Heavy Rain May Cause Flooding In Newark; Bad Weather Expected

NEWARK, NJ — Newark public safety officials issued a warning for local drivers and residents on Thursday ahead of predictions of bad weather to come.

A combination of snow, rain and strong gusts will impact different parts of New Jersey on Thursday night and Friday, according to the National Weather Service. For most of the Garden State, a mix of winter weather will shift to rain. However, even areas receiving light snow and ice may get slippery roads, forecasters said. Read More: Snow, Ice, High Winds, Flooding Headed To NJ: Here's The Timeline

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said that due to anticipated heavy rainfall on Thursday, several local streets may flood and should be avoided.

The following locations should be avoided due to flooding conditions or the potential for flooding, he 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

Meanwhile, the Department of Public Safety is coordinating responses to burglar alarms, flooding conditions, and other weather-related incidents through the combined use of police, fire and Office of Emergency Management personnel, Newark officials said.

“Special attention should be given to unsecured outdoor furniture, awnings, refuse, and building materials,” officials noted. “For fire safety, please utilize flashlights, instead of candles, should you lose electricity due to this weather event.”

For non-emergency weather-related incidents, Newark residents can call 973-733-6000. For emergencies, dial 911.

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