STORM CENTER: Ocean Blvd (RT 1A) Reopened

HAMPTON-NORTH HAMPTON PATCH STORM CENTRAL UPDATES, CLOSINGS AND MORE:

This Hampton-North Hampton Patch Nemo information command center will serve as the go-to spot for live updates on closures, road conditions, emergency information and more updates as the storm blows through our area.

The updates will be timestamped and archived in this story, and you can also get immediate updates by following Hampton-North Hampton on Facebook, Twitter and through our e-mail alert service.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9

6:27 p.m.: Ocean Boulevard is now fully reopened, as is Willow Avenue in North Hampton.

2 p.m.: Here's what you need to know about the aftermath of the blizzard and what to expect from here on out.

1:20 p.m.: Ocean Boulevard is still closed, largely from Board's Head Terrace in Hampton to Odiorne Point in Rye. Eleven total spots are closed, and there are several sidestreets with multiple feet of water, including High Street.

12:05 p.m.: Expect to still see some flooding issues even though high tide was two hours ago. The massive snowfall will help, though, according to Rye Police Chief Kevin Walsh, because large snowbanks are acting like a barrier and blocking the water from damaging homes.

11:25 a.m.: Here's my favorite photo of the storm so far, from Judy Plam. Any guesses on how high this wave is?

11:10 a.m.: Check out this amazing North Hampton high tide video, complete with giant waves crashing over the sea wall, from Dan Tuohy.

10:58 a.m.: Jacqui Graham couldn't take her daily beach sunrise photo this morning, but she did capture this amazing wave photo along the North Beach wall. Add yours here.

10:57 a.m.: Readers reporting varying degrees of flooding along Hampton Beach. Mike Sidebottom: "Got some decent road flooding and waves crashing over the wall here at 6th Street, but no structural issues with the wall itself that I can see, but I'm sure there are issues elsewhere along this stretch." 

10:49 a.m.: Police reporting no property damage yet due to the flooding, which is being held back by snowbanks on the west side of Route 1A.

10:37 a.m.: Up to roughly 21 inches of snow in Hampton now, according to meteorologists. High tide video to come.

10:26 a.m.: Several reports coming in about sea wall compromises along Ocean Boulevard. Also, just heard Rye Police Chief Kevin Walsh say on WMUR-TV that onlookers are creating problems for crews repairing the damaged sea wall. "Leave Ocean Boulevard," said Walsh.

10:20 a.m.: Ocean Blvd CLOSED from Boar's Head Terrace in Hampton to Odiorne Point in Rye, per NHDOT spokesman Bill Boynton.

10:08 a.m.: A New Hampshire Department of Transportation employee just drove by and said road Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A) is impassable in parts of North Hampton, where waves are cresting the sea wall and pouring onto the road. Hampton Police Chief Jamie Sullivan reportedly told WMUR that the flooding between High Street and Church Street is "substantial."

9:45 a.m.: Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A) is CLOSED from Church Street (Route 101) to High Street (Route 27) in Hampton, according to the Hampton Fire Department. The road will probably be partially closed in North Hampton soon, as some flooding has been reported and the waves already crashing over the sea wall — which usually washes into the road — as high tide is about to roll in.

9:37 a.m.: Plenty of business closures being reported on Facebook. Have you seen any? Tell us whether your business or your favorite business is open or closed today by posting in the comments!

9:24 a.m.: Salisbury, Mass., is being evacuated. Seacoast New Hampshire isn't yet, but I'll let you know if that changes.

8:55 a.m.: Various sources are reporting that Hampton and North Hampton have received between 14 and 24 inches so far. Where does your home fall in that range?

8:48 a.m.: How much snow's in your yard and on your street? Take a picture and post it here! Also be sure to post any closures or issues of which you know in the comments of this storm center article.

8:35 a.m.: Here's some video of the storm-charged tides, which should only get stronger at high tide approaches at 10 a.m. 

FRIDAY, FEB. 8

10:20 p.m.: UPDATED FORECAST — The U.S. National Weather Service is expecting between 12 to 18 inches overnight, with another 4 to 8 possible Saturday. Goodnight everyone! Stay safe, and be sure to let us know of any issues, outages, closures and alerts.

