The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, has issued the following weather statement.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
Snow beginning tonight between 9 - 10 pm with 1 inch of accumulation possible. Precipitation will changeover to freezing rain before the Tuesday morning commute for north and central NCC; possibly rain south of the C&D Canal. Precipitation should stop by end of the Tuesday morning commute.
During the day Tuesday, there will be an additional light precipitation of sleet and freezing rain north of the C&D Canal.
During the Tuesday afternoon/evening commute, precipitation will be in the form of light freezing rain/rain/freezing rain mixture north of the C&D Canal.
Tuesday evening into the Wednesday morning commute, possibly prolonged freezing rain will occur before the changeover to rain late Wednesday morning to mid-day Wednesday. Before the commute Wednesday evening, precipitation will change back to snow with little accumulation before the precipitation ends Wednesday.
DelDOT and NCC facility crews will be working adjusted schedules to cover the Tuesday morning commute.
NCC OEM will be monitoring icing conditions and potential impact for power outages on Tuesday, with further impact for power outages and structural building issues on Wednesday.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Winter Storm Feb 1st and 2nd
Weather BriefingWinter Storm February 1st& 2nd, 2011
Prepared 11 AM EST –Monday January 31, 2011
Joe Miketta
NOAA’s National Weather Service
Philadelphia/Mt. Holly NJ Forecast office
Weather.gov/phi
A major winter storm is on the way for Tuesday February 1stthrough Wednesday February 2nd.
•Two phases expected with this system…mainly snow starting around midnight or so tonight lasting into Tuesday morning. Then a lull before precipitation begins again Tuesday evening.
•Primary impacts from this storm will be significant icing from freezing rain, heavy wet snow, heavy rain and coastal flooding.
•As of 11 AM Monday, a Winter Storm Watch is posted for the northern two-thirds of the NWS Mount Holly County Warning Area (CWA). Warnings/Advisories will most likely be issued later today (Monday).
•Precipitation will begin as snow throughout most of the Mount Holly CWA during the overnight hours tonight (midnight or so). Most of this precipitation will stay in the form of snow and will taper off by mid-morning. Some freezing rain could mix in at times toward morning, mainly south. The second round of precipitation will begin during the evening hours on Tuesday, beginning as snow in the north, but perhaps a snow/sleet/freezing rain mixture in the south. As warmer air moves in aloft, a changeover from frozen precipitation to plain rain is expected from the south into the Philadelphia suburbs. However, a complete change-over to plain rain is not expected over the far northern suburbs of Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, the southern Poconos or northern NJ north of I-195.
•Icing threat: There continues to be a high risk for significant icing (in excess of 0.25 inches) due to freezing rain. There is a moderate risk for severe icing (in excess of 0.50 inches). Chances of a catastrophic ice storm (in excess of 0.75 inches) are low, but still possible. Most likely timing for icing is late Tuesday evening into Wednesday (with the second phase). Highest risk areas for most severe icing is north and west of the I-95 Corridor. See icing slide for more details.
•Heavy snow threat: Snow will begin during the overnight hours tonight, and continue into Tuesday morning. Two to four inches is possible by the beginning of Tuesday morning’s commute (higher amounts north, lower amounts in the Philadelphia area). Additional accumulations can be expected during the second phase of the storm, especially north of Philadelphia. However, sleet/freezing rain/rain mixture will keep additional amounts down. There is a threat for 4+ inches of snow from this event (both phases), with the highest risk in east central PA into northern NJ.
•Rainfall threat: Areas which see primarily rain (south & east of the I-95 Corridor) can see rainfall amounts in excess of one inch. This will cause localized flooding problems. Flooding problems will be exacerbated in those areas which currently have considerable snow pack, as storm drains and culverts may be blocked by snow/ice.
•Coastal flooding threat: New moon occurs Wednesday, February 2nd, so regular high tides will be running high. Therefore, there is an enhanced risk of minor coastal flooding at the times of high tide.
