Category: WEATHER ALERT

Winter Storm Warning until 06:00PM Monday

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE…Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Northwestern Burlington, and Salem Counties.

* WHEN…From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts possible. Blowing and drifting of snow, and whiteout conditions possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SALEM … GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON … CUMBERLAND

Instructions:If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

 Blizzard Warning until 06:00PM Monday

* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE…Eastern Monmouth, Western Monmouth, Coastal Ocean, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties.

* WHEN…From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of snow possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN MONMOUTH … EASTERN MONMOUTH … OCEAN … COASTAL OCEAN … SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON

Instructions:Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Advisory: Air Quality Alert until 09:00AM Thursday

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, until midnight EST tonight. An Air Quality Advisory means that air quality within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For more information on current and forecast concentrations of ground-level ozone and fine particulates, visit www.airnow.gov or www.state.nj.us/dep/airmon/ or call the New Jersey Bureau of Air Monitoring at 609-292-0138

* AFFECTED AREAS: SUSSEX … WARREN … MORRIS … HUNTERDON … SOMERSET … MIDDLESEX … MERCER … GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON

Dense Fog Advisory until 10:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT…Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

* WHERE…Portions of Delaware, northeast Maryland, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEW CASTLE … KENT … INLAND SUSSEX … DELAWARE BEACHES … KENT … QUEEN ANNE’S … TALBOT … CAROLINE … SUSSEX … WARREN … MORRIS … HUNTERDON … SOMERSET … MIDDLESEX … WESTERN MONMOUTH … EASTERN MONMOUTH … MERCER … SALEM … GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON … OCEAN … CUMBERLAND … ATLANTIC … CAPE MAY … ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY … COASTAL ATLANTIC … COASTAL OCEAN … SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON … CARBON … MONROE … BERKS … LEHIGH … NORTHAMPTON … DELAWARE … PHILADELPHIA … WESTERN CHESTER … EASTERN CHESTER … WESTERN MONTGOMERY … EASTERN MONTGOMERY … UPPER BUCKS … LOWER BUCKS

Instructions:If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Freezing Fog, Rain and Snow Headed This Way

Detailed Forecast for Gloucester City

National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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Extended Forecast for

Gloucester City NJ

Tonight

Patchy freezing fog after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

Sunday

A chance of rain after 3pm. Patchy freezing fog before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Rain likely before 10pm, then snow. Low around 31. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Washington’s Birthday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Wednesday

A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Additional Forecasts and Information

Zone Area Forecast for Camden County, NJ

Camden County Office of Emergency Management issues “Code Blue”

The Camden County Office of Emergency Management declared that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory from for the following dates and times due to projected dangerously low temperatures by the National Weather Service:

Monday, February 9 7:00 a.m. – Tuesday, February 10 7:00 a.m.
• Projected temperature: 15°F
Tuesday, February 10 7:00 p.m. – Wednesday, February 11 7:00 a.m.
• Projected temperature: 28°F
Wednesday, February 11, 7:00 p.m. – Thursday, February 12 7:00 a.m.
• Projected temperature: 25°F
Thursday, February 12 7:00 p.m. – Friday, February 13 7:00 a.m.
• Projected temperature: 20°F
Friday, February 13 7:00 p.m. – Saturday, February 14 7:00 a.m.
• Projected temperature: 19°F

Code Blue Advisories are declared when the National Weather Service predicts that the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, or the wind chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower for a period of two hours or more.

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Alert: Extreme Cold Warning until 10:00AM Sunday

* WHAT…For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected.

* WHERE…Portions of Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey.

* WHEN…For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEW CASTLE … KENT … INLAND SUSSEX … DELAWARE BEACHES … QUEEN ANNE’S … CAROLINE … SALEM … OCEAN … CUMBERLAND … ATLANTIC … CAPE MAY … ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY … COASTAL ATLANTIC … COASTAL OCEAN … SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON

Instructions:Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

 Wind Advisory until 09:00PM Saturday

* WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected.

* WHERE…Portions of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HUNTERDON … SOMERSET … MIDDLESEX … WESTERN MONMOUTH … EASTERN MONMOUTH … MERCER … GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON … DELAWARE … PHILADELPHIA … WESTERN CHESTER … EASTERN CHESTER … WESTERN MONTGOMERY … EASTERN MONTGOMERY … UPPER BUCKS … LOWER BUCKS

Instructions:Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Camden County Office of Emergency Management issues “Code Blue”

The Camden County Office of Emergency Management declared that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory from for the following dates and times due to projected dangerously low temperatures by the National Weather Service:

Wednesday February 4, 7:00 a.m. – Monday February 9, 7:00 a.m.

• Projected temperature: Below freezing throughout the timeframe.

Code Blue Advisories are declared when the National Weather Service predicts that the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, or the wind chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower for a period of two hours or more.

“As temperatures fall to dangerously low levels, it is critical that our residents have access to a safe place to stay warm,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Safety. “We urge everyone to check in on vulnerable neighbors, ensure heating systems are working properly, and bring pets indoors.”

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Camden County Office of Emergency Management issues “Code Blue”

The Camden County Office of Emergency Management declared that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory from for the following dates and times due to projected dangerously low temperatures by the National Weather Service:

Sunday, February 1, 7:00 a.m. – Wednesday, February 4, 7:00 a.m.

• Projected temperature: Below freezing throughout the timeframe

Code Blue Advisories are declared when the National Weather Service predicts that the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, or the wind chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower for a period of two hours or more.

“As temperatures fall to dangerously low levels, it is critical that our residents have access to a safe place to stay warm,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Safety. “We urge everyone to check in on vulnerable neighbors, ensure heating systems are working properly, and bring pets indoors.”

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