Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Upton, NY

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service New York NY
309 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

NJC039-142100-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Union NJ-
309 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by heavy rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast New Jersey, including the following
  county, Union.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
  imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
    flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
    advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Plainfield, Summit, Clark, Union, Westfield, Rahway, Scotch
    Plains, Cranford, Roselle, Roselle Park, Berkeley Heights,
    New Providence, Kenilworth, Fanwood, Mountainside, Garwood
    and Springfield.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4059 7429 4061 7431 4060 7446 4062 7443
      4066 7440 4067 7441 4066 7442 4066 7443
      4066 7445 4067 7446 4072 7440 4072 7439
      4074 7437 4072 7433 4071 7430 4072 7428
      4071 7426 4060 7425


$$

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