Advisory
Township of Cranford, Office of Emergency Management May 2nd, 2025 Weather Brief-Out: 5 Day Weather Outlook
The following is an update from the Cranford Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as of 05/02/2025 @ 12:30 PM:
The Township of Cranford and Office of Emergency Management are closely monitoring two storm systems entering our region beginning today, May 2nd 2025. These systems are expected to carry through the weekend into early next week, eventually exiting Wednesday May 7th, 2025.
CRANFORD’S LATEST FORECAST
May 2nd Weather System:
According to the National Weather Service, Rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms is the main weather story for this weekend. Atmospheric flow becomes more southerly through the weekend. This will help establish a more moist low level environment. Numerical weather prediction models show instability will be higher at the surface across the interior during the day, but also indicate elevated instability at night across a large portion of the region. Keeping thunderstorms in the forecast but probabilities range from slight chance to chance.
Long-Term Weather Discussion Through Wednesday, May 7th, 2025:
The extended period will be dominated by a large cut-off low pressure system which will bring periods of rain, possibly with embedded thunderstorms, through at least the middle of next week.
Models also suggest that a widespread 2-3 inches of rainfall is possible for much of the area, especially for western areas which may be more favorable for convection at any given time. Locally upwards of 4 inches isn`t ruled out, though this accumulated rainfall is over the entire extended period, generally from Saturday night through Wednesday.
The low pressure is expected to move out of the area sometime Wednesday night through Friday morning. Despite ample cloud cover and rainfall, temperatures through the timeframe should be fairly seasonable to slightly below average, with highs each day generally in the 60s, possibly a bit warmer for the NYC metro. Lows each night will remain in the 50s, courtesy of the ample amounts of moisture.
TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD STORM PREPARATION
The Township’s Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services remain at a full complement of personnel, with the police auxiliary remaining on standby in cases of downed trees, downed power lines, and road closures. If necessary, barricades will be staged at various flash-flood-prone locations throughout the Township.
The Township has taken precautions, including monitoring river conditions/gates, deploying portable pumps, clearing catch basins, staging equipment, and implementing storm response procedures within the public safety and public works departments. The Cranford DPW is prepared to respond to reports of downed trees blocking township roadways. Locations that are prone to flash-flooding should be considered most as risk during the overnight rainfall. To see all of the storm management preparation efforts by the Township of Cranford, click on the following link to a video playlist produced by the Township’s OEM and TV35: OEM - YouTube
We can protect ourselves and our families with some common-sense preparedness measures.
WHAT RESIDENTS SHOULD DO
Help the Township by removing any debris from the storm drainage systems nearest your home.
Residents in flood-prone areas should take common sense precautions and monitor conditions if flooding materializes. Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, as the National Weather Service will issue Flood Warnings if conditions materialize. All NWS warnings impacting Cranford will be automatically re-broadcast on NIXLE via email and social media (Facebook and Twitter) and are available on a variety of weather apps and via local news sources. NIXLE text messaging is used in life-threatening emergencies or urgent notifications only. Recent rains will also result in elevated water tables, so groundwater flooding in basements, even outside of flood zones, remains a possibility. If you receive seepage in your basements or crawl spaces, residents should monitor what items need to be moved to higher locations within the residence.
PLEASE NEVER ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS. If the heaviest rainfall rates occur over the Cranford area, significant roadway flooding may occur. To see a map of areas in the Township where flash-flooding has occurred during past storms, Click here: ccf_000383.pdf
Flood-prone locations may become inundated with rain runoff. Please do not attempt to drive through roadways that are flooded. Just six inches of water is enough to disable a vehicle and cause life-threatening conditions. Confidence remains low as to where these conditions may occur, however, residents whose streets commonly inundate with water during flash flood occurrences should take preventative measures to safeguard property in advance of any rainfall. This is a reminder that residents who opt to move their vehicles to higher ground may not park in private parking lots (including school parking lots) without the expressed permission of owners or managing authorities. Please adhere to all posted parking prohibitions.
Again, there remains a strong potential for rainfall this weekend leading through next Tuesday that could total between 2-4 inches by the end of these 2 systems. There is the possibility for flooding, including some significant flash flooding, if the right conditions materialize. So, all residents should continue to remain weather aware over the remainder of the day, and if you live in a flood zone, have a plan in place in case the higher-end rainfall impacts our area. Residents should consider whether their homes are in traditionally low-lying portions of our Township with the potential to experience flash flooding. Take necessary precautions in advance of any rainfall.
Residents should report any non-emergency utility problems directly at the contact points below.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR UTILITY COMPANIES:
PSE&G 1-800-436-7734
•Report Power Outages to PSEG at: 1-800-436-7734 Download the PSE&G mobile app to report outages and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more.
•Register for MyAlerts to receive text notifications at pseg.com/outagecenter.
•Report an outage and receive status updates by texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734). You can also report your outage through our app, website at pseg.com/myaccount
Elizabethtown Gas 1-800-242-5830
New Jersey American Water 1-800-272-1325
Comcast 1-800-266-2278
Verizon FiOS 1-888-438-3467
Verizon 1-800-827-4966
Report non-emergent wires or trees down, or other non-emergency calls to Cranford Police & Fire at (908) 272-2222.
Report all Emergencies (wires down sparking, trees into homes or buildings, utility emergencies, cars trapped in water, etc) by calling 9-1-1.
As a reminder, do not rely on email or social media to report these issues, even if they seem minor or non-emergent. Please always call the non-emergency number if you are concerned and don’t believe it is an emergency warranting a 9-1-1 call.
