Burlington County Under Code Blue Amid Warnings Of Winter Storm

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — A Code Blue Weather Alert is in effect for Burlington County overnight as the region braces for a blast of wintry weather, county officials announced Monday morning.

The Code Blue will be in effect from 7 p.m. Monday night until 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. Officials will then review and assess upcoming weather forecasts.

“A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter,” Burlington County Freeholder Director Tom Pullion said. “When a Code Blue is enacted, it provides for short-term emergency sheltering.”

During normal business hours, public buildings are available as warming centers. For overnight shelter, individuals can call 211 for Emergency Shelter information.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Salem, Bergen, Passaic, Middlesex, Sussex, Hunterdon, Somerset, Morris, Mercer and Warren counties. It's set to expire around 1 a.m. on Tuesday in Central and South Jersey and 6 p.m. Tuesday in North Jersey.

Much of the snow and wintry mix is supposed to fall after 1 p.m., and it may not even reach some areas — such as Sussex County — until about 7 p.m. Read more here: NJ Weather: New Snow Estimates As Winter Weather Timeline Shifts

“During a Code Blue declaration, we encourage residents to stay indoors in heated areas,” Pullion said. “Extreme cold weather can be just as dangerous as extremely hot weather. This is the time to watch out for those most vulnerable among us, especially children and older adults. Caution also should be taken with pets during extremely cold temperatures.”

Residents should report any power outages directly to the appropriate utility provider list below:

• PSE&G: 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)
• PSE&G website: http://pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/index.jsp
• Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-833-7476; http://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/home/
• South Jersey Gas: 1-800-582-7060
• South Jersey Gas website: http://southjerseygas.com/

The weather forecast for this week in Burlington County is as follows, according to the National Weather Service:

Today
Rain and snow before noon, then rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight
Rain, snow, and sleet, becoming all rain after 2am. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.

Tuesday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 44. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Tuesday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 28.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 36.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy.

Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

For general cold weather precautions, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/.

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