Thursday, March 7, 2013
Portion of Ocean Avenue in Long Branch will remain closed until Friday morning
There may not be any patches of snow on the ground or roads, but Wednesday's nor'easter still left its mark on the coastal area in Long Branch. A portion of Ocean Avenue from Melrose Terrace to South Bath Avenue will remain closed until Friday morning, Long Branch Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Stanley Dzuiba said. Dzuiba said the fence protecting the boardwalk damaged by Hurricane Sandy has knocked over and that 2-3 feet of sand blew onto the road. "We are just keeping the area closed to give DPW time to set the fence back up and clean the street," Dzuiba said. There are also reports that Ocean Avenue is closed in Sea Bright due to heavy flooding, which could impact the local commute for residents of Long Branch. There are no …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Other towns taking precautions for storm
The high winds are already causing problems in Long Branch, according to Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Stantly Dzuiba. Dzuiba said Ocean Avenue from Melrose Terrace to South Bath Avenue has been closed because about 2-3 feet of sand have blown onto the street. Dzuiba said the fence protecting the damaged boardwalk has also blown over and that the ocean waves are breaking close to the bulkhead. No voluntary evacuations have been ordered at this time, he said. "We've got everybody on alert and we are going to keep an eye on the tides, especially in the (Shrewsbury River,) Dzuiba said. He said high tide for the ocean is about 3 a.m. and the river high tide will follow at about 5:30 a.m. Tinton Falls Also Prepping for Storm Tinton…
Flood warning, winter storm watch among advisories issued.
New Jersey's coastal areas were under multiple severe weather advisories Wednesday as a powerful nor'easter enters the region. A coastal flood warning, wind advisory and winter storm watch were in effect, as well as a storm warning for offshore waters. Several municipalities, including Brick, Toms River, Point Pleasant Boro, Waretown, Atlantic City, Ocean City and Barnegat were warning residents of barrier islands and low-lying areas to get to out of harm's way and move their vehicles to higher ground. Long Branch has not issued any similar warnings as of 8:30 a.m., Wednesday morning. Widespread minor tidal flooding with spotty moderate flooding was predicted at times of high tide Wednesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) office in …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Snow accumulation increases in latest prediction
A storm that was expected to bring no more than a light dusting to our area could now bring a few inches to Long Branch and the surrounding towns according to the National Weather Service. The forecast for tonight calls for clouds and a low temperature of around 34 degrees before rain is expected to arrive after 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. It also looks to be a windy day with winds between 20 and 25 MPH with gusts as high as 41 MPH. Snow is expected to arrive in our area Wednesday night with the wind expected to continue blowing strong. The forecast as of Tuesday afternoon calls for between 3-5 inches on Wednesday night. The snow will likely continue through Thursday morning with an additional half inch of accumulation possible. Thursday…
Long Branch and other towns prepare for flooding; 60 m.p.h. wind gusts, 16-foot seas offshore possible in strong nor'easter
A few days into the month, March will come in like a lion at the Jersey Shore, where a nor'easter is forecast to spur flooding, high winds and extremely rough surf. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a coastal flood watch that remains in effect for the entire Shore area, as well as a storm watch and small craft advisory for offshore waters. The storm is forecast to begin as a rain event in coastal areas after 8 a.m. Wednesday and continue through late Thursday, with the potential for the precipitation to turn to snow. Forecast models are largely unsure of the rain-snow line for the storm. But the big story in the Shore area, already weakened by Superstorm Sandy, will be the potential for "moderate" coastal flooding, …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
New Jersey's coastal communities hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy suffered little during the recent Nor'easter.
Facing an incoming nor'easter, Jersey Shore towns battered by Hurricane Sandy prepared for the possibility of more coastal flooding in their already vulnerable communities. Some towns, like Brick, bulked up their beach dunes. In Point Pleasant Beach, officials issued a voluntary evacuation. Other towns, still recovering from Sandy, simply wished for the best. Aside from a few inches of snow and isolated instances of flooding along the barrier islands, however, New Jersey's coast was mostly spared during most recent weather concern. Residents in parts of New Jersey, including towns in several counties like Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex, woke up to more than 10 inches of snow Saturday morning. But while the Shore found itself with its fair …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Route 36 still blocked with telephone wires and pole
Wednesday's nor'easter has caused more power outages in the Long Branch-Eatontown area and Route 36 in Eatontown is closed after a broken pole and wires fell Wednesday night. The road closure is causing major delays in West Long Branch, Eatontown and Long Branch on Thursday morning, and those looking to get to the Garden State Parkway should use an alternate route. The number of outages climbed back into the thousands in Tinton Falls and Eatontown and there are almost 500 additional outages in Long Branch today, according to Jersey Central Power & Light. Long Branch: 3,103 outages Eatontown: 1,111 outages Tinton Falls: 3,192 outages West Long Branch: 69 outages However, some things are starting to reopen in the area on Thursday morning. …
Wires and pole down on Route 36 in Eatontown may cause more outages
A broken utility pole caused by Wednesday's nor'easter "will likely" cause more power outages in the area. "A pole broke on Highway 36 by in Eatontown by PC Richards and is causing power surges in our area and may result in significant power loss again when repairs commence," the West Long Branch Police said in a Nixle alert. "Prepare by checking lantern batteries, charging cell phones and avoid Highway 36 between Highway 35 and Monmouth Road in both directions." Power went out in West Long Branch around 8 p.m., but quickly returned after about 10 minutes. The amount of power outages have decreased in Long Branch, Eatontown and West Long Branch as the day has progressed, and crews have still been out making repairs to broken poles and …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The National Weather Service warns there could be more power outages and further damage from lingering storm debris.
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning and a coastal flood warning for our area Wednesday, as a "powerful nor'easter" moves up from the Carolinas. Though this storm is not expected to have near the magnitude of Hurricane Sandy,nor'easters can pose serious threats. Click here to learn more. The National Weather Service is predicting that areas significantly affected by Sandy last week will be more susceptible to high winds, citing the possibility of more downed trees and increased power outages. The high wind warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. Winds are expected from the north between 30-40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. "This is a particularly dangerous situation," the service said, "…
Monday, November 5, 2012
National Weather Service now calls storm 'significant.'
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans still reeling without power as temperatures took a decidedly colder turn the last two nights now face the prospect of a major Nor'easter striking the state Wednesday into Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the tri-state area, and it's predictions have grown more dire in recent days. "A significant coastal storm will likely impact the tri-state region Wednesday and Thursday," the service said Monday. "Confidence continues to increase that strong, gusty winds ... rain/wintry precipitation ... coastal flooding and additional beach erosion will result from this system." The storm is set to strike a little more than a week after Sandy, and the prediction comes…
Thomas A. Blasi
2:46 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
This weather is crazy; I have never seen anything like it, its one thing after the other, what is happening? This is not the jersey shore I once knew OMG. more ›