Flash Flood Watch Extends In Union County Until 10 a.m. Tuesday

UNION COUNTY, NJ — A flash flood watch is in effect from 2 p.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday for Essex, Union, Hudson, Passaic, and Bergen Counties, the Hudson County Office of Emergency Management said Monday.

While some may consider flash floods just an inconvenience, these floods have proved fatal to drivers (sometimes trapping parents and children) and people near even small streams.

Here is the statewide weather forecast from Patch: Severe Thunderstorms, Flash Flood Watch Issued In Parts Of NJ

Here is the National Weather Service forecast for the area: Click here to get the most up-to-date forecast.

The watch is also in effect for several other New Jersey counties, but only until 5 a.m.: Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset and Middlesex.

The OEM noted, "The best chance of strong storms is north of Interstate 195 with the weather service noting in its morning forecast discussion that the heaviest rain could fall overnight ... Hot, humid weather sticks around on Tuesday and Wednesday with additional threats of heavy rain and thunderstorms, though they don’t figure to be nearly as severe."

The OEM advises residents to secure outdoor furniture, trash cans, and lawn ornaments. Avoid known areas prone to flooding and don't try to drive through floods.

Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, resulting in power outages. You can report power outages and downed wires to PSEG at https://nj.myaccount.pseg.com/....

Last Week's Flooding

On Thursday, the area experienced flash floods in advance of Tropical Storm Elsa, forcing New York subway commuters to wade to their trains and stranding shoppers in a parking lot in North Jersey that quickly became surrounded on three sides by smelly water. Flash Flood Traps Shoppers In Hoboken Lot: It Happened That Fast

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