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Flash Flood Warning for Middlesex, NJ; Monmouth, NJ

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Middlesex, Monmouth
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At 316 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is...

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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At 316 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring in Keyport and Holmdel Township. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Long Branch, Sandy Hook, Middletown, Old Bridge, Marlboro, Tinton Falls, Holmdel, Red Bank, Keansburg, Matawan and Lincroft.

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2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 27 at 3:16PM EDT until August 27 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 27 at 2:18PM EDT until August 27 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mount Holly NJ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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