{"id":23432,"date":"2024-01-09T22:03:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T03:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shorebeat.com\/brick\/?p=23432"},"modified":"2024-01-09T22:06:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T03:06:07","slug":"wind-waves-lash-brick-beaches-as-coastal-storm-moves-into-ocean-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/2024\/01\/wind-waves-lash-brick-beaches-as-coastal-storm-moves-into-ocean-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Wind, Waves Lash Brick Beaches as Coastal Storm Moves Into Ocean County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script id=\"512e35e83e9244c2b13865d972bafdaf\">(new Image()).src = 'https:\/\/capi.connatix.com\/tr\/si?token=e6ca17a0-9f6c-402e-8f17-7db2585f0eb0&cid=209cb62d-f20d-41b1-885d-a317d66dc464';  cnx.cmd.push(function() {    cnx({      playerId: \"e6ca17a0-9f6c-402e-8f17-7db2585f0eb0\",      mediaId: \"c18b0063-c1e2-4335-ae50-b9f33cef38a2\"    }).render(\"512e35e83e9244c2b13865d972bafdaf\");  });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A coastal storm that will unleash the height of its fury under the darkness night moved into the Shore area on Tuesday, with a combination of wind and heavy rain beginning in earnest about 4 p.m. The video embedded above shows some initial scenes of waves, beach erosion and limited flooding that had begun to affect the area. (Note: some ad blocking software may interfere with the video player.)<\/p>\n<p>Though, by nightfall, flooding had only just started to emerge, towns had \u201cstreet closed\u201d signs at the ready, and power trucks drove down Route 35 in Brick Township, with a few more stationed in Point Pleasant, poised to jump into action should high winds bring down trees.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15419\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1392-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15419\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15419\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1392-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15420\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1398-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15420\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15420\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1398-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15421\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1399-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15421\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15421\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1399-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15422\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1402-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15422\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15422\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1402-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15424\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1404-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-4\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15424\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15424\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1404-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15425\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1411-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-5\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15425\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15425\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1411-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Strong waves began whipping up in the ocean all afternoon, with the surf becoming heavier toward sunset. Sand was beginning to erode.<\/p>\n<p>A flood warning, high wind warning, and coastal flood warning were all in effect Tuesday night, all due to expire early Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15433\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1434-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-6\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15433\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15433\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1434-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15431\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1429-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-7\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15431\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15431\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1429-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Winds gusts were forecast to reach 65 m.p.h. overnight, with the flood risk highly elevated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA period of higher hourly rainfall rates is possible tonight which would enhance the potential for flooding, particularly in the urban areas,\u201d a warning statement from the National Weather Service said. \u201cTidal inundation combined with runoff in coastal areas may significantly elevate the flood risk, especially if occurring during times of high tide.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15426\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1415-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-8\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15426\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15426\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1415-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15427\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1416-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-9\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15427\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15427\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1416-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15428\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1422-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-10\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15428\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15428\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1422-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15429\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1425-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-11\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15429\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15429\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1425-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15430\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1426-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-12\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15430\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15430\" src=\"https:\/\/lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1426-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A storm moves into Ocean County, Jan. 9, 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The storm, fortunately, is expected to move through quickly. On Wednesday, the NWS is predicting a chance of showers, mainly before 9 a.m., with skies becoming partly sunny, with a high near 49. It will be breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 m.p.h., with gusts as high as 35 m.p.h.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fcbkbttn_buttons_block\" id=\"fcbkbttn_left\"><div class=\"fb-share-button fcbkbttn_large_button \" data-href=\"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/2024\/01\/wind-waves-lash-brick-beaches-as-coastal-storm-moves-into-ocean-county\/\" data-type=\"button_count\" data-size=\"large\"><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A coastal storm that will unleash the height of its fury under the darkness night moved into the Shore area on Tuesday, with a combination of wind and heavy rain beginning in earnest about 4 p.m. The video embedded above shows some initial scenes of waves, beach erosion and limited flooding that had begun to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23433,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[20],"tags":[24,324,4484],"class_list":["post-23432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-video","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-shore-environment","tag-brick-nj-news","tag-coastal-storm","tag-featured","post_format-post-format-video"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1422-scaled.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pgt2Ft-65W","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23432","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23432"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23432\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23432"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23432"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}