Passaic, NJ Weather Warnings

Flood Watch issued September 12 at 2:20AM EDT until September 13 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union and southeast New York, including the following areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Southern Queens and Southern Westchester. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding in poor drainage areas, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers with heavy downpours and a few thunderstorms late tonight into Sunday morning may lead to flooding. Average rainfall amounts are forecast to range from 1 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Peak hourly rates could reach 1.5 to 2 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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