LINDEN, NJ – On Friday, a state of emergency was declared across the state in preparation for a nor’easter storm expected to affect the region today. Meteorologists forecast 3-5 inches of rain, beginning with showers this afternoon, evolving to steady rainfall overnight, and continuing through Sunday into Monday morning.
Strong winds reaching 40-50 mph gusts are predicted, potentially causing downed trees and power outages. The forecast also includes a significant risk of coastal flooding, prompting a Coastal Flood Watch for several counties, including Linden.
The tidal surge is expected to extend through four tide cycles, with high tides occurring at 12:32 a.m. and 12:58 p.m. on Sunday, followed by 1:39 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Residents should be alert for possible variations in the storm track that could intensify rainfall and wind conditions.
Residents are advised to keep abreast of weather updates. The Linden Police Department urges the community to sign up for Emergency Alerts and stay connected via social media for updates.
For non-emergency utility issues or outages, residents should contact the following: PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734, Elizabethtown Gas at 1-800-242-5830, New Jersey American Water at 1-800-272-1325, Comcast at 1-800-2662278, Verizon FiOS at 1-888-438-3467, and Verizon at 1-800-827-4966.
The public is reminded to reserve 9-1-1 for emergency situations only.