Winter Storm Update

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COURT HOUSE – National Weather Service has upgraded the winter weather watch to a winter storm warning in Cape May County.
The winter storm warning remains in effect from 7 p.m. Jan. 22 to 10 a.m. Jan. 24.
National Weather Service’s latest regional snowfall forecast map (shown left) shows potential snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches for our area. 
Snow is expected to begin late this afternoon or early this evening from south to north. The snow will likely mix with and then change to sleet and rain for a time on Saturday, then quickly back to snow toward Saturday evening before tapering off early Sunday morning.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow and sleet are expected. Strong winds are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
The high wind watch has been upgraded to a high wind warning, which will be in effect from midnight Jan. 23 to midnight Jan. 24.
Gusty winds could lead to blowing and drifting snow, as well as beach erosion. The strongest gusts will be along the coast with wind speeds up to 50 to 60 mph, mainly on Saturday.
Power outages are possible due to strong winds.
The coastal flood watch has been upgraded to a coastal flood warning, which will be in effect from 4 a.m. Jan. 23 to noon Jan. 24.
Widespread moderate coastal flooding is expected with localized areas of major coastal flooding. The coastal flooding will last for three consecutive high tide cycles as water is pushed up against the coast and into the back bays and estuaries.
High tide on the New Jersey and Delaware oceanfront occurs between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning, between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday evening, and between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday morning. High tide on the back bays and on Delaware Bay occurs later than the high tide along the oceanfront.
Wave heights on the near-shore waters off New Jersey and Delaware are forecast to build to 15 to 20 feet over the weekend. Wave heights on Delaware Bay may build to 4 to 8 feet.
Numerous roadways will flood and minor to moderate property damage is possible. The tides and wave action will likely result in significant beach erosion.
This coastal flood warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate actions to protect life and property.
Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs.