A beautiful start to the weekend in Monmouth County, with mostly sunny weather & calm seas expected, but don't let your guard down! #RipCurrents can develop anytime. Only swim where lifeguards are on-duty and call 9-1-1 if you see someone in distress. #JerseyShore #WaterRescue

RT 66 is closed in both directions at Jumping Brook Rd due to a motor vehicle fire and fluid spill. Use an alternate route. #NeptuneTraffic

Rough seas in Ocean Grove & Bradley Beach as offshore Hurricane Franklin continues to cause rip currents & rough seas. Red flags are up at all beaches in our coverage area, as well as most of Monmouth County. Do not enter the water & call 911 if you see anyone in distress!

Jumping Brook Rd is closed at RT 66 due to an overturned motor vehicle with one person entrapped. Neptune Township OEM Special Ops is on scene working to free the occupant. #NeptuneTraffic

RT 33 East is closed in the area of Green Grove Rd due to a motor vehicle crash with overturn. One patient being treated by Neptune Twp EMS. Use an alternate route. #NeptuneTraffic

IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs. This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed. Info & FAQs: fema.gov/emergency-mana…

Jumping Brook Rd is closed in both directions between RT 66 and West Jumping Brook Rd due to a motor vehicle crash. Neptune Township OEM on scene for fluid and debris, use an alternate route. #NeptuneTraffic

One lane of RT 33 East is closed at West Bangs Ave due to a motor vehicle crash. Neptune Township OEM is on scene for traffic control and fluid spill, NJ DOT has been requested. #NeptuneTraffic

Our briefing package is now updated. A Coastal Flood Advisory is now in effect for N NJ tonight through Wed. Locally major coastal flooding possible for the eastern shores of MD. Otherwise, prepare for flooding and strong winds. weather.gov/media/phi/curr… #NJwx #MDwx #DEwx #PAwx

Rain begins around noon today but conditions will worsen into the evening, with gusts over 65 mph & up to 3" of rain. Power outages are likely. Prepare now by charging electronics, securing loose outdoor items, & moving vehicles to high ground. #NeptuneWeather

Snow begins early Friday morning & will accumulate quickly due to the cold temps, 2-4" likely for our area of the coast but up to 6" possible! Travel on Friday will be challenging, plan for slow commutes. Remember, snow parking rules activate as soon as roads are snow-covered!

Use caution if you're on the road overnight or Saturday morning, up to 4" of snow will be possible by 9AM tomorrow. Untreated surfaces will be slick, but snow should melt quickly during the day. #NeptuneWeather

#NowHiring for SLEO III, School Resource Officer. To apply, you must be a Retired Law Enforcement Officer from an NJ agency, who retired in good standing within the last 3 years and is under the age of 65. Visit neptunepolice.org/careers to apply! #PoliceJobs #NeptuneNews

🌧️🌬️ Widespread heavy rainfall leading to some areas of flooding will develop tonight through Saturday. The 2-3" of rainfall will challenge daily and monthly rainfall records. Strong winds may also leads to some downed trees or power outages. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx

As confirmed by the USGS , an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7mb has occurred, with the epicenter in Hunterdon County, NJ. There is no reported damage in Neptune Township, and there are no known/ongoing hazards related to the earthquake in our area. #NeptuneNews #NeptuneAlert

RT 33 West is closed between RT 35 and Neptune Blvd due to a motor vehicle crash. Traffic is heavy, avoid the area. #NeptuneTraffic