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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH
TORNADO WATCH 394 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1200 AM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS NEW JERSEY COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BERGEN, ESSEX ,MORRIS, PASSAIC, SUSSEX, and WARREN counties.
August 7,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, the Nation Weather Service issues a HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY…
* HEAT INDEX VALUES…95 to 100.
* TIMING…In the afternoon and into the early evening through Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees
for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties…
Bergen…Essex…Union…Hudson.
This is in effect until 11 PM EDT this evening.
An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
For additional information…please visit the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Web site at…
https://www.njaqinow.net
July 5 ,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood bog
Ridgewood NJ , the National Weather Service has once again issued a …HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* HEAT INDEX VALUES…In the mid to upper 90s.
* TIMING…Highest heat indices will occur in the afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Extreme heat can cause illness and death among at-
risk population who cannot stay cool. The heat and humidity
may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended
exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and
humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees
for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any
length of time.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
July 2,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued an…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT MONDAY…
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties…
Bergen…Essex…Passaic…Union…Hudson.
An Ozone Action Day has been declared! Ozone is forecast to reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups category state-wide due to light southerly winds, hot temperatures, and abundant sunshine. Sensitive individuals including the very young, the elderly, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the afternoon and early evening hours.
There is also an …EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
file photo by Boyd Loving
May 115,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood Nj, the National Weather Service has declared a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
There is the possibility of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with the main threat damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out as well, mainly north and west of New York City.
In addition, locally heavy rainfall is possible with any stronger convection. While the main threat is for minor flooding of urban and poor drainage areas, there is a small chance for localized flash flooding.
file photo by Boyd Loving
April 16,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, National Weather Service issues a Flash Flood Warning! The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Hudson County in northeastern New Jersey... Passaic County in northeastern New Jersey... Union County in northeastern New Jersey... Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey... Essex County in northeastern New Jersey... Orange County in southeastern New York... Queens County in southeastern New York... Richmond County in southeastern New York... Bronx County in southeastern New York... Kings County in southeastern New York... Rockland County in southeastern New York... New York (Manhattan) County in southeastern New York... * Until 1115 AM EDT * At 718 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Up to one inch to an inch and a half of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Additional rainfall amounts of an inch to two inches are possible in the warned area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots. A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT…
The Flood Watch continues for
* All of southern Connecticut, most of northeast New Jersey, and
all of southeast New York.
* From Friday morning through late Friday night
* A deepening coastal low late Thursday night into Friday will bring heavy rain across the area, with the potential for 2 to 3 inches of rainfall. Heavier bands could produce localized
higher amounts.
* Smaller rivers and streams across the area will be most vulnerable to the possibility of flooding. In addition, poor drainage urban flooding is possible and may be enhanced by the
effects of coastal flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT…
* WINDS…North 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* TIMING…Strongest winds from Friday afternoon through Friday night.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will be capable of downing trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Limited visibilities will make travel difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph…or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
photo courtesy of Boyd Loving
February 16,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Watch New York City, Southern Connecticut, Northeast New
Jersey, Long Island, and Rockland as well as Westchester Counties in New York.
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
inches are possible.
* WHERE…New York City, Southern Connecticut, Northeast New
Jersey, Long Island, and Rockland as well as Westchester
Counties in New York.
* WHEN…From Saturday evening through early Sunday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Significant reductions in visibility are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.
photo by ArtChick
Flash Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service New York NY
345 AM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017
…Periods of Heavy Rain Through This Evening…
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT…
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Southern Connecticut, Northeast New Jersey, the Lower Hudson
Valley, New York City and Long Island.
* From noon EDT today through late tonight
* An intensifying low pressure system along the Mid Atlantic Coast
will track up into the Lower Hudson Valley this evening. This
system will interact with tropical moisture, producing heavy
rain with embedded thunderstorms. Widespread rainfall amounts of
2 to 4 inches are expected, with localized higher amounts. The
highest amounts are forecast to occur across the Lower Hudson
Valley, Northeast New Jersey, New York City, and Southwest
Connecticut. Urban and small stream flooding is possible.
Here are several organizations and coordinated efforts coming to the aid of Texans:
The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate money on its website or to text 90999 to donate $10. The organization is also asking for volunteers. https://www.redcross.org/hp/harvey2
Other organizations include the Salvation Army https://salvationarmyhouston.org/, Samaritan’s Purse and Heart to Heart International.
The crowdfunding website Global Giving https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hurricane-harvey-relief-fund/ is trying to raise $2 million to provide “food, water, and medicine in addition to longer-term recovery assistance” to Harvey’s victims.
The crowdfunding service GoFundMe also has highlighted stories of people who are suffering as a result of Harvey.https://www.gofundme.com/raise-funds/hurricane-Harvey
The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center and Texas-based Carter BloodCare (1-877-385-724) are accepting donations https://www.donatingforlife.org/index.cfm?utm_source=website&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign=11.23.15-dfl-locations-page-website-find-a-blood-drive-link .
Several organizations are offering aid to displaced pets, including Dallas Animal Services https://dallascityhall.com/departments/dallas-animal-services/Pages/default.aspx and the SPCA of Texas https://www.spca.org/news_hurricane-harvey.
