[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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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
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* 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
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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
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* 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
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* 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
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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.

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