Flood Watch Issued For Weekend

This will be a weekend to stay indoors, that's for sure.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Cranford area through Sunday. Expect a drizzle throughout the day that will develop into steady rain tonight and continue through the weekend, bringing us several inches of rain. The rain will be heaviest at times Saturday afternoon and evening.

Portions of northeast Jersey could get between 2 1/2 and 4 inches of rain, with more in local areas. This could lead to poor drainage and river flooding across many areas. The rain should lighten by Sunday.

Just a reminder that the Union County St. Patrick's Day parade has been postponed due to the weather. It's rescheduled for March 27. If you know of any other postponements or cancellations, let us know at whitney@patch.com. And if you see flooding around town (or in your backyard), snap a photo and send it along.