Ocean City Schools Closed Because Of Winter Storm

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Ocean City School District announced it is closed for Monday due to the winter storm warning in New Jersey.

The district made the announcement late Sunday night.

“Due to the impending storm forecasted, all Ocean City Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 3rd,” the notice on the district’s website said.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for five counties, including Cape May, from 4 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday, warning that the storm could bring 6 to 8 inches and possibly more to the southeastern part of New Jersey.

Gov. Phil Murphy also declared a state of emergency for Atlantic, Burlington, Cumberland, and Ocean counties ahead of the storm on Sunday and urged people to be careful.

"The anticipated winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, wind gusts, and coastal flooding in parts of Southern New Jersey," Murphy said. "Residents should stay off the roads, remain vigilant, and follow all safety protocols."

The National Weather Service urges anyone who must travel to carry an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Rounds of coastal flooding are expected, with a coastal flood warning issued for tidal portions of Atlantic, Cape May and Sussex counties. Another winter storm is also possible Thursday night into Friday. Read more: NJ Weather: Winter Storm Warning In 8 NJ Counties, 40-MPH Winds

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