WINTER STORM BRIEFING VIA THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PHILADELPHIA/MOUNT HOLLY FORECAST OFFICE We ask residents to check on elderly or handicapped relatives and neighbors who live alone to ensure their safety during the next few days. For specific questions or concerns within Cherry Hill, please contact Cherry Hill Emergency Management Coordinator Kevin Seta at (856) 432-8836 or kseta@cherryhillpolice. As always, please call 9-1-1 to report an emergency. For non-emergency assistance after-hours, please call the Cherry Hill Police at (856) 665-1200. Executive Summary from the NWS briefing: -Very hazardous conditions are expected from Monday afternoon through mid day Tuesday! -A period of light snow is possible tonight, before the coastal storm brings more snow Monday afternoon into Tuesday. -There has been a significant increase in forecast snow amounts from yesterday’s forecast. There remains some uncertainty with the western extent of the highest snow totals. -The combination of windy conditions (wind gusts up to 50 mph) and the snow will result in blizzard conditions in northeast New Jersey. -For the rest of the region, some blowing snow is possible. -The Monday commutes and Tuesday morning commute will be significantly affected. -Tidal flooding is possible with the Monday night and Tuesday high tides for the Atlantic Coast and Delaware Bay. -Very cold air sweeps in the wake of this system. Expect subzero wind chills as we move into Wednesday. -Next briefing package will be issued by 430 PM Monday, January 26th -Monitor the latest forecast at: weather.gov/phl
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:06:39 +0000
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