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Ridgewood NJ, Residents in Southern Connecticut, Northeast New Jersey, and Southeast New York should prepare for a mix of snow, ice, and strong winds this weekend, as the National Weather Service issues a Winter Weather Advisory and High Wind Watch.
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Ridgewood NJ, Groundhog Day has been a beloved tradition in the United States since February 2, 1886, when the first official celebration took place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Over the years, the tradition has expanded beyond Punxsutawney Phil, with groundhogs, tortoises, and even statues across the country predicting the arrival of spring.
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Ridgewood NJ , the National Weather Service is predicting light snow in the forecast this afternoon through Saturday morning for Passaic-Hudson- Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex Counties. While snow amounts are mostly near a half to 1 inch, these snow amounts could trend up a few inches in subsequent forecasts if low pressure turns out to be stronger and relatively closer to the coast than forecast. Impacts are possible with slippery travel today especially north and west of NYC and for the entire area on Saturday. Stay tuned to the latest forecasts from the NWS New York NY office for latest updates.
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Ridgewood NJ, as wildfires continue to blaze across New Jersey, including a significant fire near Route 287 in Pompton Lakes, the state has been put under a Red Flag Warning due to high wind gusts of up to 30 mph, creating “critical fire weather conditions.” The National Weather Service warns that low humidity, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions make for an elevated fire risk across the state and neighboring regions.
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Ridgewood NJ, this Friday, the forecast predicts widespread heavy rainfall across the region, as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby hit .At least 2 inches expected, primarily affecting northwest New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Ridgewood NJ, A Wind Advisory is now in effect from 11 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Thursday for portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York.
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Hackensack NJ, a Code Blue Alert is being extended in Bergen County, signaling a continued response to cold weather conditions that pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, particularly those experiencing homelessness. During a Code Blue Alert, additional resources and services are mobilized to provide shelter, warmth, and support to those in need. This extension underscores the ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents, especially during periods of extreme cold.
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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING..Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 to 3 inches. Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in effect from
Tuesday evening through Wednesday Afternoon.
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Ridgewood NJ, DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY.
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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issues a FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON.
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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Bergen County. The FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING . Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following areas, Northern Fairfield and Southern Fairfield. Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union. Portions of southeast New York, including the following areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Nassau, Northern Queens, Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Southern Nassau, Southern Queens and Southern Westchester.
Continue reading Saturday October 7th : FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
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Ridgewood NJ, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York, including the following areas, in northeast New Jersey, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union. In southeast New York, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens, Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Southern Queens and Southern Westchester.
Continue reading FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the National Weather Service a winter storm will impact the region late Monday into Tuesday, bringing the potential of an accumulating snowfall. Highest amounts are currently expected in the lower Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut, with lesser amounts along the coast, particularly for NYC and Long Island, where a changeover to rain is expected.
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Ridgewood Nj the national Weather Service warns of Below Zero Wind Chills Tonight into Saturday Morning. An arctic cold front will move across the region early this morning, bringing some of the coldest air of the season. Along with gusty winds approaching 40 mph, this will produce wind chills of 5 to 15 below zero Friday night into Saturday morning. Some isolated values of less than 15 below are possible. With an anomalously warm winter, many are not acclimated to such cold temperatures and such cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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