Township of Cranford, Office of Emergency Management May 2nd, 2025 Weather Brief-Out: 5 Day Weather Outlook 
Township of Cranford
Office of Emergency Management
May 2nd, 2025 Weather Brief-Out
5-Day Weather Outlook - Rainfall
Office of Emergency Management
May 2nd, 2025 Weather Brief-Out
5-Day Weather Outlook - Rainfall
The following is an update from the Cranford Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as of 05/02/2025 @ 12:30 PM:
The Township of Cranford and Office of Emergency Management are closely monitoring two storm systems entering our region beginning today, May 2nd 2025. These systems are expected to carry through the weekend into early next week, eventually exiting Wednesday May 7th, 2025.
CRANFORD’S LATEST FORECAST
May 2nd Weather System:
According to the National Weather Service, Rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms is the main weather story for this weekend. Atmospheric flow becomes more southerly through the weekend. This will help establish a more moist low level environment. Numerical weather prediction models show instability will be higher at the surface across the interior during the day, but also indicate elevated instability at night across a large portion of the region. Keeping thunderstorms in the forecast but probabilities range from slight chance to chance.
Long-Term Weather Discussion Through Wednesday, May 7th, 2025:
The extended period will be dominated by a large cut-off low pressure system which will bring periods of rain, possibly with embedded thunderstorms, through at least the middle of next week.
Models also suggest that a widespread 2-3 inches of rainfall is possible for much of the area, especially for western areas which may be more favorable for convection at any given time. Locally upwards of 4 inches isn`t ruled out, though this accumulated rainfall is over the entire extended period, generally from Saturday night through Wednesday.
The low pressure is expected to move out of the area sometime Wednesday night through Friday morning. Despite ample cloud cover and rainfall, temperatures through the timeframe should be fairly seasonable to slightly below average, with highs each day generally in the 60s, possibly a bit warmer for the NYC metro. Lows each night will remain in the 50s, courtesy of the ample amounts of moisture.
TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD STORM PREPARATION
The Township’s Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services remain at a full complement of personnel, with the police auxiliary remaining on standby in cases of downed trees, downed power lines, and road closures. If necessary, barricades will be staged at various flash-flood-prone locations throughout the Township.
The Township has taken precautions, including monitoring river conditions/gates, deploying portable pumps, clearing catch basins, staging equipment, and implementing storm response procedures within the public safety and public works departments. The Cranford DPW is prepared to respond to reports of downed trees blocking township roadways. Locations that are prone to flash-flooding should be considered most as risk during the overnight rainfall. To see all of the storm management preparation efforts by the Township of Cranford, click on the following link to a video playlist produced by the Township’s OEM and TV35: OEM - YouTube
We can protect ourselves and our families with some common-sense preparedness measures.
WHAT RESIDENTS SHOULD DO
Help the Township by removing any debris from the storm drainage systems nearest your home.
Residents in flood-prone areas should take common sense precautions and monitor conditions if flooding materializes. Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, as the National Weather Service will issue Flood Warnings if conditions materialize. All NWS warnings impacting Cranford will be automatically re-broadcast on NIXLE via email and social media (Facebook and Twitter) and are available on a variety of weather apps and via local news sources. NIXLE text messaging is used in life-threatening emergencies or urgent notifications only. Recent rains will also result in elevated water tables, so groundwater flooding in basements, even outside of flood zones, remains a possibility. If you receive seepage in your basements or crawl spaces, residents should monitor what items need to be moved to higher locations within the residence.
PLEASE NEVER ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS. If the heaviest rainfall rates occur over the Cranford area, significant roadway flooding may occur. To see a map of areas in the Township where flash-flooding has occurred during past storms, Click here: ccf_000383.pdf
Flood-prone locations may become inundated with rain runoff. Please do not attempt to drive through roadways that are flooded. Just six inches of water is enough to disable a vehicle and cause life-threatening conditions. Confidence remains low as to where these conditions may occur, however, residents whose streets commonly inundate with water during flash flood occurrences should take preventative measures to safeguard property in advance of any rainfall. This is a reminder that residents who opt to move their vehicles to higher ground may not park in private parking lots (including school parking lots) without the expressed permission of owners or managing authorities. Please adhere to all posted parking prohibitions.
Again, there remains a strong potential for rainfall this weekend leading through next Tuesday that could total between 2-4 inches by the end of these 2 systems. There is the possibility for flooding, including some significant flash flooding, if the right conditions materialize. So, all residents should continue to remain weather aware over the remainder of the day, and if you live in a flood zone, have a plan in place in case the higher-end rainfall impacts our area. Residents should consider whether their homes are in traditionally low-lying portions of our Township with the potential to experience flash flooding. Take necessary precautions in advance of any rainfall.
Residents should report any non-emergency utility problems directly at the contact points below.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR UTILITY COMPANIES:
PSE&G 1-800-436-7734
•Report Power Outages to PSEG at: 1-800-436-7734 Download the PSE&G mobile app to report outages and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more.
•Register for MyAlerts to receive text notifications at pseg.com/outagecenter.
•Report an outage and receive status updates by texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734). You can also report your outage through our app, website at pseg.com/myaccount
Elizabethtown Gas 1-800-242-5830
New Jersey American Water 1-800-272-1325
Comcast 1-800-266-2278
Verizon FiOS 1-888-438-3467
Verizon 1-800-827-4966
Report non-emergent wires or trees down, or other non-emergency calls to Cranford Police & Fire at (908) 272-2222.
Report all Emergencies (wires down sparking, trees into homes or buildings, utility emergencies, cars trapped in water, etc) by calling 9-1-1.
As a reminder, do not rely on email or social media to report these issues, even if they seem minor or non-emergent. Please always call the non-emergency number if you are concerned and don’t believe it is an emergency warranting a 9-1-1 call.
Address/Location
Cranford Police Department
8 Springfield Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-272-2222
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP CRANFORDPD followed by your message, to 888777