•Maintain situational awareness by monitoring our website at: http://weather.gov/phi
Prepared 11 AM EST –Monday January 31, 2011
Joe Miketta
NOAA’s National Weather Service
Philadelphia/Mt. Holly NJ Forecast office
Weather.gov/phi
A major winter storm is on the way for Tuesday February 1stthrough Wednesday February 2nd.
•Two phases expected with this system…mainly snow starting around midnight or so tonight lasting into Tuesday morning. Then a lull before precipitation begins again Tuesday evening.
•Primary impacts from this storm will be significant icing from freezing rain, heavy wet snow, heavy rain and coastal flooding.
•As of 11 AM Monday, a Winter Storm Watch is posted for the northern two-thirds of the NWS Mount Holly County Warning Area (CWA). Warnings/Advisories will most likely be issued later today (Monday).
•Precipitation will begin as snow throughout most of the Mount Holly CWA during the overnight hours tonight (midnight or so). Most of this precipitation will stay in the form of snow and will taper off by mid-morning. Some freezing rain could mix in at times toward morning, mainly south. The second round of precipitation will begin during the evening hours on Tuesday, beginning as snow in the north, but perhaps a snow/sleet/freezing rain mixture in the south. As warmer air moves in aloft, a changeover from frozen precipitation to plain rain is expected from the south into the Philadelphia suburbs. However, a complete change-over to plain rain is not expected over the far northern suburbs of Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, the southern Poconos or northern NJ north of I-195.
•Icing threat: There continues to be a high risk for significant icing (in excess of 0.25 inches) due to freezing rain. There is a moderate risk for severe icing (in excess of 0.50 inches). Chances of a catastrophic ice storm (in excess of 0.75 inches) are low, but still possible. Most likely timing for icing is late Tuesday evening into Wednesday (with the second phase). Highest risk areas for most severe icing is north and west of the I-95 Corridor. See icing slide for more details.
•Heavy snow threat: Snow will begin during the overnight hours tonight, and continue into Tuesday morning. Two to four inches is possible by the beginning of Tuesday morning’s commute (higher amounts north, lower amounts in the Philadelphia area). Additional accumulations can be expected during the second phase of the storm, especially north of Philadelphia. However, sleet/freezing rain/rain mixture will keep additional amounts down. There is a threat for 4+ inches of snow from this event (both phases), with the highest risk in east central PA into northern NJ.
•Rainfall threat: Areas which see primarily rain (south & east of the I-95 Corridor) can see rainfall amounts in excess of one inch. This will cause localized flooding problems. Flooding problems will be exacerbated in those areas which currently have considerable snow pack, as storm drains and culverts may be blocked by snow/ice.
•Coastal flooding threat: New moon occurs Wednesday, February 2nd, so regular high tides will be running high. Therefore, there is an enhanced risk of minor coastal flooding at the times of high tide.
•Maintain situational awareness by monitoring our website at: http://weather.gov/phi
Monday, January 24, 2011
Weather Briefing for Jan 26, 2011
Weather BriefingPotential Winter Storm Jan 26, 2011
Prepared 900 AM EST –Monday January 24, 2011
Joe Miketta
NOAA’s National Weather Service
Philadelphia/Mt. Holly NJ Forecast office
Weather.gov/phi
•The potential is growing for a significant nor’easter during the mid-week period. Guidance continues to suggest this storm will affect the area on Wednesday, January 26th, but exact timing will be fine-tuned as the event unfolds.
•Given the expected track of the storm, significant snow is expected in the southern Poconos and northwest New Jersey. A mixture of snow/sleet/freezing rain/rain is possible in the Lehigh Valley and adjacent areas of central New Jersey, and into the northern suburbs of Philadelphia. Mainly rain is expected from Philadelphia south. A more westward (inland) track would produce more rain and less snow.
•We need to be concerned with all the threats a major nor'easter can bring: significant snow & ice, heavy rain, coastal flooding, & strong winds.In addition, with over one inch of rain possible south and east of Philadelphia, runoff over frozen ground could pose minor flooding problems. The specific threats of each of these elements will become better focused as the event unfolds.
