Belleville-Nutley Area Will See Chilly Weekend, Forecasters Say

BELLEVILLE-NUTLEY, NJ — No snow is expected in Belleville and Nutley this weekend, but local residents should prepare for some teeth-chattering temperatures, weather forecasters say.

Belleville and Nutley are among the Essex County municipalities still reeling from a severe winter storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in the region last Sunday.

Another storm forming in the south is expected to bring strong winds and coastal flooding, but just a dusting of snow to New Jersey – mostly at the Jersey Shore, forecasters say.

Belleville and Nutley are under a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Cold Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is the weekend forecast for Belleville and Nutley, as per the NWS:

• Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
• Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. North wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. North wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

CODE BLUE IN ESSEX COUNTY

Essex County is extending an ongoing “Code Blue” alert, which will be in effect from 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 (all day).

Here’s what happens during a Code Blue, officials say:

“When a Code Blue is declared, a network of warming stations operated by the county and its municipalities and shelters operated by the community-based organizations will be opened. The warming stations identified include a variety of public libraries, senior centers, civic and community centers, school buildings, houses of worship, firehouses and first aid squad buildings. Warming stations are generally opened during the day and may not provide overnight accommodations. Shelters do provide overnight accommodations. In addition, shelters that regularly require occupants to leave during the day will suspend that practice so people can stay indoors.”

View a list of participating shelters below, visit www.NJ211.org or dial 2-1-1.

“The cold temperatures and inclement winter weather puts the health and safety of our homeless residents are risk,” Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones said.

“We appreciate our partner agencies opening their doors to provide a warm and safe place for those in need,” Jones added.

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