6:30 p.m.: Gov. Maggie Hassan has declared a state of emergency: http://hampton-northhampton.patch.com/articles/gov-hassan-declares-state-of-emergency-in-nh

4:40 p.m.: A three-vehicle crash has been reported near 219 Lafayette Road in North Hampton (the old Drift Away building), according to emergency radio communications. EMS crews are reportedly on scene. Use caution in the area and expect delays.

2:55 p.m.: North Hampton has declared a snow emergency and instituted a special parking ban. Also, the location of the area's warming center — if needed — has been announced. More here.

2:17 p.m.: Flatbread has decided to close today (at 4) due to the storm after all.

1:39 p.m.: Gov. Maggie Hassan is asking residents to be off the roadways by 7 p.m. Friday, and to stay off them until Saturday afternoon.

1:28 p.m.: Updated snowfall prediction for Hampton, North Hampton and the rest of New Hampshire: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=409546972468797&set=a.382213305202164.90493.243811652375664&type=1

1:19 p.m.: Las Olas will close at 2 p.m. Beat the snow with some pineapple salsa before it's too late!

1:11 p.m.: Snow be damned, newly-opened Hampton Flatbread is open tonight.

1:02 p.m.: Unitil offering generator safety tips: http://ow.ly/hxXcT

12:51 p.m.: Hagan's Grill will be CLOSED Friday night, reopen at 5 p.m. Saturday.

12:49 p.m.: All state beaches are closed until Sunday due to the storm.

12:46 p.m.: Per Blue Lobster Brewing Company: "Dave's scared of a little snow so we will be closed today, but we will be open this Monday from 4-6pm so you can get some beer to snowblow with. Be safe out there everyone! Cheers!"

12:37 p.m.: Accident on Route 101 eastbound in Hampton near Exeter town line causing delays around 12:15 p.m. Use caution.

11:59 a.m.: Jumpin' Jacks Java to close at 1 p.m., reopen at 6 a.m. Saturday if possible.

11:55 a.m.: The Hampton Parks and Recreation Department is running an awesome snowman contest due to Nemo. More information, and a little inspiration, here.

11:48 a.m.: The snow has arrived, and we want to see your photos and videos! Upload them to our gallery or here in our storm center. Please be safe while taking pictures and video, though. Don't do this.

11:40 a.m.: Lane Memorial Library will close at noon Friday and be closed on Saturday, which means the Sweetheart Tea is canceled. The event will be held on March 9 instead. Normal library hours will resume on Monday.

11:34 a.m.: Seacoast-Harley Davidson is closed today due to the storm, and Ocean Gaming may close Saturday.

11:06 a.m.: Aquarion Water Company will close at noon. If there is a water emergency, Aquarion is asking residents call (603) 926-3319, ext. 9. The company also said "all backup generators are ready to go to ensure no interruption of water service."

11:04 a.m.: Fast Eddie's Diner will close at noon Friday, but Bella Rose Pizza will be open all day, according to the Fast Eddie's Diner Facebook page.

10:50 a.m.: Want to know which parts of the Seacoast have gotten the most snow so far? Follow along with what Nemo brings our way with this live snowfall map.

9:50 a.m.: The National Weather Service has released new anticipated snowfall totals for Hampton and North Hampton: 23-37" total (4-8" Friday, 13-19" Friday night, 6-10" Saturday), according to U.S. National Weather Service.

9 a.m.: Hampton Public Works Director Keith Noyes just told me a snow emergency parking ban is in effect from noon Friday to noon Sunday. Noyes also said the Hampton Transfer Station will also be closed Saturday.

6 a.m.: Just a dusting of snow so far along the coastline. This message is posted all over the Seacoast due to the flooding risk. Is it the calm before the storm, or the start of a storm that brings nothing but calm?

THURSDAY, FEB. 7

5:02 p.m.: All Hampton and North Hampton public (SAU 21 and 90) and private schools (Sacred Heart School) have canceled classes for Friday.

3:17 p.m.: Unitil and the American Red Cross have released this statement urging residents to use caution and take several steps to prepare for a storm that is now expected to be a blizzard in our area.

3:07 p.m.: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a blizzard warning for 2 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday in coastal Rockingham County. 

2:36 p.m.: Lane Memorial Library will be open Friday. Click here for more.

2:31 p.m.: In the chance North Hampton School is in session Friday, students will be dismissed early at 12:15 p.m., according to the school's website.

2:13 p.m.: Stop and Shop, which has a location in Exeter, has announced it will be open until midnight to ensure residents have enough supplies to prepare for the storm. The Exeter Stop and Shop will also open early Friday at 6 a.m.

