Advisory
Cranford OEM: Weather Update Specific To Our Region Regarding the Remnants of Ian.
Cranford OEM: Weather Update Specific To Our Region Regarding the Remnants of Ian. 
The following message is from Cranford's Office of Emergency Management:
Although the remnants of Ian will not directly impact the area, a strong frontal system invigorated by Ian will lift into the northern Mid-Atlantic states tonight and stall to the south of the region through early next week. This setup is increasing the potential for a period of moderate to heavy rainfall and gusty winds this weekend.
About 1.75 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected for the Cranford Area beginning Saturday morning and lasting throughout the day. Rain tapers to showers for late Saturday night and the latter part of the weekend. Breezy conditions will begin on Saturday and winds could occasionally gust over 30mph late Saturday night and Sunday.
It is important to note that due to the drought conditions in the area, river flooding issues are not anticipated. Widespread wind issues are also not expected for this area.
Localized flash flooding of poor drainage areas and roadways is possible Saturday during the periods of heaviest rainfall. Never attempt to drive through flooded roadways and pay attention to flood advisory and warning products from the National Weather Service regarding the flash flood threat.
The Public Works Department has been clearing storm basins in advance of the storm. Though river flooding is not likely, the river gates at Sperry Park will be partially opened today out of an abundance of caution. OEM and DPW will also be monitoring conditions throughout the weekend.
Although the remnants of Ian will not directly impact the area, a strong frontal system invigorated by Ian will lift into the northern Mid-Atlantic states tonight and stall to the south of the region through early next week. This setup is increasing the potential for a period of moderate to heavy rainfall and gusty winds this weekend.
About 1.75 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected for the Cranford Area beginning Saturday morning and lasting throughout the day. Rain tapers to showers for late Saturday night and the latter part of the weekend. Breezy conditions will begin on Saturday and winds could occasionally gust over 30mph late Saturday night and Sunday.
It is important to note that due to the drought conditions in the area, river flooding issues are not anticipated. Widespread wind issues are also not expected for this area.
Localized flash flooding of poor drainage areas and roadways is possible Saturday during the periods of heaviest rainfall. Never attempt to drive through flooded roadways and pay attention to flood advisory and warning products from the National Weather Service regarding the flash flood threat.
The Public Works Department has been clearing storm basins in advance of the storm. Though river flooding is not likely, the river gates at Sperry Park will be partially opened today out of an abundance of caution. OEM and DPW will also be monitoring conditions throughout the weekend.
Address/Location
Cranford Police Department
8 Springfield Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-272-2222
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