Flood Watch In Newark: Weekend Weather Forecast

NEWARK, NJ — A hard rain’s gonna fall in Newark this weekend, weather forecasters predict.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a Flood Watch will be in effect for the Newark area from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. A total of 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain is in the forecast, with higher amounts possible.

“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” forecasters said, adding that creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

Flooding may also take place in “poor drainage and urban areas,” forecasters noted.

LOCAL FORECAST

Here’s what is in store for Newark this weekend, according to the NWS:

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 40. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 51. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

BEWARE OF FLOODED ROADS IN NEWARK

As they’ve done in the past, Newark public safety officials reminded drivers not to take unnecessary risks if local streets begin to flood.

The following locations should be avoided by drivers due to the potential for flooding, officials said:

• Clay Street and McCarter Highway
• South Street and Van Buren Street
• Jefferson and Chestnut Streets
• State Street near Broad Street
• Jabez and Backus Streets
• 357 Wilson Avenue
• Manufacturers Place and Hyatt Street
• Magazine Street and Avenue L
• Magazine Street and Amsterdam Street
• Raymond Boulevard and Blanchard Street
• Avenue L and Wilson Avenue
• Wilson Avenue and Avenue K
• Mary Street and Avenue L
• Ferry and Foundry Streets
• Hyatt Avenue and Wilson Avenue
• South Street and Adams Street
• South Street and Pulaski Street
• South Street and Pacific Street
• South Street and Dawson Street
• Pacific Street and Calumet Street
• Pulaski Street and Clifford Street
• Jefferson Street and Clifford Street
• Van Buren Street and Clifford Street
• Foundry Street and Roanoke Avenue
• Foundry Street and Avenue P
• Norfolk Street
• Orange Street
• Nesbitt Street
• McClellan Street and Runiak Avenue
• McClellan Street and Frelinghuysen Avenue
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and Peddie Street
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and Noble Street
• Noble Street and Meeker Avenue
• Elizabeth Avenue and Meeker Avenue
• Martin Luther King Blvd. and State Street
• Martin Luther King Blvd. and Orange Street
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and the Route 22 underpass

Don’t think it could happen to you? Here are just a few flood rescues that have taken place in the Brick City over the past few years:

• Read More: Storm Pounds Newark; Dozens Stranded As City Floods (VIDEO)
• Read More: 30 People Trapped In Newark Floods; 'Water Came Up Quickly'
• Read More: Newark Streets Flood; Firefighters Use Boats To Rescue Drivers

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