Sussex, New Jersey
5-day forecast
As of 4:06 PM EDT on September 6, 2008
Tonight...Rain with isolated thunderstorms this evening...then a chance of showers after midnight. Rain may be heavy at times this evening. Windy with lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph...becoming north 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening...becoming light and variable.
Almanac
Key: T = Trace of precipitation; MM = data not available
Areal Flood Warning
Issued by the National Weather Service at 6:24 PM EDT on September 6, 2008
... The Flood Warning remains in effect until 1030 PM EDT for urban
areas and small streams in Morris... Warren and Sussex counties...
At 621 PM EDT... heavy rain continues to fall across the warned area.
Flooding is occurring along I-78 at mile marker three. Eastbound
lanes are closed.
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually
deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful
enough to sweep vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooded
roads make the smart choice... turn around... dont drown.
Lat... Lon 4134 7475 4120 7437 4108 7449 4104 7449
4100 7430 4089 7426 4089 7433 4075 7435
4066 7446 4065 7452 4070 7451 4075 7456
4071 7474 4078 7489 4059 7519 4075 7519
4086 7505 4098 7514 4108 7497 4108 7499
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Areal Flood Watch
Issued by the National Weather Service at 4:28 PM EDT on September 6, 2008
... Flood Watch now in effect through late tonight...
The Flood Watch is now in effect for
* portions of New Jersey and Pennsylvania... including the
following areas... in New Jersey... Atlantic... Camden... coastal
Atlantic... coastal ocean... eastern Monmouth... Gloucester...
Hunterdon... Mercer... Middlesex... Morris... northwestern
Burlington... ocean... Somerset... southeastern Burlington...
Sussex... Warren and western Monmouth. In Pennsylvania...
Berks... Bucks... Carbon... Chester... Delaware... Lehigh...
Monroe... Montgomery... Northampton and Philadelphia.
* Through late tonight
* the center of Tropical Storm Hanna will continue to move to the
northeast this evening, passing though eastern portions of New
Jersey before pushing offshore overnight. The storm is expected
to bring an additional 2 to 3 inches of rain to the watch area
this afternoon and this evening. 1 to 2 inches have already, and
with the additional rainfall expected, some flooding may occur
in the region.
* In the counties covered by the Flood Watch... roads and areas
of poor drainage may become flooded. Also... small streams and
creeks may run high or they may overflow their banks.
You should monitor forecasts and weather statements and be alert
for possible flood warnings. If you live in an area that is prone
to flooding... be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding
develops.
Do not drive through flood waters... the water may be deeper than
you think it is.
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Inland Tropical Wind Warning
Issued by the National Weather Service at 6:22 PM EDT on September 6, 2008
... Tropical Storm Wind Warning remains in effect until 11 PM EDT
this evening...
... New information...
At 500 PM EDT... the center of Tropical Storm Hanna was about 40
miles west-northwest of Ocean City Maryland and 100 miles
southwest of Atlantic City New Jersey.
... Areas affected...
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in
southeastern Pennsylvania and parts of northern and western New
Jersey.
... Watches/warnings...
In addition to the Tropical Storm Warning... there is also a Flood
Watch and numerous flood warnings in effect. Please listen to
NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.Gov on the internet for more
information about this additional hazard.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Strong winds may bring down power lines. Have working flashlights
or portable lanterns on hand... as well as a battery powered radio.
Have a supply of spare batteries. Be sure to use battery powered
lights instead of candles to prevent accidentally starting a fire.
Secure loose objects around the house... such as outdoor furniture
and garbage cans.
Do not park your vehicle under trees... as tree limbs may come down
during the storm.
If you live in a location that is prone to flooding... be prepared to
move to higher ground. Make sure that your vehicle has enough fuel
in the event that you need to evacuate.
Do not drive through flood waters... the water may be deeper than you
think it is.
Be sure to follow the advice of local officials.
... Winds...
A few winds gusts of tropical storm force... 34 kt or 39 mph... are
possible this evening as the center of Hanna passes through
eastern New Jersey.
... Inland flooding...
Heavy rain ahead of the center of Hanna is occurring across most
of the area. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches have already
fallen... and an additional 2 to 3 inches are possible before the
rain ends by late evening. Flash flooding of small streams... creeks
and urbanized areas can be expected as a result of the heavy rain.
Flood or flash flood warnings are in effect for the entire area.
On the lower main Stem Delaware River... rises of up to 3/4 bankfull
are possible. On the lower Schuylkill River near Philadelphia... rises
up to 3/4 bankfull are also possible.
