Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in 4 N.J. counties Sunday evening

Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in 4 N.J. counties Sunday evening

The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:11 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Essex and Union counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 30 mph. “At 6:10 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Basking Ridge to Yorketown. Movement was northeast … Read more

Flood watch for 5 N.J. counties for Sunday and Monday

Flood watch for 5 N.J. counties for Sunday and Monday

A flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 3:14 p.m. valid from Sunday 2 a.m. until Monday 2 a.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. The weather service describes, “Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.” “Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other … Read more

Dear Abby: ‘Snuggle, hold hands, converse and say “I love you” every day,’ widow urges couples

Dear Abby: ‘Snuggle, hold hands, converse and say “I love you” every day,’ widow urges couples

DEAR ABBY: Today I ironed and folded my late husband’s lucky fishing shirt and placed it into a box going to Goodwill. Continuing with the task, I matched up 14 pairs of my good merino wool socks, most of which had been gifts from him in times that were not so flush. After three months, … Read more

Coastal flood advisory affecting Middlesex County until early Friday morning

Coastal flood advisory affecting Middlesex County until early Friday morning

On Thursday at 2:38 p.m. a coastal flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 10 p.m. until Friday 4 a.m. for Middlesex County. The weather service adds, “Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.” “At this level, flooding begins … Read more

Coastal flood warning for Salem County until Saturday afternoon

Coastal flood warning for Salem County until Saturday afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning at 3:10 p.m. on Friday valid from 8 p.m. until Saturday 3 p.m. for Salem County. The weather service comments, “One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.” “At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs along … Read more