And the Texas Diaper Bank is assisting people with small children https://www.texasdiaperbank.org/ .
file photo by Boyd Loving
..HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING POSSIBLE THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING…
…FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
The Flood Watch is now in effect for
* Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and
southeast New York, including the following areas, in southern
Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern
New Haven, Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern
Middlesex, Southern New Haven, and Southern New London. 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), Northeastern
Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northern Queens, Northern
Westchester, Northwestern Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Richmond
(Staten Island), Rockland, Southeastern Suffolk, Southern
Nassau, Southern Queens, Southern Westchester, and
Southwestern Suffolk.
* Until 8 PM EDT this evening
* Rainfall, heavy at times, through this afternoon before
gradually decreasing from west to east late this afternoon into
early this evening. Thunderstorms with locally heavier rainfall
rates are also possible, especially during this afternoon. Any
new rainfall will exacerbate already swollen rivers and streams.
* Total rainfall of around one to two inches expected, with
locally higher amounts possible especially with any
thunderstorms. In addition to the potential for river
flooding, urban and small stream flooding remains likely.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop.
file photo by Boyd Loving
…HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING POSSIBLE LATE MONDAY NIGHT INTO
TUESDAY…
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING…
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a
* Flood Watch for 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, Northern
Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Southern
Westchester.
* From late Monday night through Tuesday evening
* Rainfall with an approaching warn front may be heavy at times
late Monday night into Tuesday morning. The warm front is
expected to lift through parts of the area Tuesday afternoon,
and thunderstorms with heavy rain could also occur later in the
day on Tuesday, mainly across northeast New Jersey.
* Total rainfall of 1 1/2 to 2 inches, with locally higher
amounts, will likely lead to areal and small stream flooding
late Monday night into Tuesday. Some larger rivers may
experience minor flooding as well.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop.
…SNOW FROM LATE THIS MORNING INTO THIS EVENING…
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER
ADVISORY FOR SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING.
* LOCATIONS…INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY,
NORTHERN PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY AND SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD
COUNTY.
* HAZARD TYPES…SNOW.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS…1 TO 4 INCHES.
* TIMING…LATE THIS MORNING UNTIL EARLY THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS…ACCUMULATING SNOW WILL MAKE UNTREATED SURFACE
SLIPPERY…MAKING DRIVING DIFFICULT AT TIMES.
* TEMPERATURES…IN THE UPPER 20S.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW
WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS…
AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW…SLEET…OR
FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.
December 14,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The National Weather Service advises to follow suggestions and safety tips below to prepare for cold weather. If you are in need of a place to stay warm, we suggest going to the Ridgewood Library.
Prepare for Cold Weather
The way to avoid frostbite and hypothermia is to plan for extreme cold before it arrives. Don’t get caught unprepared.
Check the Forecast at weather.gov or your favorite weather app, station, etc.: Make checking the forecast part of your regular routine so you’ll know when to expect cold weather.
Adjust Your Schedule: If possible, adjust your schedule to avoid being outside during the coldest part of the day, typically the early morning. Try to find a warm spot for your children while waiting for the school bus outside.
Protect Your Pets, Livestock and other Property: If you have pets for farm animals, make sure they have plenty of food and water, and are not overly exposed to extreme cold. Take precautions to ensure your water pipes do not freeze. Know the temperature thresholds of your plants and crops.
Fill up the tank: Make sure your car or vehicle has at least a half a tank of gas during extreme cold situations so that you can stay warm if you become stranded.
Dress for the outdoors even if you don’t think you’ll be out much.
Update Your Winter Car Survival Kit: Make sure your car survival kit has the following:
Jumper cables: might want to include flares or reflective triangle
Flashlights: with extra batteries
First Aid Kit: remember any necessary medications, baby formula and diapers if you have a small child
Food: non-perishable food such as canned food and a can opener, and protein rich foods like nuts and energy bars
Water: at least 1 gallon of water per person a day for at least 3 days
Basic toolkit: pliers, wrench, screwdriver
Pet supplies: food and water
Radio: battery or hand cranked
Cat litter or sand: for better tire traction
Shovel to dig out snow
Ice scraper for your windshild
Clothes: warm clothes, gloves, hat, sturdy boots, jacket and an extra change of clothes for the cold
Blankets or sleeping bags
Charged Cell Phone: and car charger
file photo by Boyd Loving
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
400 AM EDT THU JUL 7 2016
…HEAVY RAIN AND POSSIBLE URBAN FLASH FLOODING TODAY…
SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-EASTERN PASSAIC-HUDSON-WESTERN BERGEN-
EASTERN BERGEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-WESTERN UNION-
EASTERN UNION-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)-BRONX-
RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)-KINGS (BROOKLYN)-NORTHERN QUEENS-
NORTHERN NASSAU-SOUTHERN QUEENS-SOUTHERN NASSAU-
400 AM EDT THU JUL 7 2016
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT…
NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY AND SOUTHEAST NEW YORK…INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING AREAS…IN SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT…SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD
COUNTY. IN NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY…BERGEN…ESSEX…UNION…HUDSON
AND EASTERN PASSAIC COUNTIES…IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK…ALL OF
NEW YORK CITY…AND NASSAU AND SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTIES…
* FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.
* SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS SHOULD DEVELOP
AND MOVE ACROSS THE WATCH AREA THIS AFTERNOON.
* THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING VERY HEAVY RAIN OF UP
TO 2 INCHES IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. RAINFALL OF THIS
MAGNITUDE COULD CAUSE FLASH FLOODING OF URBAN, LOW LYING, AND
POOR DRAINAGE AREAS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD
TO FLASH FLOODING. YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE
PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
