The power is largely still on in South Jersey. As of Thursday at 7:15am, Atlantic City Electric only reports a few people without power, and they are in the Hammonton area. The winter storm is expected to cause some power interruptions due to strong winds and heavy snow on some distribution lines.
Cape May County officials say they have 2000 tons of salt available for today’s winter storm. The county’s road department has over a dozen trucks in operation to help clear county roads. Road Department Supervisor Tim Donohue is asking drivers to stay off the roads for their own safety, and for the safety of the…
The Blizzard Warning continues for all of Cape May County. Accu Weather is forecasting between eight to 12 inches of snow for our region, with strong winds during and after the storm that will create drifting snow, and the potential for power outages. Traveling this morning is very difficult. Many local schools and some government…
A Blizzard Warning, and a Coastal Flood Advisory have been issued for Cape May County. Accu Weather and the National Weather Service have upped the potential snowfall, and wind conditions, for our region over the next 36 hours. Right now the call is for between six to ten inches of snow for the County, and…
The United States Coast Guard is advising all mariners about icing conditions that exist on the Delaware Bay and area tributaries. Icing has formed on the Bay, along with the Cape May Harbor and Canal, and the Intracoastal Waterway. Ice-related restrictions are broadcast by the Coast Guard five times per day to mariners.
Cape May County will swear in its 100th sheriff in County history on Thursday. Robert Nolan will be sworn in during a reorganization meeting late Thursday afternoon. Also being sworn in to additional terms in office will be freeholders Jeffrey Pierson and Will Morey.
Governor-elect Phil Murphy continues to make key appointments to his cabinet, which will assume duties later in the month. Murphy announced Wednesday that Carole Johnson will head up the New Jersey Department of Human Services, and Christine Beyer will be in charge of the Department of Children and Families.
Middle Township officials are asking residents to park their vehicles in their driveways and not on public street. Public Works crews will be out in force over the next 24 hours clearing snow from Township streets. Other communities, including Ocean City and Sea Isle City, have asked people not to park their vehicles on designated…
Forget about a trip on the Cape May Lewes Ferry on Thursday. The Delaware River and Bay Authority announced that due to the winter storm and icing conditions on the Delaware Bay, ferry operations are suspended for Thursday. There’s no decision made for any potential ferry trips on Friday.
The potential exists for even more snow than predicted. Accu Weather and the National Weather Service both say snowfall totals are now expected to be between four to eight inches in Cape May County, with higher accumulations in some spots. There is also a Coastal Flood Advisory posted for this storm event. Continue to listen…