Winter Storm Update

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COURT HOUSE – Winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 a.m. Jan. 24, according to National Weather Service.
National Weather Service’s latest snowfall forecast map (shown left) shows potential snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches for our area. 
Intermittent wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain will change to snow this evening and may be briefly moderate to heavy before it ends shortly after midnight.
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.
High wind warning remains in effect until midnight tonight.
Gusty winds will lead to blowing and drifting snow, as well as beach erosion. The strongest gusts will be along the coast with wind speeds up to 55 to 65 mph, mainly on Saturday.
Scattered gusts of 75 mph will occur today with the axis of strongest wind along coastal Southern New Jersey and coastal Delaware.
High winds today will result in downed trees and power lines resulting in power outages. Where heavy wet snow continues, it will stick to trees and power lines and potentially cause more damage.
The storm caused significant damage in Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean counties, leaving more than 40,000 Atlantic City Electric customers without power. 
Coastal flood warning remains in effect until noon Jan. 24. 
Moderate to major coastal flooding will occur tonight and possibly again for the Sunday morning high tide cycle. However, the extreme flooding of this morning should not be repeated. There may be a possible further reduction of tidal inundation for the Sunday morning high tide cycle. 
High tide on the New Jersey and Delaware oceanfront occurs 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 18 to 22 feet today. Wave heights on Delaware Bay of 4 to 8 feet will lower later tonight and Sunday.
Numerous roadways will flood and moderate or greater property damage is possible. The tides and wave action will likely result in significant beach erosion, as well as road closures on either side of the time of high tide.
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.
Citizens are advised to stay off the roads.
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