For you latest weather forcasts also check out:
http://www.weather.com/forecast/
Prepared 900 AM EST –Monday January 24, 2011
Joe Miketta
NOAA’s National Weather Service
Philadelphia/Mt. Holly NJ Forecast office
Weather.gov/phi
•The potential is growing for a significant nor’easter during the mid-week period. Guidance continues to suggest this storm will affect the area on Wednesday, January 26th, but exact timing will be fine-tuned as the event unfolds.
•Given the expected track of the storm, significant snow is expected in the southern Poconos and northwest New Jersey. A mixture of snow/sleet/freezing rain/rain is possible in the Lehigh Valley and adjacent areas of central New Jersey, and into the northern suburbs of Philadelphia. Mainly rain is expected from Philadelphia south. A more westward (inland) track would produce more rain and less snow.
•We need to be concerned with all the threats a major nor'easter can bring: significant snow & ice, heavy rain, coastal flooding, & strong winds.In addition, with over one inch of rain possible south and east of Philadelphia, runoff over frozen ground could pose minor flooding problems. The specific threats of each of these elements will become better focused as the event unfolds.
For you latest weather forcasts also check out:
http://www.weather.com/forecast/
Thursday, January 13, 2011
9/11 Drill Down
A 30 minute video has been produced that showcases some of the government leaders in the AHC (All Hazards Consortium) and their support of public preparedness efforts. This video is being used to promote the 9/11 Drill Down for Safety program, a truly public/private collaboration effort that is self funded and has apparently attracted the attention and support of NBC, USA Today, FEMA, UPS, the National PTA, Motorola, Verizon and dozens of other public and private sector organizations around the country.
The 9/11 Drill Down is a public preparedness drill aimed at the next generation (and their parents, families and employers) to help them communicate via text messaging instead of phone calls during an emergency. Text first, talk second. As most young people have a cell phone and using texting more the voice calling, this program is easy for them do; allows them to recruit the friends on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace; motivates them to tell their parents and employers about it and maybe teach them how to use text messaging; and make preparedness “kool and relevant” to their world. Last year over 400,000 people signed up for the Drill Down program nationwide. This year’s effort will most likely be over 1 million.
Link to video: http://www.safeamericaprepared.org/webinars/96.html
The video has been reviewed and approved by those appearing in it. This video is live on their website.
What is the 9/11 Drill Down?
Drill A – Family/Friend/ Emergency Contact: Send, Receive, and Confirm text message with family member or friend.
1. Individual sends a text message to a family member and/or friend during the exercise, e.g., “I M OK”/ “R U OK”
2. Family member/friend responds with “I M OK”
Drill B – Employer to Employee Groups: Send, Receive and Confirm text messages with employees.
1. Employer sends text message to employees announcing a drill, e.g., “This is a texting drill through the alert notification system. For more information on preparedness, please go to (organization website) or contact (supervisor, safety department, etc.) for more information.”
2. Employees respond by going to the website and/or making the suggested contact for more information on preparedness.
The 9/11 Drill Down is a public preparedness drill aimed at the next generation (and their parents, families and employers) to help them communicate via text messaging instead of phone calls during an emergency. Text first, talk second. As most young people have a cell phone and using texting more the voice calling, this program is easy for them do; allows them to recruit the friends on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace; motivates them to tell their parents and employers about it and maybe teach them how to use text messaging; and make preparedness “kool and relevant” to their world. Last year over 400,000 people signed up for the Drill Down program nationwide. This year’s effort will most likely be over 1 million.
Link to video: http://www.safeamericaprepared.org/webinars/96.html
The video has been reviewed and approved by those appearing in it. This video is live on their website.
What is the 9/11 Drill Down?
Drill A – Family/Friend/ Emergency Contact: Send, Receive, and Confirm text message with family member or friend.
