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Perth Amboy OEM
Thursday December 20th, 2018 :: 03:48 p.m. EST

Advisory

Hazardous Weather expected over the next 36 hours

A heavy rain event may bring localized flooding to our area.  The National Weather Service has issued the following warnings/watches for our area:

Wind Advisory in effect from December 21, 12:00 AM until December 21, 10:00 AM.

Flood Watch in effect from December 21, 12:00 AM until December 22, 1:00 AM.

Coastal Flood Warning in effect from December 21, 3:00 AM until December 21, 11:00 AM.

Impacts:
Localized flooding is possible in urban areas, on roadways, at locations with poor drainage, waterways, and low-lying places. Coastal and inland flooding may result in local road closures. Coastal areas may see gusts over 40 mph. High gusts may result in downed power lines and trees, and possible power outages. Monitor local forecasts through Friday for updated hazard information.

Please stay inside if at all possible.  If you need to travel, please be alert for road closures and slowed or stopped traffic on open roadways.  If you see a flooded road that is not closed, TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN.

If you see utility lines down, avoid them and alert emergency responders by calling 9-1-1. For power outages, please contact PSE&G.  

For all non-emergency related inquiries, please contact Perth Amboy Police at 732-442-4400.

For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.

Address/Location
Perth Amboy OEM
365 New Brunswick Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-442-4400

Perth Amboy Police Department
Office of Emergency Management
732-442-4400

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