1:52 p.m.: The University of New Hampshire has curtailed operations and canceled all classes, effective Friday, Feb. 8, at 12 p.m. More at unh.edu.

1:20 p.m.: The Hampton-North Hampton Patch Storm Center is live. Updates will come in above this message and will be timestamped, while we'll also break out the closures and other major issues in the categories below for quick reference. Information about what we know about the storm so far is posted below as well.

Also, be sure to upload your photos and videos as the storm comes in to this separate gallery.

Here's what we know so far

• Snowfall is expected to be anywhere from . UPDATE: As of 9:50 a.m., the U.S. National Weather Service is predicting 23-37" total snow (4-8" Friday, 13-19" Friday night, 6-10" Saturday).
• Nemo should be appearing Friday morning with light snow before the heavier stuff starts falling in the afternoon. The worst of it will come Friday night into Saturday morning before clearing up Saturday afternoon.
• Winds are expected to reach 35-45 mph by Friday night, with gusts up to 65 mph.

CLOSURES

• All Hampton and North Hampton public (SAU 21 and 90) and private schools (Sacred Heart School) have canceled classes for Friday.
• The Hampton Transfer Station will be closed Saturday.
• Fast Eddie's Diner closing at noon Friday.
• Bella Rose Pizza will be open all day.
• Aquarion Water Company will close at noon Friday. If there is a water emergency, Aquarion is asking residents call (603) 926-3319, ext. 9. The company also said "all backup generators are ready to go to ensure no interruption of water service."
• Seacoast-Harley Davidson is closed Friday due to the storm.
• Ocean Gaming may close Saturday.
• Lane Memorial Library will close at noon Friday and be closed on Saturday, which means the Sweetheart Tea is canceled. The event will be held on March 9 instead. Normal library hours will resume on Monday.
• Jumpin' Jacks Java to close at 1 p.m. Friday, reopen at 6 a.m. Saturday if possible.
• Blue Lobster Brewing Company closed Friday, butwill be open Monday from 4 to 6 p.m.
• All state beaches are closed until Sunday due to the storm.
• Hagan's Grill will be CLOSED Friday night, reopen at 5 p.m. Saturday.
• Flatbread will close at 4 p.m. Friday.

ROADS

• A snow emergency parking ban is in effect in Hampton from noon Friday to noon Sunday.
• North Hampton has declared a snow emergency and instituted a special parking ban. Also, the location of the area's warming center — if needed — has been announced. More here.
• 9:45 a.m. Saturday: Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A) is CLOSED from Church Street (Route 101) to High Street (Route 27) in Hampton, according to the Hampton Fire Department. The road will probably be partially closed in North Hampton soon, as some flooding has been reported and the waves already crashing over the sea wall — which usually washes into the road — as high tide is about to roll in.
• 10:20 a.m. Saturday: Ocean Blvd CLOSED from Boar's Head Terrace in Hampton to Odiorne Point in Rye, per NHDOT spokesman Bill Boynton. 
• 6:27 p.m. Saturday: Ocean Boulevard is now fully reopened, as is Willow Avenue in North Hampton.
  

OUTAGES

Updates on power outages will be posted here as they appear.

Things You Should Know

Hampton-North Hampton Patch will be following Nemo very closely, but needs YOUR eyes and ears too! Call or text Editor Kyle Stucker at (603) 531-9467, or e-mail Kyle.Stucker@Patch.com. I want your pictures, videos, stories and any information you think will benefit others. You can also share the information in the comments below.

Storm Preparation Tips

Via the New Hampshire Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

• Monitor weather conditions via news media, NOAA weather radio or Internet sources.
• Limit road travel during the storm to allow public works crews to clear and treat the roads.
• Anyone who has to drive should slow down and allow extra space between vehicles. Drivers could experience sudden whiteout conditions during high wind gusts.
• Keep vehicle fuel tanks at least half full.
• Monitor snow loading, especially on flat roofs.
• Be a good neighbor and check on the well-being of relatives and acquaintances, especially the elderly or others with special needs.
• If the power goes out:
  • Use flashlights and battery-powered lanterns, not candles, for emergency lighting.
  • Operate emergency generators safely, with exhaust directed away from buildings.
  • Never use outdoor cooking appliances indoors because of the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Report the outage to your electric utility.
  • Stay clear of downed wires. Always assume downed power lines are live.