This is a special weather broadcast from your local Office of Emergency Management

The potential storm conditions from Hurricane Earl during the weekend of Sept 3rd through Sept 4th 2010.

It is anticipated that Hurricane Earl will be passing approximately 150 miles off our coastline during the daylight hours on Friday.

We are going to experience tropical storm type weather, with winds in excess of 35 mph  and possible gusts of over 50 mph. High tide, for the bay at the Manahawkin Bay Bridge will be Friday 6am and again at 6:20pm.  Please plan accordingly.

Minor tidal flooding is expected with rainfall of 1 inch.

Swimming will be prohibited on all Long Beach Township, Ship Bottom and Barnegat Light Beaches on Friday Sept 3, due to the extreme surf conditions and dangerous rip tides associated with this storm.

Only swim on guarded beaches and do not swim when lifeguards are not on duty.

Secure all loose items, deck furniture, garbage cans, flags, etc. Check your neighbors homes for loose items if they are vacant and secure their items as well.

Stay tuned to Channel 22 LBI Info Channel and Channel 39 The Weather Channel.

For periodic updates call (609) 494-6900, Press 1, Ext. 2100. Only use 911 for emergencies.

Thank you for your cooperation.