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Chainsaws sharpened, waiting for a good wood supply compliments of the 'storm'.
Shouldn't Hermine be pronounced, Her my a knee? would hate to get on the bad side of a storm goddess. She might hang around longer than she intended and really soak us. but not to worry, newark is improving, so if the 'storm' devestates NJ, we have newark as the core upon which ro rebuild the state.
For entertainment, we can watch news reporters stand in flood waters and on the edge of the angry sea, leaning into the zephyr Hermine is sure to be.
The latest information from the National Weather Service indicates that those of us who don't live along the shore or in Middlesex County shouldn't have very much to worry about:
Hurricane Statement
Issued: 7:01 AM EDT Sep. 3, 2016 – National Weather Service
This product covers New Jersey... Delaware... southeastern Pennsylvania and northeast Maryland.
**Tropical storm Hermine expected to produce significant coastal
flooding and strong winds near the Delaware and New Jersey coasts
this Labor Day weekend**
New information
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* changes to watches and warnings:
- none
* current watches and warnings:
- a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for New
Castle... Kent... inland Sussex... Delaware beaches... western
Monmouth... eastern
Monmouth... Salem... ocean... Cumberland... Atlantic... Cape
May... Atlantic coastal Cape May... coastal Atlantic... coastal
ocean and southeastern Burlington
- a tropical storm watch remains in effect for Middlesex
* storm information:
- about 290 miles south-southwest of Atlantic City NJ or about
260 miles south-southwest of Dover de
- 35.4n 76.5w
- storm intensity 60 mph
- movement east-northeast or 60 degrees at 21 mph
Situation overview
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Tropical Storm Hermine is currently near the Outer Banks of North
Carolina. Hermine will move northeastward and off the mid-
Atlantic coast through tonight. The storm is then expected to
meander off the Delmarva and New Jersey coasts Sunday and Monday
before gradually move northeastward and away from the area during
the middle of next week.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for all of Delaware and
coastal New Jersey from Cape May to Sandy Hook and along Delaware
Bay. This warning also includes the coastal waters and all of
Delaware Bay. A tropical storm watch remains in effect for
Middlesex County in New Jersey. Sustained tropical storm force
winds are expected over land areas near the Atlantic coast and
the shore of Delaware Bay. There is a potential for tropical
storm force wind gusts farther inland across southern and central
New Jersey and possibly extending back west into the I-95
corridor.
Minor to moderate coastal flooding is likely around the times of
high tide starting this evening. Moderate coastal flooding is
likely late Sunday through Monday. Pockets of major coastal
flooding is possible with the high tide cycle on Sunday night and
Monday late morning, particularly along the Delaware and southern
New Jersey coast including back bays, as well as the southern
shore of the Delaware Bay.
There is a potential for more than 2 inches of rainfall. Some areas
near the coast in Delaware and southern New Jersey may receive 3 to
4 inches with locally higher amounts, which could lead to flooding.
The heaviest rain is expected this afternoon in southern Delaware
and late Sunday through early Monday elsewhere along the coast.
Hazardous seas and dangerously rough surf can be expected this
Holiday weekend and possibly into the middle of next week. A
high rip current risk can be expected at the beaches during this
time. Significant beach erosion is expected with heavy surf
breaching dunes.
Potential impacts
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* surge:
protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across coastal areas of New Jersey and Delaware and along
the shore of Delaware Bay. Potential impacts in this area
include:
- areas of inundation are possible with storm surge flooding
enhanced by waves. Damage is likely to several buildings,
mainly near the coast.
- Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads could
become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable
low spots.
- Major beach erosion is expected with heavy surf breaching
dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents are expected.
- Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is
anticipated. Several small craft may be broken away from
moorings, especially in unprotected areas.
Also, protect against locally hazardous coastal flooding having
possible limited impacts along the Delaware River.
Elsewhere across New Jersey... Delaware... southeastern Pennsylvania
and northeast Maryland, little to no impact is anticipated.
* Wind:
protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across coastal areas of New Jersey and delware. Potential impacts
in this area include:
- some damage to roofing and siding is likely, along with damage
to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings will
experience window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes
may be damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
objects could become airborne.
- Several large trees may be snapped or uprooted. Several fences
and roadway signs could be blown over.
- Some roads may be impassable from large debris. A few bridges,
causeways, and access routes may be impassable.
- There could be scattered power and communications outages, but
more prevalent in areas with above ground lines.
Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across inland parts of New Jersey, Delaware and possibly as far west as
eastern Maryland and southeast Pennsylvania.
* Flooding rain:
protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across southern Delaware and southeastern New Jersey.
Potential impacts include:
- localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
and overflow in spots.
- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in
vulnerable spots. Rapid ponding of water may occur at
underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several
storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to
overflow. Some brief Road and bridge closures are possible.
Elsewhere across New Jersey... Delaware... southeastern Pennsylvania
and northeast Maryland, little to no impact is anticipated.
Chainsaws sharpened, waiting for a good wood supply compliments of the 'storm'.
Shouldn't Hermine be pronounced, Her my a knee? would hate to get on the bad side of a storm goddess. She might hang around longer than she intended and really soak us. but not to worry, newark is improving, so if the 'storm' devestates NJ, we have newark as the core upon which ro rebuild the state.
For entertainment, we can watch news reporters stand in flood waters and on the edge of the angry sea, leaning into the zephyr Hermine is sure to be.
Her-my-nee. Until now. Herman-e? I don't think so. Cripes. Next thing we know, Charlotte will be char-lot.
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