Rain Forecast Cancels Second Chatham Community Appreciation Day

CHATHAM, NJ — The Chatham Community Appreciation Day event has been canceled owing to another weekend of rain, according to the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Organizers decided this week to cancel the annual event planned for Saturday due to a forecast of inclement weather.

This event will not be rescheduled, officials said.

"Due to the inclement weather forecasted, this year’s CTVFD Annual Community Appreciation Day is canceled. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you next year," the volunteer fire department said on Wednesday night.

The community event was planned to take place at the Chatham Township Municipal Building on Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m.

Chatham is expected to have rain on Saturday and continue into the next week.

Take a look at the upcoming forecast:

Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between three-quarters and one inch.

Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 46. The chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch.

Sunday: Showers, mainly before 8 a.m. High near 58. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 46. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent.