Rain, Thunderstorms Cancel Bridgewater's Family Fun Day

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Forecasted rain and thunderstorms have caused Bridgewater's Family Fun Day & Touch-A-Truck event on Sunday to be canceled, the township announced Saturday.

"Mother Nature strikes again!" wrote Bridgewater Township Government. "We know many of you look forward to this day, as we do."

Residents are asked to stay tuned for an update to any possible rescheduling of this event.

The annual free family event was initially scheduled to be held outdoors at the Bridgewater Commons on Sept. 10.

Take a look at this weekend's forecast:

Saturday Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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