Police in Newark are reporting that due to today’s anticipated heavy rainfall and potential thunderstorms, many streets may be flooded and should be avoided.
Weather officials said showers and thunderstorms are predicted between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., with some storms likely to produce gusty winds and heavy rain, continuing into tonight, mainly before 7 p.m.
The following locations should be avoided due to flooding conditions or the potential for flooding:
Clay Street and McCarter Highway
South Street and Van Buren Street
Jefferson and Chestnut Streets
State Street near Broad Street
Jabez and Backus Streets
357 Wilson Avenue
Manufacturers Place and Hyatt Street
Magazine Street and Avenue L
Avenue L and Wilson Avenue
Ferry and Foundry Streets
Norfolk Street
Orange Street
Nesbitt Street
McClellan and Frelinghuysen Avenue, and
Frelinghuysen Avenue and the Route 22 underpass.
The Department of Public Safety is coordinating responses to burglar alarms, flooding conditions and other weather-related incidents through the combined use of Police, Fire and Office of Emergency Management Personnel.
Special attention should be given to unsecured outdoor furniture, awnings, refuse and building materials.
Officials say for fire safety, please utilize flashlights, instead of candles, should you lose electricity due to this weather event.
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