The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the region, alerting residents to the potential for dangerous flooding conditions overnight.
The warning went into effect at 10:42 PM EDT on Monday, July 21, and is set to expire at 2:45 AM EDT on Tuesday, July 22.
During a Flash Flood Warning, officials urge residents to stay off roadways where water may be covering the surface. Even shallow moving water can be powerful enough to sweep a vehicle off the road. The phrase “turn around, don’t drown” is a key reminder from emergency management officials during these events.
Residents should move to higher ground if they are in a low-lying or flood-prone area and avoid walking through flooded streets or streams. Those indoors should stay inside and monitor updates from local authorities and the National Weather Service.
