Thursday, January 19, 2017

NWS Weather Briefing 01/19/17

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Emergency Management Partners and Stakeholders:

Attached is a map the US National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ provided regarding a potential for strong winds and heavy rain to affect the area Sunday into Monday night.

Key Updates: A strong offshore storm could bring heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding Sunday and Monday.  Attached is our first briefing for this event. 

Chester County Forecasted Conditions:

•              Anticipated Timing:  Sunday into Monday night.

•              Northeast Winds 20-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph

•              Precipitation: 1- 1 ¼ inch of rain

•              Active watches & warnings: None

Impacts:

·                 The rain and wind could cause possible power outages, at this time due to uncertainty it is hard to forecast any river or stream flooding.

Recommended Preparedness Actions:

•              Follow the NWS and local weather forecasts for the latest changes, updates, and information. 

DES Actions:

•              We will continue to monitor this event and provide additional information as it becomes available.

•              The Watch Officer is available through the 9-1-1 Operations Center by calling 610-344-5100

•              The EOC is currently not expected to be activated for this event.

Next Briefing Package:  Next weather briefing will be issued Friday Morning.. 

For a detailed forecast for your area you can visit the NWS site using the links below

Coatesville      http://bit.ly/coatesville_forecast

Cochranville    http://bit.ly/cochranville_forecast

Downingtown  http://bit.ly/downingtown_forecast

Elverson          http://bit.ly/elverson_forecast

Kennett           http://bit.ly/kennett_forecast

Malvern           http://bit.ly/malvern_forecast

Oxford            http://bit.ly/oxford_forecast

Phoenixville     http://bit.ly/phoenixville_forecast

Pottstown        http://bit.ly/pottstown_forecast

Wayne             http://bit.ly/wayne_forecast

West Chester   http://bit.ly/west_chester_forecast

West Grove     http://bit.ly/west_grove_forecast



 
 
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