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Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly www.weather.gov/phi/![]()
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 4:00AM EDT until May 31 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.![]()
* WHERE...A portion of northern New Jersey, including the following
counties, Morris, Sussex and Warren.![]()
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.![]()
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.![]()
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 359 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Morristown, Newton, Montague, Dover, Hopatcong, Hackettstown,
Wharton, Rockaway, Mount Arlington, Franklin, Mendham and
Stanhope.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.![]()
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly www.weather.gov/phi/![]()
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 5:11PM EDT until May 6 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
TORPHI![]()
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a![]()
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...![]()
* Until 545 PM EDT.![]()
* At 511 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Crandon Lakes, or 8 miles northwest of Newton,
moving north at 25 mph.![]()
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.![]()
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.![]()
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.![]()
* Locations impacted include...
Crandon Lakes, Montague, and Hainesville.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
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