Verona-Cedar Grove Area Will See Chilly Weekend, Forecasters Say

VERONA-CEDAR GROVE, NJ — No snow is expected in Verona and Cedar Grove this weekend, but local residents should prepare for some teeth-chattering temperatures, weather forecasters say.

Verona and Cedar Grove are among the Essex County municipalities still reeling from a severe winter storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in the region last Sunday.

Another storm forming in the south is expected to bring strong winds and coastal flooding, but just a dusting of snow to New Jersey – mostly at the Jersey Shore, forecasters say.

Verona and Cedar Grove are under a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Cold Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is the weekend forecast for Verona and Cedar Grove, as per the NWS:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
• Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. North wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Blustery, with a north wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph

CODE BLUE IN ESSEX COUNTY

Essex County is extending an ongoing “Code Blue” alert, which will be in effect from 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 (all day).

Here’s what happens during a Code Blue, officials say:

“When a Code Blue is declared, a network of warming stations operated by the county and its municipalities and shelters operated by the community-based organizations will be opened. The warming stations identified include a variety of public libraries, senior centers, civic and community centers, school buildings, houses of worship, firehouses and first aid squad buildings. Warming stations are generally opened during the day and may not provide overnight accommodations. Shelters do provide overnight accommodations. In addition, shelters that regularly require occupants to leave during the day will suspend that practice so people can stay indoors.”

View a list of participating shelters below, visit www.NJ211.org or dial 2-1-1.

“The cold temperatures and inclement winter weather puts the health and safety of our homeless residents are risk,” Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones said.

“We appreciate our partner agencies opening their doors to provide a warm and safe place for those in need,” Jones added.

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