Full Notification

Good morning,

Today's weather forecast is calling for conditions to deteriorate this afternoon into the evening. The Governor has declared a State of Emergency starting at 5 pm. Many evening and school events are being canceled in anticipation of the bad weather. Limit any travel during the evening and overnight hours.

WHAT WE EXPECT -

• Heavy rain starting this afternoon and picking up this evening
• High Winds - gusts over 30 mph
• Flash Flooding
• Stream Flooding

WHAT WE ANTICIPATE -

• Road Flooding - based on previous storms, we can expect flash flooding on several roads. 
  • Route 1 / Raymond Road may force the closure of the entire highway sometime this evening. If that happens the highway will be closed from Ridge Road to Route 522. 
  • Deans Lane under the train bridge.
• Power Outages - High winds may take down trees causing power outages.
  • Report a power outage call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).
  • To monitor power outages in our area go to - https://outagecenter.pseg.com/external/default.html

LOCAL FORECAST (from WeatherWorks) -

Rain arrives later this morning, starting off light but getting steadier toward sunset. The bulk of heavy rain from this event occurs tonight through midnight before lessening Wednesday AM. This storm will bring an impressive 3"+ across the area, a bulk of which falls in a 6 hour window. Flooding issues are expected and should be widespread, with some more significant issues as well. Streams/creeks will exceed their banks and some rivers will run high...cresting into moderate flood stage by Wednesday afternoon. Flood Impacts will be similar to the previous storm we had in mid-December. In addition to rain, winds will increase and gust over 50 mph at night. This adds a downed tree/branch and power outage concern. The rest of the week is quieter, with unfortunately another soaking rain event for Friday night into Saturday


We will provide updates throughout the storm on conditions around the Township. Monitor us on NIxle, Instagram (@SoBrunswickPD) and X fo(@SoBrunswickPD).
 

Instructions:

Do Not Drive Through Flooded Roads. Limit evening activities.