Tropical Storm Henri Brings Flooding, Heavy Rain To Wayne

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WAYNE, NJ — Power outages and flooding peppered much of North Jersey as Tropical Storm Henri moved through the area, dropping heavy amounts of rain.

In Wayne, officials have already announced road closures related to flooding, and say more is still possible. Meadow Road was closed earlier in the day, and officials announced Monday afternoon that a portion of Ford Street would also be closed due to flooding.

The National Weather Service reports that Wayne saw just over five inches of rain as of 3:45 a.m. on Monday. That likely won't be the last of the rain either, as the New York, New York office of the National Weather Service predicts more showers and thunderstorms in the region, which bring with them a risk of flash flooding.

Those storms are most likely in the afternoon and evening hours, and a flood watch has been issued for the region until 2 a.m. on Tuesday. In Wayne, a flood warning is also in effect from 10 a.m. Monday to 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.

More storms could add problems for the northeastern part of the state, which is already seeing "minor to moderate mainstem river flooding," the NWS reports.

Flooding was affecting Wayne on Monday, and the police department and town officials announced that a portion of Meadow Road would be closed.

"Heavy rain continues in our area. All residents are urged to closely monitor the weather and messages from Wayne Township related to changing conditions," the department wrote.

"Residents of flood prone areas are urged to closely monitor in the event your vehicle needs to be moved to higher ground."

Here's the forecast through Wednesday:

Today

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 82. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Light west wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

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