Weather
Code Blue In Burlington County As Winter Storm Bears Down
A Code Blue is in effect for Burlington County overnight as the first winter storm of the season bears down.
Burlington County will be under a Code Blue Alert on Monday, county officials announced. The Code Blue Alert will be in effect from 10 a.m. Monday morning through 10 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 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 New Jersey 211 for Emergency Shelter information.
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“During a Code Blue declaration, we encourage residents to stay indoors in heated areas,” Pullion said. “Extremely 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 also be taken with pets during extremely cold temperatures.”
Along with the frigid temperatures, a winter storm was expected to bear down on the region. In some areas, as much as 8 to 12 inches of snow was expected to fall. Read more here: NJ Weather: Timeline, Hour-by-Hour Forecast Of NJ Snowstorm
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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 the next few days in Burlington County is as follows, according to the National Weather Service:
Today
Rain, snow, and sleet likely before 11am, then rain and snow between 11am and noon, then snow after noon. High near 38. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 31. Northwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
For general cold weather precautions, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/.
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