1. Individual sends a text message to a family member and/or friend during the exercise, e.g., “I M OK”/ “R U OK”
2. Family member/friend responds with “I M OK”
Drill B – Employer to Employee Groups: Send, Receive and Confirm text messages with employees.
1. Employer sends text message to employees announcing a drill, e.g., “This is a texting drill through the alert notification system. For more information on preparedness, please go to (organization website) or contact (supervisor, safety department, etc.) for more information.”
2. Employees respond by going to the website and/or making the suggested contact for more information on preparedness.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
NOAA Weather Radio Now Numbers 1000 Transmitters!
What's New...
NOAA Weather Radio Now Numbers 1000 Transmitters!
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Working with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System , NWR is an "All Hazards" radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).
Known as the "Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service," NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes 1000 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in the VHF public service band at these seven frequencies (MHz):
162.400
162.425
162.450
162.475
162.500
162.525
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Español, News, General Info, Coverage Maps, Station Listings, Automated Voices, Receiver Info, SAME Coding, All Hazards, EAS, Report NWR Outages, Special Needs, FAQs
NOAA Weather Radio Now Numbers 1000 Transmitters!
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Working with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System , NWR is an "All Hazards" radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).
Known as the "Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service," NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes 1000 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in the VHF public service band at these seven frequencies (MHz):
162.400
162.425
162.450
162.475
162.500
162.525
162.550 Microsoft Word Player: View, print and copy Word documents, even if you don't have Word installed.
Español, News, General Info, Coverage Maps, Station Listings, Automated Voices, Receiver Info, SAME Coding, All Hazards, EAS, Report NWR Outages, Special Needs, FAQs
Information from www.weather.gov
Sunday, January 2, 2011
NEW Online FamilyEmergency Planning Tools
Try the Online Family Emergency Plan (FEP) Tool
No Time for Online Forms?Download the Family Emergency Plan (FEP) PDF pages, print and fill them in Offline.
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Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.
Family Emergency Plan
Identify an out-of town contact. It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members.
Be sure every member of your family knows the phone number and has a cell phone, coins, or a prepaid phone card to call the emergency contact. If you have a cell phone, program that person(s) as "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) in your phone. If you are in an accident, emergency personnel will often check your ICE listings in order to get a hold of someone you know. Make sure to tell your family and friends that you’ve listed them as emergency contacts.
Teach family members how to use text messaging (also knows as SMS or Short Message Service). Text messages can often get around network disruptions when a phone call might not be able to get through.
Subscribe to alert services. Many communities now have systems that will send instant text alerts or e-mails to let you know about bad weather, road closings, local emergencies, etc. Sign up by visiting your local Office of Emergency Management web site.
Planning to Stay or Go
Depending on your circumstances and the nature of the emergency, the first important decision is whether you stay where you are or evacuate. You should understand and plan for both possibilities. Use common sense and available information, including what you are learning here, to determine if there is an immediate danger. In any emergency, local authorities may or may not immediately be able to provide information on what is happening and what you should do. However, you should watch TV, listen to the radio or check the Internet often for information or official instruction as it becomes available. Further information on staying put or sheltering in place.
Emergency Information
Find out what kinds of disasters, both natural and man-made, are most likely to occur in your area and how you will be notified. Methods of getting your attention vary from community to community. One common method is to broadcast via emergency radio and TV broadcasts. You might hear a special siren, or get a telephone call, or emergency workers may go door-to-door.
Emergency Plans
Use the New Online Family Emergency Planning Tool created by the Ready Campaign in conjunction with the Ad Council to prepare a printable Comprehensive Family Emergency Plan.
Use the Quick Share application to help your family in assembling a quick reference list of contact information for your family, and a meeting place for emergency situations.
You may also want to inquire about emergency plans at places where your family spends time: work, daycare and school. If no plans exist, consider volunteering to help create one. Talk to your neighbors about how you can work together in the event of an emergency. You will be better prepared to safely reunite your family and loved ones during an emergency if you think ahead and communicate with others in advance. Read more: School and Workplace.
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