Hazardous Weather Outlook For Hudson County, Rain On The Way

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected to pass through New Jersey and Hudson County is one of 13 counties in northern New Jersey and along the coast that was issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook by the National Weather Service.

The warning in the 13 counties extends through Tuesday of next week.

Remnants of former Tropical Storm Fred are expected to sweep across the Garden State late Wednesday into Thursday morning, bringing with it heavy rain and thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service expects 1 to 2 inches of rain will fall throughout the state, with heavier amounts in some areas. Flash Flood Watches may be issued if forecasters see an increase in widespread excessive rainfall amounts.

The National Weather Service noted that "several instances of flooding are possible," mainly in areas with poor drainage and vulnerable creeks and streams.

Jersey City, the largest city in Hudson County, has 14 "repeat flooding" intersections throughout the city identified by the Jersey City's Municipal Utilities Authority. During heavy rains and flooding, drivers and residents should use extra caution and avoid the intersections when possible.

The intersections are as follows:

1) 9th Street & Brunswick Avenue
2) Linden Avenue & Princeton Avenue
3) Kellogg Street & Route 440 (DOT Drainage)
4) Westside Avenue & Audubon Avenue
5) Fisk Street & Route 440 (DOT Drainage)
6) Culver Avenue & Route 440 (DOT Drainage)
7) Grove Street Between Jersey City & Hoboken
8) Marin Blvd Between Jersey City & Hoboken
9) Merseles Street & Wayne Street
10) Center Street & Bright Street
11) Clendenny Avenue & Marcy Avenue
12) Richard Street just East of Garfield Avenue
13) Manholes on Montgomery Street (Florence St to Mill Rd)
14) Cornelison Avenue

Please report flooded intersections and clogged drain inlets by calling the NHSA Hotline at 866.689.3970.

Patch reporter Kimberlee Bongard contributed to this report