... Next update...
This statement will be updated around 900 PM.
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Forecast
As of 4:06 PM EDT on September 6, 2008
Tonight...Rain with isolated thunderstorms this evening...then a chance of showers after midnight. Rain may be heavy at times this evening. Windy with lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph...becoming north 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening...becoming light and variable.
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Areal Flood Warning
Issued by the National Weather Service at 6:24 PM EDT on September 6, 2008
... The Flood Warning remains in effect until 1030 PM EDT for urban
areas and small streams in Morris... Warren and Sussex counties...
At 621 PM EDT... heavy rain continues to fall across the warned area.
Flooding is occurring along I-78 at mile marker three. Eastbound
lanes are closed.
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually
deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful
enough to sweep vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooded
roads make the smart choice... turn around... dont drown.
Lat... Lon 4134 7475 4120 7437 4108 7449 4104 7449
4100 7430 4089 7426 4089 7433 4075 7435
4066 7446 4065 7452 4070 7451 4075 7456
4071 7474 4078 7489 4059 7519 4075 7519
4086 7505 4098 7514 4108 7497 4108 7499
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Areal Flood Watch
Issued by the National Weather Service at 4:28 PM EDT on September 6, 2008
... Flood Watch now in effect through late tonight...
The Flood Watch is now in effect for
* portions of New Jersey and Pennsylvania... including the
following areas... in New Jersey... Atlantic... Camden... coastal
Atlantic... coastal ocean... eastern Monmouth... Gloucester...
Hunterdon... Mercer... Middlesex... Morris... northwestern
Burlington... ocean... Somerset... southeastern Burlington...
Sussex... Warren and western Monmouth. In Pennsylvania...
Berks... Bucks... Carbon... Chester... Delaware... Lehigh...
Monroe... Montgomery... Northampton and Philadelphia.
* Through late tonight
* the center of Tropical Storm Hanna will continue to move to the
northeast this evening, passing though eastern portions of New
Jersey before pushing offshore overnight. The storm is expected
to bring an additional 2 to 3 inches of rain to the watch area
this afternoon and this evening. 1 to 2 inches have already, and
with the additional rainfall expected, some flooding may occur
in the region.
* In the counties covered by the Flood Watch... roads and areas
of poor drainage may become flooded. Also... small streams and
creeks may run high or they may overflow their banks.
You should monitor forecasts and weather statements and be alert
for possible flood warnings. If you live in an area that is prone
to flooding... be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding
develops.
Do not drive through flood waters... the water may be deeper than
you think it is.
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Inland Tropical Wind Warning
Issued by the National Weather Service at 6:22 PM EDT on September 6, 2008
... Tropical Storm Wind Warning remains in effect until 11 PM EDT
this evening...
... New information...
At 500 PM EDT... the center of Tropical Storm Hanna was about 40
miles west-northwest of Ocean City Maryland and 100 miles
southwest of Atlantic City New Jersey.
... Areas affected...
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in
southeastern Pennsylvania and parts of northern and western New
Jersey.
... Watches/warnings...
In addition to the Tropical Storm Warning... there is also a Flood
Watch and numerous flood warnings in effect. Please listen to
NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.Gov on the internet for more
information about this additional hazard.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Strong winds may bring down power lines. Have working flashlights
or portable lanterns on hand... as well as a battery powered radio.
Have a supply of spare batteries. Be sure to use battery powered
lights instead of candles to prevent accidentally starting a fire.
Secure loose objects around the house... such as outdoor furniture
and garbage cans.
Do not park your vehicle under trees... as tree limbs may come down
during the storm.
If you live in a location that is prone to flooding... be prepared to
move to higher ground. Make sure that your vehicle has enough fuel
in the event that you need to evacuate.
Do not drive through flood waters... the water may be deeper than you
think it is.
Be sure to follow the advice of local officials.
... Winds...
A few winds gusts of tropical storm force... 34 kt or 39 mph... are
possible this evening as the center of Hanna passes through
eastern New Jersey.
... Inland flooding...
Heavy rain ahead of the center of Hanna is occurring across most
of the area. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches have already
fallen... and an additional 2 to 3 inches are possible before the
rain ends by late evening. Flash flooding of small streams... creeks
and urbanized areas can be expected as a result of the heavy rain.
Flood or flash flood warnings are in effect for the entire area.
On the lower main Stem Delaware River... rises of up to 3/4 bankfull
are possible. On the lower Schuylkill River near Philadelphia... rises
up to 3/4 bankfull are also possible.
... Next update...
This statement will be updated around 900 PM.
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