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Asbury Park has Mother Nature on its radar, Economic Development Director Tom Gilmour said.

And although no call has been made to cancel this weekend’s Zombie Walk or city-wide Yard Sale, rain dates have been set as a precaution, Gilmour said.

A final determination is expected Thursday afternoon.

City residents are asked to sign up for Nixle, the city’s emergency alert system, at the following link: City of Asbury Park Police Department Nixle.

Asbury Park Police Department advises precaution for those within the normal flood areas of Wesley Lake, Deal Lake, Bangs Avenue and Ridge Avenue.

Acting Police Chief Anthony Salerno said notices were sent out to dwelling along the lake areas.

Current forecasts show the nor’easter’s wind gusts could reach up to 45 miles per hour with rain fall totals of up to 10 inches.

As of Thursday morning a coastal flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service and Joaquin reached a category 3 level ranking. Joaquin is expected to hit our area Sunday night into Monday.

Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Garrett Giberson said although the lakes are being lowered flooding could occur if a deluge occurs within a short period of time.

“Our bigger concern is the sustained northeast winds that will bring higher tides and hinder the lakes ability to drain effectively,” he said.

For more information visit:  www.cityofasburypark.com, Asbury Park Police Facebook, Asbury Park Fire Department Facebook.

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