Garden State Parkway between mile markers 73 and 109.

* AFFECTED AREAS: OCEAN, NJ ... BURLINGTON, NJ ... MONMOUTH, NJ

Advisory - August 3, 2020:

Tropical Storm Isaias - Neptune Monday Noon Update

• Summary: A #TropicalStormWarning is in effect for our area as #Isaias moves north along the coast, and is expected to regain #Hurricane status later Monday afternoon. The worst of the wind and rain will be felt Tuesday afternoon and evening, but the storm will begin in our area early Tuesday morning, so any preparations should be completed today. Our primary concern from this storm will be strong wind with gusts up to 70 mph and sustained winds around 30-40 mph. Currently, Neptune is taking action to prepare for the storm by clearing drains, collecting bulk trash, and visiting businesses to check on any outdoor #COVID19-related tents which may need to be removed or secured.

• Hazards and Timing:

- Wind: Gusts over 70 mph and sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph has the potential to send any loose outdoor items airborne, as well as causing downed trees and power outages. The worst of the wind is expected Tuesday afternoon into the early evening, with the center of the storm passing by after sunset.

- Rain: A #FlashFloodWatch is in effect as heavy rain should bring us 1 to 3 inches throughout the day, with greater amounts inland. This will likely cause sporadic roadway flooding in low-lying spots such as RT 66, 33, and 35, as well as causing pooling along many other roads.

- Coastal Flooding & Marine: Coastal flooding will be possible in typically flood-prone areas at high tide between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM on Tuesday. Flooding should be minor and limited to what we would typically see during a moon/storm high tide. On the beachfront and ocean, extremely hazardous conditions will exist including strong #RipCurrents and swells over 11 feet expected in our area. Boaters and beachgoers should avoid going anywhere near the water.

• Actions:

- By Monday night, secure any loose outdoor items, furniture, decorations, and anything else that has the potential to become flying debris and bring in any bulk garbage. Also, move any vehicles away from low-lying, flood-prone areas. This includes those in locations susceptible to coastal flooding.
- If you operate a business that has placed any tents or tables outside due to pandemic restrictions, ensure these items are removed or fully secured so they can withstand the strong winds. NTPD officers will be visiting many of these locations on Monday to check on tents.
- Charge your important electronic devices in the event of a power outage.
- If you do experience a power outage without observing an emergent situation (fallen tree, downed wires) please report it directly to JCP&L, not by calling 9-1-1.
- If you do observe a hazard such as flooded roads, fallen trees, or hanging wires, call 9-1-1 to report it.
- If you're on the road during the storm, use extra caution. Several locations along RT 66, RT 33, and RT 35 can quickly flood during heavy rain and cause extremely hazardous driving conditions. Take it slow, and keep an eye on the road.
- Stay up to date with current information by monitoring your local weather forecast, following @NeptuneOEM on Facebook and Twitter, and sign up for text message alerts by texting "NeptuneAlert" to 888-777.

Alert - August 3, 2020: * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Freehold - Howell

* WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 40-50 mph with gusts to 70 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Tuesday morning until Tuesday evening - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58 to 73 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for significant wind damage. - ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines.

* STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through Wednesday morning - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - PREPARE: Complete preparations for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions become unsafe. - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

* FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flash Flood Watch is in effect - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few tornadoes - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a few tornadoes. - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weather arrives. - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION: - http://www.monmouthsheriff.org

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN MONMOUTH

Alert - August 3, 2020: A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Freehold - Howell

* WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 45-55 mph with gusts to 75 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Tuesday afternoon until Tuesday evening - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind damage. - ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: Tuesday morning until early Wednesday morning - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - PREPARE: Complete preparations for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions become unsafe. - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

* FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flash Flood Watch is in effect - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few tornadoes - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a few tornadoes. - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weather arrives. - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION: - http://www.monmouthsheriff.org

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN MONMOUTH

Advisory - August 2, 2020: * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal New Jersey and Coastal Delaware.

* WHEN...from 8 AM Tuesday to midnight EDT Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL OCEAN ... COASTAL ATLANTIC ... EASTERN MONMOUTH ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... DELAWARE BEACHES

Advisory - August 1, 2020: * WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 to 104 are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Delaware, parts of southeastern Pennsylvania, and parts of southern and central New Jersey.

* WHEN...From noon until 8:00 PM on Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity levels will create the potential for heat related health issues.

* AFFECTED AREAS: OCEAN ... SALEM ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON ... LOWER BUCKS ... DELAWARE ... MERCER ... NEW CASTLE ... WESTERN MONMOUTH ... EASTERN CHESTER ... NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON ... CAMDEN ... MIDDLESEX ... EASTERN MONTGOMERY ... GLOUCESTER ... SOMERSET ... PHILADELPHIA