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Borough of Fair Lawn
Monday April 18th, 2022 :: 04:29 p.m. EDT

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NWS has issued a Flood Watch for Tonight, Monday, April 18 through April 19, 2022.

National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Bergen County Tonight, Monday, April 18, 2022 beginning at 10:00 p.m. through the morning of Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Current weather forecast indicates a Nor’easter approaching Bergen County from the south beginning this evening continuing into early Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service predicts a steady rain over a 12-14 hour period, heavy at times, with some periods of gusty winds to 40 mph.

Rainfall totals are expected to be 1.5 - 2 inches with rainfall rates expected to be ¼- ½ inch an hour during the heaviest rain.

The National Weather Service indicates excessive rain run off may result in flooding of smaller rivers, creeks and streams including urban, low lying, and poor drainage areas.

Be sure to monitor local weather conditions, local streams and flood prone areas. Be alert for changes to this forecast as this system approaches the area. Please be sure to take appropriate action locally to protect lives and property.

Fair Lawn Emergency Management will continue to monitor this situation and issue updates as necessary. 
 

Instructions:

Stay Safe!

Address/Location
Borough of Fair Lawn
8-01 Fair Lawn Ave
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 201-796-1700

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Severe Weather Watch

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