Hoboken Commuters Dodge Puddles As Forecasters Warn Of 60 MPH Gusts: Photos

HOBOKEN, NJ — As commuters dodged flooded corners during heavy rains on Friday morning, the National Weather Service warned of gusty winds later.

The coastal flooding advisory issued by the NWS ended at 11 a.m., but a wind advisory is in effect until midnight, with forecasters warning that gusts could knock down tree limbs and power lines.

Most Hoboken blocks fared well during high tide just before 8 a.m. Friday, with a few flooded corners spotted. See photos below.

"A line of showers with gusty winds will be moving across the area late this morning into early afternoon," the NWS noted on Friday. "This will likely be the time when the strongest gusts of the day occur. Gusts will be mostly 40-55 mph, but some areas will see gusts around 60 mph...

"Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Downed trees and powerlines are possible as well."

Hoboken has instituted a number of anti-flooding measures, including parks that retain over a million gallons of water. The federal government has funded the "Rebuild by Design" project to build low seawalls to protect from storm surges.

High tide, when the flooding danger is highest, was 7:54 a.m. Friday. The next high tides are 8:22 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

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Updated NWS forecasts, watches, and warnings in each county:

• Bergen County here
• Essex County here
• Hudson County here

What about the rivers? This NWS map of the United States will show the potential for river flooding.