Caldwell University Classes Canceled; Essex County Now Under Flood Warning

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — After Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in New Jersey Monday night in anticipation of 2-4 inches of rain falling during the nor'easter, Caldwell University announced it would cancel all classes and student activities Tuesday.

"Due to the NJ state of emergency and potential flooding, all Tuesday, classes and campus activities are cancelled and administrative offices will be closed," said a note on the website Monday.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the area until 2 p.m. and extended its flash flood watch for Essex, Hudson, Passaic, Union counties through 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Significant rains are also predicted in the area on Friday night, as of now.

Links To Rainall Maps And Local Forecast

• See the latest NWS briefing with rainfall and flood prediction maps
  
• Check the local radar with this link.
• The forecast for Livingston, Caldwell, Maplewood, and surrounding areas is here.

Did you know? You can get breaking news alerts in your Essex County town when they are announced, or get a free daily newsletter at 6 a.m. each morning with news in your town. Sign up with your preferences here.