Silverton Fire Company Cancels Fall Festival, Poker Run

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The anticipated impact of Hurricane Ian has prompted the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company to cancel its annual Fall Festival and associated events that were scheduled for Saturday, the fire company announced.

The festival, Poker Run, and 5K and Fun Run will not be rescheduled, fire company officials said.

"We will not be able to reschedule the festival due to other conflicting activities and previous commitments of our vendors, presenters and emergency services personnel," the fire company said.

Rain from Ian is expected to spread into New Jersey Friday evening, with the heaviest precipitation anticipated overnight into Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Strong wind and coastal flooding are expected as well; a coastal flood watch has been issued for Ocean County through Monday, according to an alert from the Ocean County Sheriff's Office.