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July 31 Storm Information
The National Weather Service has issues a Flood watch for South Plainfield. Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact the area beginning around 2:00pm this afternoon. Flash flooding is expected in flood prone areas. Residents are urged to stay indoors and off roadways. The Borough’s Police, Fire, OEM and Department of Public Works are prepared and monitoring today’s forecasted storm.
Weather Alerts-South Plainfield, NJ FLOOD WATCH From Thu 2:00 pm until Fri 6:00 am EDT 1 of 2 Action Recommended Avoid the subject event as per the instructions Issued By Philadelphia - PA, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Portions of northern Delaware, including the following area, New Castle, New Jersey, including the following areas, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Northwestern Burlington, Salem, Somerset, Southeastern Burlington and Western Monmouth, and southeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western Chester and Western Montgomery Description ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, including the following area, New Castle, New Jersey, including the following areas, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Northwestern Burlington, Salem, Somerset, Southeastern Burlington and Western Monmouth, and southeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western Chester and Western Montgomery. WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A very warm and humid airmass will be in place ahead of an approaching cold front, which will push across the region through tonight. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon into tonight, which will be capable of producing heavy rainfall. Forecast rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches can generally be expected, with localized amounts of 5 to 7 inches or greater possible. Rainfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour. Significant flash flooding is possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Have multiple reliable ways to receive Flash Flood Warnings. If you encounter a flooded road, Turn Around, Don't Drown.
The National Weather Service has issues a Flood watch for South Plainfield. Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact the area beginning around 2:00pm this afternoon. Flash flooding is expected in flood prone areas. Residents are urged to stay indoors and off roadways. The Borough’s Police, Fire, OEM and Department of Public Works are prepared and monitoring today’s forecasted storm.
Weather Alerts-South Plainfield, NJ FLOOD WATCH From Thu 2:00 pm until Fri 6:00 am EDT 1 of 2 Action Recommended Avoid the subject event as per the instructions Issued By Philadelphia - PA, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Portions of northern Delaware, including the following area, New Castle, New Jersey, including the following areas, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Northwestern Burlington, Salem, Somerset, Southeastern Burlington and Western Monmouth, and southeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western Chester and Western Montgomery Description ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, including the following area, New Castle, New Jersey, including the following areas, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Northwestern Burlington, Salem, Somerset, Southeastern Burlington and Western Monmouth, and southeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western Chester and Western Montgomery. WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A very warm and humid airmass will be in place ahead of an approaching cold front, which will push across the region through tonight. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon into tonight, which will be capable of producing heavy rainfall. Forecast rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches can generally be expected, with localized amounts of 5 to 7 inches or greater possible. Rainfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour. Significant flash flooding is possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Have multiple reliable ways to receive Flash Flood Warnings. If you encounter a flooded road, Turn Around, Don't Drown.
