High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 558 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019 DEZ003-004-NJZ013-014-020-022>027-172200- /O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/ Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth- Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May- Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington- Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest 558 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Sussex County Delaware north through coastal New Jersey. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.