Tropical Storm Warning Rehoboth Beach

Tropical Storm Warning
Fay Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 3
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ AL062020
739 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2020

…TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT…

A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are
expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

• LOCATIONS AFFECTED
  • Rehoboth Beach
• WIND
  • LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind
    • Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 50 mph
    • Window for Tropical Storm force winds: through the next few
      hours
  • THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
    UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
    to 57 mph
    • The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
      previous assessment.
    • PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
      force.
    • PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now
      be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind
      damage.
    • ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind.
  • POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
    • Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.
• STORM SURGE
  • LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
    • Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet
      above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
    • Window of concern: through this afternoon
  • THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
    UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
    surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
    • The storm surge threat has increased from the previous
      assessment.
    • PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1
      foot above ground.
    • PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect
      flooding of low-lying roads and property.
    • ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to
      follow the instructions of local officials.
  • POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
    • Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.
• FLOODING RAIN
  • LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flash Flood Watch is in effect
    • Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch
  • THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
    UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
    moderate flooding rain
    • The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
      the previous assessment.
    • PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
      moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues
      are possible.
    • PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area
      vulnerable to flooding.
    • ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
      action may result in serious injury or loss of life.
  • POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
    • Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations
      and rescues.
    • Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with
      swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,
      especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,
      creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches overflow.
    • Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken
      foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas
      of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and
      poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on
      moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
      Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge
      closures.
• TORNADO
  • LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
    • Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
  • THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
    UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
    • The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
      previous assessment.
    • PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
      with gusty winds may still occur.
    • PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
      against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
      tornado situation.
    • ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
  • POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
    • Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.