Full Notification

A Flood Watch has been issued for our area by the
National Weather Service in New York from 11 PM this evening through Tuesday morning.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE... Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union. 

* WHEN...From 11 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of urban areas, as well as quick responding rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A basin average of 1 to 2" of rainfall are expected across the area tonight, with locally 3" possible. Much of this rainfall will fall in a 3 to 5 hr period tonight into early Tuesday morning, over areas that have seen 2 to 4" of rain in the last week. Isolated areas of flash flooding are likely, with scattered areas of flash flooding possible in the path of the most persistent thunderstorm activity.
  - 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.