Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 1 at 7:05PM EDT until September 1
Affecting Essex, NJ; Union, NJ; Richmond, NY
In effect until: Sep 2, 2026, 1:00 AM
Essex, NJ; Union, NJ; Richmond, NY
Likely impact across 3 counties in NJ and NY; effects through 1:00 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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FFWOKX The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Essex County in northeastern New Jersey... Union County in northeastern New Jersey... Richmond (Staten Island) County in southeastern New York... * Until 900 PM EDT. * At 705 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Plainfield, Linden, Summit, Millburn, Caldwell, Clark, Fairfield, Union, Irvington, West Orange, Westfield, Livingston, Rahway, Maplewood, Scotch Plains, Cranford, Hillside, Roselle, South Orange and Roselle Park.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™