Newark Battens Down For Storm; Avoid These Roads, Officials Say

NEWARK, NJ — As weather forecasters warn about yet another storm headed for New Jersey, safety officials in Newark have issued their own reminders for local residents.

Forecasters say parts of the state could see flooding, thunderstorms and possibly tornadoes as the remnants of Ida move through the region Wednesday to Thursday. The National Weather Service predicted 3 to 6 inches of rain in North Jersey. Read More: Thunderstorms, Floods Expected As Ida Hits NJ

In Newark, public safety officials said that due to anticipated heavy rainfall, many streets may be flooded and should be avoided. It’s a warning that dozens of drivers didn’t heed during the last storm.

• See related article: Storm Pounds Newark; Dozens Stranded As City Floods (VIDEO)

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

Newark officials added:

“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. Special attention should be given to unsecured outdoor furniture, awnings, refuse and building materials. For fire safety, please utilize flashlights, instead of candles, should you lose electricity due to this weather event. For non-emergency weather-related issues, call 973-733-6000. For emergencies, please dial 911.”

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