Excessive Heat Warning Issued For Central and Southwestern New Jersey

It's gonna be a hot one

Weather forecasters have predicted a hot, hot, hot and humid Memorial Day with temperatures expected to reach the 90 degree mark. An excessive heat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for central and south western New Jersey through Tuesday. The warning remains in effect from noon today to 7p.m. EDT Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The heat index will reach the lower 90s due to temperatures around 90 degrees. The combination of hot temperaures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illlnesses are likely. The National Weather Serve has offered the following tips:

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Lots of Wet Weather Ahead

Rain could continue through Wednesday night

As Monday night ended predictions of a considerable amount of rain hitting the area continued to grow. By the time this storm is done more than three inches could fall making for wet roads and dreary days ahead.  The National Weather Service predicted the rain would start overnight Monday into Tuesday with the bulk of the storm settling over the area today. That could mean anywhere from half an inch to three quarters of an inch during the day on Tuesday and possibly another half an inch tonight.  There is at least a 50 percent chance of the storm continuing to impact the area through Wednesday though the predicted rainfall is only between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. There is also a chance of Thunderstorms hitting during Wednesday. It…

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Fire and Weather Services Warn Dry, Windy Days Boost Fire Risks

Since last week, the region has seen an increase in fires

As the New Jersey Forest Fire Service works to contain a 600-acre wildfire in the heart of the Pinelands in Tabernacle and Woodland Townships, the service along with the National Weather Service have issued warnings. “The Forest Fire Service is increasing fire patrols and we are increasing our response capabilities as this drying trend continues,” said State Forest Fire Service Acting Chief Michael Drake in a statement this morning. “But we need your help to prevent fires and to alert us if you see or suspect one.’’ Just in Lacey alone, four fires occurred since Thursday. Firefighters throughout the region worked to battle a Beach Haven blaze on Sunday that severely damaged a local restaurant and several homes. The current fire danger is …

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A Storm Like No Other - A Look Back At The March 1962 Nor'easter

Seven people perished during the three-day coastal storm that battered Long Beach Island and the New Jersey Shore

"It was unexpected and unannounced, sudden and surly, inundating, devastating, mutilating, obliteratiing. It battered and bludgeoned the shore until there was no more shore, unti it was all running water and milling debris, until almost every trace of a human presence had been wasted away. Then it was gone." - Great Storms of the Jersey Shore, by Larry Savadove and Margaret Buchholz At first, the Great Atlantic Storm of 1962 seemed like any other nor'easter. The National Weather Service forecast on March 5 called for northeast winds of 10 to 15 knots, with snow. But by nightime, the forecast had changed. Tides were expected to run several feet above normal. Winds would blow at a steady 35 to 45 knots. By the morning of March 6, the …

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Coastal Flood Advisory for Tonight Following Storms Today

National Weather Service calling for rain and thunderstorms for next few days

As heavy rains pounded the area this morning, the National Weather Service extended a coastal flood watch for much of coastal New Jersey to cover tonight's high tide. Tides are expected to crest in local oceanfront towns not long after 8 p.m. at about 7 feet above mean low tide, prompting the NWS to advise residents to park their cars away from areas where standing water collects and to avoid driving through flood waters. Rain and thunderstorms – occasionally powerful ones, which could dump a lot of rain is a short amount of time – are expected to continue today and tomorrow, according to the current forecast. More than two inches of rain could fall by Thursday. Here's the outlook for Lacey for the next few days, according to the National …

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UPDATE: Snow Heading Our Way

One to three inches predicted

Just as the snow finally melted, the National Weather Service is predicting snow mainly before 4 a.m. with a possible accumulation of one to three inches in Lacey Township. According to the National Weather Service, the overnight low will be approximately 21 degrees rising to a high of 37 on Feb. 22. There is also a slight chance of snow before 9 a.m. on Feb. 22. The Weather Channel is predicting severe weather in Lacey Township around 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 22. According to the Weather Channel the snow should stop by 9 a.m. the latest. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory and a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Ocean County through Tuesday morning, which may affect the morning commute. The advisories, which will remain in…

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Ice Storm May Create Slippery Surfaces for Morning Commute

Periods of heavy rain and freezing rain to come beginning at 10 p.m.

Commutes and schedules may be affected tomorrow, as tonight will bring heavy rain. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 100 percent chance of precipitation after 1 a.m. The service is calling this an ice storm and is expecting between a quarter and half an inch of rain. Between 10 p.m. tonight and 2 a.m. on Wednesday, temperatures will be just above freezing and there will be periods of freezing rain. Their freezing rain advisory will remain in effect until 6 a.m. when the freezing rain will change back into heavy rain. The rain will continue to fall throughout the day on Wednesday before 4 p.m. Once again, the rain will be heavy at times. The high will be near 47 degrees but wind gusts may reach 21 mph. The National …

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Freezing Rain May Create Slippery 'Slush Hour' Morning Commute

Winter weather advisory in effect through Wednesday morning, with sleet, freezing rain, inch of snow forecast.

Old Man Winter continues his onslaught of wintry conditions late Monday, throwing out an icy storm for coastal New Jersey that officials warn will make for a messy Tuesday morning commute. The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management warned Tuesday’s rush hour may instead be a “slush hour.” Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police and Director of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, is advising drivers to slow down and take caution during the morning commute on Feb. 1. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch and winter weather advisory through Wednesday night, predicting freezing rain and sleet will fall around an inch of accumulation starting around midnight, creating slippery …

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Winter Storm Watch

10:00 A.M. UPDATE: Wintry Mix to Come

National Weather Service predicts a mix of rain and snow

Prepare for more snow, again. The National Weather Service a Winter Storm Warning until 4 a.m. on Thursday. The service is predicting a mix of snow, sleet and rain during the day today. The snow will become heavy at times Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service is predicting four to eight inches of snow. The National Weather Service said there may be as much as an inch through the morning commute causing slick traveling. Check back at Lacey Patch for information on delays, closings, and alerts.

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