Flood Advisory
Essex, Hudson and Union counties, NJ · ended Thu 6:00 PM EST
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Essex County in northeastern New Jersey... Hudson County in northeastern New Jersey... Union County in northeastern New Jersey...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 454 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen from previous rain earlier. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Plainfield, Linden, Orange, Summit, Millburn, Secaucus, Harrison, Kearny, Clark, Union and East Orange. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do during a Flood Advisory
- 1Slow down on wet roadsPonding water can make cars slide.
- 2Avoid low spotsUnderpasses and dips fill with water first.
- 3Never drive through waterYou can’t tell how deep it is or if the road is gone.
Flood Watch vs. Warning
Flood Advisory questions
Is a Flood Advisory dangerous?
It is less serious than a warning, but water on roads can still be deadly. Never drive through it.
How long does it last?
Usually a few hours.