Nor’easter Impacts In Asbury Park: Snow, Flooding Updates

ASBURY PARK – Asbury Park officials say the community in good shape despite feeling the effects of a nor'easter snowstorm that clobbered the state.

"No flooding or road closures. Our Department of Public Works is doing a great job keeping up with the plowing and salting," Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn said on Monday. "I am not hearing of any power outages in Asbury Park either."

Several inches fell in Monmouth County but flooding continued to be the biggest concern, particularly during the Tuesday morning high tide. Read more: Who Got The Most Snow? NJ Town-By-Town Nor'easter Snow Totals

Asbury Park schools did opt to close on Tuesday. Read more: Asbury Park Schools Close Because Of Nor'easter

Here's what the Manasquan Office of Emergency Management wants people to know:

• Snow/Ice: Snow, sleet and ice will continue through late Tuesday night. Additional snow accumulations of 3-5 inches are expected.
• Winds: Strong onshore winds will gradually diminish later tonight. Additional wind gusts to 50 mph are possible this evening.
• Coastal Flooding: Moderate coastal flooding occurred with this morning’s high tide. Additional widespread moderate flooding was expected Monday night, and minor to moderate flooding again Tuesday morning:
• 11 p.m. Monday Night – Widespread moderate coastal flooding
• 11 a.m. Tuesday – Minor to moderate coastal flooding

Preparatory actions:

• Snow: Please park vehicles off of roadways whenever possible to allow for safe passage of snow removal crews. Please ensure that fire hydrant are cleared of snow & ice so they are able to be located and used in the event of an emergency.
• Power Outage: Ensure batteries are charged and backup power systems are fueled and ready to be used should you lose power.
• Coastal Flooding: Continued widespread coastal flooding issues are expected tonight. The following areas may be affected by this event:
• All areas east of Potter Avenue, including most of the beachfront
• All areas within one block of the Glimmer Glass and Watsons Creek including all of River, Perrine, and East Virginia … as well as areas adjacent to Stockton Lake.

If you live in or near these areas, please take the necessary actions to secure outdoor property, and move vehicles to higher ground before the high tides begin.

Please be advised that all three access roads to the beach, including Main Street, Brielle Road and Ocean Avenue will likely become impassible for a period of time.

Widespread street flooding will occur approximately 3 to 4 hours before and after the high tide cycle, limiting access onto and off of beach areas for an extended period. Do not attempt to drive over a flooded road or around police barricades.

Conditions permitting, utilize First Avenue and the Ocean Avenue Bridge for access off of beach areas. Remember to always follow instructions from police and emergency personnel on the roadways.

Residents are urged to follow the latest forecasts, updates and warnings from the National Weather Service at weather.gov as well as the latest local information from this office on radio station 1620 AM.

Here's what else was going on in the area:

• Goopy sea foam "invaded" Point Pleasant Beach streets near the Manasquan inlet, making its way to the Inlet Drive area near the Manasquan Inlet. Mayor Paul Katrina said police blocked off street access to the inlet parking lot and Inlet Drive. Read more: Sea Foam Hits Streets In Point Pleasant Beach Nor'easter (VIDEO)
• "Looks worse than it is because of the foam," Kanitra said. "It’s normal inlet flooding for a storm if this size and cops have blocked off the inlet."
• Here is the video of the sea foam:
• Water appeared to come close to breaching other areas in Point Pleasant Beach.
• Murphy declared a state of emergency, suspended trains and buses and restricted travel on highways. Read more: NJ Weather: More Snow, Flooding, Power Outages In Nor'easter

Here is the forecast:

• Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly before 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
• Tuesday night: A chance of snow, mainly before 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.