The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Avalon and our region. The Watch is in effect on Friday, August 18th, 2017 until 9:00pm. The Watch means conditions are favorable for the development of thunderstorms that may produce heavy downpours, gusty winds, and lightning.
A front continues to move towards the shore that will bring cooler, less humid weather to our region. The front has produced heavy rain in some locations. Some, not all, locations may experience storm conditions into the evening hours. It is possible the Service may elevate the Watch to a Warning when a thunderstorm event is imminent.
Please continue to monitor traditional media outlets for updates on the weather forecast. If you see lightning or hear thunder, seek shelter immediately from the beach and other outdoor locations. Never attempt to drive on any street that is flooded with rainwater as this puts you and your vehicle at risk, and creates an unnecessary wake that can damage public and private property. If you ever have any emergency, dial 911.
This is not a tidal flooding event, but a rain event. Avalon has developed a flood map that provides general guidance on areas of Avalon that may see water in the streets during heavy rainfall and tidal flooding events. In advance of any storm event, storm drains and Avalon’s 11 pump stations are checked by our water and sewer management company.
Here is the text of the Severe Thunderstorm Watch provided by the National Weather Service:
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 2:43 PM EDT Aug. 18, 2017 – National Weather Service
Severe Thunderstorm Watch 455 remains in effect until 900 PM EDT
NJ
. New Jersey counties included are
Atlantic Bergen Burlington
Camden Cape May Cumberland
Essex Gloucester Hudson
Hunterdon Mercer Middlesex
Monmouth Morris ocean
Passaic Salem Somerset
Sussex Union Warren
