Ocean County Emergency Management Officials are keeping a close watch on the approach of two weather systems that could trigger a major coastal storm early next week.
“We advise our residents to stay close to their televisions, radios and computers to learn the latest about this Nor’easter,” said Sheriff William L. Polhemus. “This is a very unpredictable storm and conditions may change in the coming days, so it’s important to keep up with the latest information.”
As of Thursday morning, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center predicted Hurricane Sandy will weaken into a post tropical system as it approaches the Northeast coast late Monday and early Tuesday.
However, the remnants of Sandy could join with an approaching Nor’easter, creating a strong coastal storm impacting the Jersey Shore on Tuesday and Wednesday.
“Our Ocean County Office of Emergency Management is working closely with the state OEM and our local municipalities,” Polhemus said. “We will be issuing periodic updates on the approach of the storm.”
Emergency Management Officials said that while the region will not be struck by the hurricane-force winds, eye wall and storm surge associated with a tropical system, the resulting nor’easter could still bring very heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to the county.
“Typically we see a lot of back-bay flooding with a Nor’easter,” said Chief Michael G. Osborn of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. “The flooding could be more severe because the moon will be full on Monday night.”
Nor’easters are also generally slower moving than tropical systems, meaning the rain and winds could persist for several days.
“If the forecast holds true, we expect to see flooding, downed trees and scattered power outages,” Osborn said.
Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety, advised residents to read the information on the Office of Emergency Management website and be ready if the storm does strike the county.
“The best advice is to be prepared,” Kelly said. “Be vigilant, visit our website and make any preparations you can before the storm arrives.” TLS.
Westgate beware and bewarned now!!
thank god we finally installed a generator, dont have to go thru that tension anymore worrying abt a blkout every single storm
Westgate gets blackouts from a sunshower, they sure better prepare!
Steve,Menashe,…. Please make sure to lower the level of Lake Carasaljo to offset the potential FLOOD on South Lake Dr.
The media is actually talking about this storm like it will be a real monster. Just be safe and be prepared. At least if the power goes this time of the year- as it surely will in Westgate!- it won’t be sweltering hot or freezing cold.
I’m glad I have a sump pump at the bottom of my outside basement steps!
to # 4, if power goes down then the pump isnt worth much.
Tell my neighbor to take down his succoth it is metal and will be all over neighborhood. I will call Chaverim later. I don’t want to hear its a shelter.
If you are worried about serious flooding in your basement, you can buy a generator and connect your sump pump to it.
It will not work without electricity.
worry about crestwood village Whiting NJ having so many trees surrounding the houses