New Jersey coastal towns on alert for flooding

New Jersey’s Emergency Operations Center has opened as officials monitor a winter storm.

The storm threatens Jersey shore towns that were hard hit by Superstorm Sandy. Brick Township and Toms River have called for voluntary evacuations in flood-prone areas.

A coastal flood warning is in effect from 1 a.m. until 8 a.m. Thursday from Sandy Hook to Cape May.Wind gusts of up to 50 mph could down power lines. Gusts of more than 30 mph are being reported around the state.

The National Weather Service says mixed precipitation will change to rain Wednesday before changing back to all snow toward Wednesday night.

Forecasters say temperatures are expected to remain above freezing. However, accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible.

NJ Transit will start cross-honoring tickets at 2 p.m.

 

Forecasts for some N.J. high risk flooding areas in South Jersey

 

Cape May in Cape May County

High Wind Warning in effect until Thursday 5 a.m.

Coastal Flood Warning in effect Thursday 1-8 a.m.

Today – Heavy rain possible and windy. Expect 25-35 mph winds with gusts up to 60 mph. Highs in the mid 40s.

Tonight – More rain turning over to snow after midnight. Total snow will be between 1-3 inches. Strong winds possible.

 

Ocean City in Cape May County

High Wind Warning in effect until Thursday 5 a.m.

Coastal Flood Warning in effect Thursday 1-8 a.m.

Today – Rainy, with large amounts possible this afternoon. Expect 30-40 mph winds with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Highs in the mid 40s.

Tonight – Rain mixed with snow at times. Total snow accumulation of 1 inch. Winds 20-30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

 

Atlantic City in Atlantic County

High Wind Warning in effect until Thursday 5 a.m.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 p.m. to Thursday 6 a.m.

Coastal Flood Warning in effect Thursday 1-8 a.m.

Today – Rainy, with large amounts possible this afternoon. Expect 30-40 mph winds with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Highs in the mid 40s.

Tonight – A mix of snow and rain. Snow accumulation will be 1 inch. The strongest winds will occur tonight averaging between 25-35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.