In support of our community and the Faye family, please stand in solidarity with one another. May 23rd will be “Newton Strong Day” in honor of Newton student Lexi Faye who died tragically this past Saturday and her three classmates Anthony Burke, Maria Fiore and Nick Chavarria who are still recovering from injuries from the same crash. We are #newtonstrong!
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1 week ago
Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly www.weather.gov/phi/![]()
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:18PM EDT until July 17 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
FFWPHI![]()
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a![]()
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northeastern Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania...
Northern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...
Southeastern Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Southern Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...![]()
* Until 1130 PM EDT.![]()
* At 718 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1
hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.![]()
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.![]()
SOURCE...Radar.![]()
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.![]()
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Newton, Lehighton, East Stroudsburg, Blairstown, Palmerton,
Slatington, Branchville, Delaware Water Gap, Stormville, Columbia
and Echo Lake.![]()
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 11.
Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 304 and 314.
Northeast Extension between mile markers 70 and 79.
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.![]()
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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1 week ago
Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly www.weather.gov/phi/![]()
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 3:13PM EDT until July 17 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI![]()
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a![]()
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Morris County in northern New Jersey...
Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
North central Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...![]()
* Until 415 PM EDT.![]()
* At 313 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Crandon
Lakes, or 10 miles northwest of Newton, moving east at 25 mph.![]()
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.![]()
SOURCE...Radar indicated.![]()
IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.![]()
* Locations impacted include...
Newton, Franklin, Hamburg, Ogdensburg, Sussex, Branchville,
Flatbrookville, High Point, Millbrook, Vernon Valley, Five Points,
Pellettown, Crandon Lakes, Highland Lake, and Hainesville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.![]()
In addition to large hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to
ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors
immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough
to be struck by lightning.![]()
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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1 week ago
Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly www.weather.gov/phi/![]()
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 2:25PM EDT until July 17 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI![]()
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a![]()
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Morris County in northern New Jersey...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northeastern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...![]()
* Until 330 PM EDT.![]()
* At 225 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Blairstown,
or 9 miles southwest of Newton, moving northeast at 15 mph.![]()
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.![]()
SOURCE...Radar indicated.![]()
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to
roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.![]()
* Locations impacted include...
Newton, Hopatcong, Blairstown, Franklin, Ogdensburg, Branchville,
Andover, Lake Mohawk, Greendell, Five Points, Pellettown, Crandon
Lakes, and Allamuchy-Panther Valley.![]()
This includes Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 12 and
17.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.![]()
In addition to large hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to
ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors
immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough
to be struck by lightning.![]()
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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