HLSPHI DEZ003-004-MDZ015-019-020-NJZ013-014-020-022>027-091700- Tropical Storm Elsa Local Statement Advisory Number 37 National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ AL052021 502 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021 This product covers NEW JERSEY...DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND ELSA RACING ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY TOWARD EASTERN LONG ISLAND AND EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Caroline, Coastal Atlantic, Delaware Beaches, Inland Sussex, Queen Annes, and Talbot * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Ocean, Eastern Monmouth, Ocean, Southeastern Burlington, and Western Monmouth * STORM INFORMATION: - About 10 miles east-northeast of Atlantic City NJ or about 70 miles east-northeast of Dover DE - 39.4N 74.3W - Storm Intensity 50 mph - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 31 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Elsa is east of southern New Jersey and will continue to track to the north and east towards eastern Long Island through the early morning hours. The main threats with this system are heavy rainfall resulting in flash flooding, the potential for river flooding, and tropical storm force winds, especially near the coast. Dangerous marine conditions continue on the waters with strong winds, rough seas, and dangerous rip currents. Additionally, a few tornadoes continue to be possible right along the New Jersey coast through daybreak which could lead to locally enhanced damage. A total of two to four inches of rain will fall through this morning, with locally higher amounts up to six inches possible. Heavy rainfall will result in a threat of flash flooding. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across NEW JERSEY...DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having additional limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures. * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across eastern NEW JERSEY. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having additional limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. Elsewhere across NEW JERSEY...DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND, little to no impact is anticipated. * TORNADOES: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across NEW JERSEY...DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions, including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery- powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy. During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather. Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not venture outside while in the eye of a hurricane as any improvement in weather will only be temporary. Once the eye passes, conditions will become life threatening as winds immediately return to dangerous speeds, so remain safely sheltered from the storm. Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or videos. Quickly move to the safest place within your shelter if it begins to fail, preferably an interior room on the lowest floor as long as flooding is not a concern. If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic rise in water levels. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body. If an Extreme Wind Warning is issued for your area, move to the safest place within your shelter. Take the same life-saving actions as if it were a violent tornado. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$ $$