HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — While a tropical depression from Hurricane Isaias is not expected to reach North Jersey this weekend, the remnants of the storm may. At least an inch of rain may fall on Hudson County on Sunday, forecasters say.
The National Weather Service predicts "periods of rain," mainly after 2 p.m., on Sunday afternoon.
However, winds could gust up to 24 MPH later. Up to a half inch of rain may fall in the afternoon, with up to three-quarters of an inch of rain by early Monday, forecasters say.
Thunderstorms may arrive between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., forecasters say.
Columbus Day is expected to be cloudy in the morning, with a 30 percent chance of rain before 8 a.m., and mostly sunny later, with a high of 71.
Track the hurricane here and with local forecast links below.
SEE PHOTOS: Hoboken Floods During Downpour
Hoboken officials have said in the past that the city's low-lying areas can flood if more than .8 inch of rain falls in an hour. The National Weather Service had predicted as much as 3-5 inches could fall per hour in North Jersey.
Residents can report a clogged sewer to the NHSA hotline at (866) 689-3970.
Updated NWS forecasts, watches, and warnings in each county:
What about the rivers? This NWS map of the United States will show the potential for river flooding.
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