Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flood Watch for northern New Jersey. * Showers develop throughout the day Friday, and then moderate to heavy rain will impact the area late Friday and Friday night. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts, will fall during this time. * The heaviest rain will fall across portions of northern New Jersey. Flash flooding is also possible on roadways and especially in areas of poor drainage. The Raritan and Passaic mainstems will experience rises, in some cases to bankful or even exceeding bankful. Flooding along small streams and creeks is possible as well. River flooding may continue into Saturday morning, well after the heavy rain has ended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.