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Borough of Highlands, NJ
Friday April 19th, 2019 :: 10:14 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Watch late Fri. thru Sat. pm. Those in flood prone areas should move vehicles. 2-3" rain expected.

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has expanded the

* Flash Flood Watch to include portions of central New Jersey
  and southern New Jersey, including the following areas, in
  central New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth and Western Monmouth. In
  southern New Jersey, Coastal Ocean and Ocean.

* From late tonight through Saturday afternoon

* Showers and some thunderstorms, locally heavy, will move across
  northern New Jersey late tonight through Saturday morning.
  Areas of 1 to 2 inches of rain can be expected with local
  amounts up to 3 inches possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that there is the potential for flash
flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to
occur over a short period of time. Rapidly rising flood waters
may quickly inundate roadways and areas of poor drainage. Streams
and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties.

Please monitor the forecast, especially if you live in a location
that is prone to flooding. Be prepared to take action if a flash
flood warning is issued for your area.

Instructions:

Possible street flooding from Heavy rain. Take appropriate action if your in a flood prone area.

Address/Location
Borough of Highlands, NJ
42 Shore Dr
Highlands, NJ 07732

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-872-1224

Patrick Mason Jr.
Emergency Management
[email protected]
732-600-0889

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Watch

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