Palmyra OEM

12/12/2025

WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Delaware, northeast
Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey,
and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

07/31/2025

Acting Governor Way declares that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions.

All State offices will close at 1:00 p.m.

Please comply with any orders and guidance from your local emergency management and government officials.
· Press Release
· Executive Order #394
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Visit the following websites for storm preparedness and safety information.
· Preparedness: ready.nj.gov
· National Weather Service New York, N.Y. at https://www.weather.gov/okx/
· National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly at https://www.weather.gov/phi/
· Utilities: NJ Board of Public Utilities
· Get Help: NJ 211
· Safety Updates: New Jersey State Police
· Traffic: 511NJ Information Services
· NJ TRANSIT

Potentially significant flash flooding is possible this afternoon into tonight. Some isolated severe thunderstorms are also possible. See this briefing for details on these hazards. Read More >

06/26/2023

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 26 at 1:11PM EDT until June 26 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Areas Affected

New Castle, DE; Burlington, NJ; Camden, NJ; Gloucester, NJ; Hunterdon, NJ; Mercer, NJ; Middlesex, NJ; Monmouth, NJ; Morris, NJ; Ocean, NJ; Salem, NJ; Somerset, NJ; Sussex, NJ; Warren, NJ; Berks, PA; Bucks, PA; Carbon, PA; Chester, PA; Delaware, PA; Lehigh, PA; Monroe, PA; Montgomery, PA; Northampton, PA; Philadelphia, PA

Details

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 391 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY MERCER MONMOUTH IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY HUNTERDON MIDDLESEX MORRIS SOMERSET SUSSEX WARREN IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY BURLINGTON CAMDEN GLOUCESTER OCEAN SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BERKS LEHIGH NORTHAMPTON IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA CARBON MONROE IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA BUCKS CHESTER DELAWARE MONTGOMERY PHILADELPHIA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLENTOWN, BETHLEHEM, BLAIRSTOWN, CAMDEN, CHERRY HILL, DEPTFORD, DOYLESTOWN, EAST BRUNSWICK, EASTON, EDISON, FLEMINGTON, FREEHOLD, GLASSBORO, JIM THORPE, MEDIA, MOORESTOWN, MORRISTOWN, MOUNT HOLLY, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWTON, NORRISTOWN, NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, PENNSVILLE, PERTH AMBOY, PHILADELPHIA, READING, SAYREVILLE, SOMERSET, STROUDSBURG, TOMS RIVER, TRENTON, WEST CHESTER, AND WILMINGTON.

05/07/2023

May Officer Shisler RIP

11/14/2022

Based on projected weather forecasts, a CODE BLUE is declared effective

Monday, November 14th, 7PM to Tuesday, November 15th, 7AM

Overnight Shelters will be operating from 7pm-7am.

11/14/2022

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Cumberland and Cape May. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia, Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

09/06/2022

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware...southern New Jersey...and southeast Pennsylvania...including the following counties...in northern Delaware...New Castle. In southern New Jersey... Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem. In southeast Pennsylvania...Delaware and Philadelphia.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 748 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain moving into the area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly across portions of the advisory area. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen, with an addition 1 to 2 inches possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, Gloucester City, Chester, Willingboro, Deptford, West Deptford, Pennsville, and Bellmawr. - This includes the following highways... New Jersey Turnpike between exits 1 and 2...and near exit 5. Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 33. Interstate 95 in Delaware between mile markers 0 and 23. Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 341 and 351. Interstate 76 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 3. Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 28...and between mile markers 42 and 46. Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1. Interstate 676 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 4. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEW CASTLE, DE ... BURLINGTON, NJ ... CAMDEN, NJ ... GLOUCESTER, NJ ... SALEM, NJ ... DELAWARE, PA ... PHILADELPHIA, PA

Instructions:

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

07/02/2022

Palmyra Borough Ordinance 90-20.1 states there is no parking of trailers on Borough streets during overnight hours. Parking of any trailer on Borough streets is prohibited during the hours of 9pm thru 7am.

Trailers of kind, RV's, boats and recreational vehicles all fall under this ordinance.

You may contact Palmyra Borough Hall or the Palmyra Police Department with any questions about this ordinance.

https://ecode360.com/11282982?highlight=park,parked,parking&searchId=16757256752604938 #11282982

04/29/2022

Advisory: Red Flag Warning until 10:00PM Friday

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidities and gusty winds, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Southeastern Burlington, Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Delaware, Philadelphia, Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks.

* TIMING...From 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM Friday.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the low 60s.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. There will be increased risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SUSSEX ... WARREN ... MORRIS ... HUNTERDON ... SOMERSET ... MIDDLESEX ... WESTERN MONMOUTH ... EASTERN MONMOUTH ... MERCER ... SALEM ... GLOUCESTER ... CAMDEN ... NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON ... OCEAN ... CUMBERLAND ... ATLANTIC ... CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... COASTAL ATLANTIC ... COASTAL OCEAN ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON ... CARBON ... MONROE ... BERKS ... LEHIGH ... NORTHAMPTON ... DELAWARE ... PHILADELPHIA ... WESTERN CHESTER ... EASTERN CHESTER ... WESTERN MONTGOMERY ... EASTERN MONTGOMERY ... UPPER BUCKS ... LOWER BUCKS

Instructions:

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website.

03/11/2022

Advisory: Wind Advisory until 1:00 AM Sunday

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania, the eastern shores of Maryland and Delaware.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds develop late Staurday morning and continue into the afternoon. There may be a lull Saturday evening before increasing once again.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEW CASTLE ... KENT ... INLAND SUSSEX ... DELAWARE BEACHES ... KENT ... QUEEN ANNE'S ... TALBOT ... CAROLINE ... SUSSEX ... WARREN ... MORRIS ... HUNTERDON ... SOMERSET ... MIDDLESEX ... WESTERN MONMOUTH ... EASTERN MONMOUTH ... MERCER ... SALEM ... GLOUCESTER ... CAMDEN ... NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON ... OCEAN ... CUMBERLAND ... ATLANTIC ... CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... COASTAL ATLANTIC ... COASTAL OCEAN ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON ... CARBON ... MONROE ... BERKS ... LEHIGH ... NORTHAMPTON ... DELAWARE ... PHILADELPHIA ... WESTERN CHESTER ... EASTERN CHESTER ... WESTERN MONTGOMERY ... EASTERN MONTGOMERY ... UPPER BUCKS ... LOWER BUCKS
Instructions:
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

02/17/2022

A new emergency notification system is now in place from Burlington County and used by the Local Authorities to notify user of emergency events. Please go to the below link to sign up or update your profile to assure that you receive these notifications.

Learn about the different emergency notifications systems and how to sign up.

02/05/2022

Please be advised that due to a traffic light malfunction at the intersection of Broad Street and Cinnaminson Avenue in Palmyra, the railroad crossing at that intersection will need to be shut down until the traffic light can be repaired. This intersection will remain shut down for an extended period of time. Please plan an alternate route of travel in that area. We apologize for the inconvenience that this traffic safety issue may cause.