Thursday, September 1, 2016

If you're in New Jersey and near the water a Tropical Storm warning was just posted for you

The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for late Saturday night and into Sunday maybe through Monday for heavy rain and gusty winds. Some spots in the southern parts of the state could get 3-5 inches of soaking rain from now Hurricane Hermine:

TIMING: Winds are expected to increase around mid-day Saturday, then continue through the Labor Day weekend. Rain is expected to begin on Saturday, then continue through Sunday, heavy at times, with as much as 3 to 5 inches possible in southern New Jersey. The weather service said gusty winds could knock down trees and power lines.

HEAVY RAIN: Based on the latest storm track projections, the highest risk of heavy rain is along the coast and coastal plains of New Jersey. "The primary flooding hazard will be street and flash flooding," the weather service said. "The recent dry weather will lessen but not eliminate the risk of river and stream flooding. There is expected to be a sharp cutoff in the heavy rain dependent on the track of Hermine. A track further off the coast lessens the threat for heavy rain."

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