Belmar News

See how many of these restaurants you can get to this summer. ALL AROUND: The Mill in Spring Lake has a lot going for it.

BELMAR - A line of strong thunderstorms stretching from Virginia to Massachusetts rolled through central and southern New Jersey this afternoon, chasing Shore-goers off the beaches.

NEPTUNE CITY - A line of strong storms moving through the Jersey Shore region prompted a severe thunderstorm warning Tuesday afternoon and raised concerns of another round of flooding.

Local traffic updates from the NJ Traffic Authority: In Monmouth County: HOWELL: The right shoulder of the road, in both directions, of Route 9 south of Sunnyside Road will be closed to traffic until 7 p.m. due to construction.

Forty volunteers worked with young students in kindergarten through third grades in the Belmar Elementary School Tutoring and Mentoring Program sponsored by Yale Day of Service and Stanford Beyond the Farm on Saturday, May 11. Belmar Elementary School Principal Lisa Hannah introduces volunteer site coordinator and township resident Lise Chapman.

A powerful storm rolled through the Jersey Shore Thursday morning, closing roads because of flooding.

A little rain could not dampen the entire weekend, as thousands came out to the annual NJ Seafood Festival, here, on Saturday and Sunday.

With Monmouth County forecast to take the brunt of heavy rains Thursday, the ongoing issues with flooding in Belmar will get the help of extra pumps.

In danger of flooding after the heavy rains of the last few weeks, Lake Como, separating Spring Lake and Belmar, is being pumped in advance of the upcoming storms.

Lake Como gets pumped: In danger of flooding after the heavy rains of the last few weeks, Lake Como, separating Spring Lake and Belmar, is being pumped in advance of the upcoming storms.

Cape May is known for its historic mansions and Victorian-style homes, which are two of the subjects of photos people are posting on Instagram.

BELMAR - The problem is more of an 'ick' factor than a sick factor, but one this seaside borough wants to solve sooner or later.

Forecasters say there's a chance for showers or thunderstorms as New Jersey tries to dry out from more heavy rain that's causing flooding in parts of the state.

If you've been wanting to give freshwater fishing a try, this weekend is the time to do it.

Cars are stuck in flood waters blocking the roadway at River and Maplewood Roads in Belmar Monday.

Lobster, crab, scallops, fish, alligator - if it lives in the water, the New Jersey Seafood Festival probably has it, and shore-goers probably ate it Saturday in Belmar.

When U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez joined Gov. Chris Christie days before Memorial Day weekend to declare the Belmar boardwalk open, he promised action on impending flood insurance rate hikes.

Dee Cameron of St. Petersberg Fla. takes orders for Alligator Nuggets at Hammerheads food stand during the event.

A guest munches her first oyster ever at the New Jersey Seafood Festival in Belmar Saturday.

A shark warning for the southern Monmouth County area that appears to be issued by the United States Coast Guard [USCG] and has been circulating the Internet has been deemed a hoax by officials.