Critical HLS Hurricane/Tropical Local Statment — Fri Jul 9, 2021 7:39 AM

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Tropical Storm Elsa Local Statement Advisory Number 37
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ  AL052021
733 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

This product covers NEW JERSEY...DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN
PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND

**Tropical Storm Warnings are Cancelled**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* 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
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Tropical Storm Elsa is east of northern New Jersey and continues to
track away from the region. Lingering rain is tapering off. Dangerous
rip currents will develop along the ocean beaches of Delaware and New
Jersey.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across NEW
JERSEY...DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND.
Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having
further impacts of limited potential.

* WIND:
Little to no additional wind impacts expected.
    - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind
      impacts accordingly.
    - Emergency response teams are attending to casualty situations
      as needed.
    - Emergency work crews are restoring essential community
      infrastructure as necessary.
    - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.

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
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* EVACUATIONS:

RECOVERY PHASE - Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have
given the all clear to return.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Remain safely sheltered until conditions improve. When going outside
be sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and
flooded areas.

If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas
leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged
metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.

When inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed
lanterns. Be aware of sparks that can ignite natural gas or other
leaking flammables.

Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts
and heed any flood watches and warnings.

Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered
with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have
been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover
the road. Turn around, don`t drown!

* 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
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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ regarding
the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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