Crime & Safety
National Night Out Postponed In Jersey City Amid Flood Watch
A coming storm may drench Jersey City. See the forecast, find out what's canceled, and track Debby for later this week.
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The city of Jersey City has canceled all National Night Out celebrations for Tuesday night, they said in the morning.
"ALERT: National Night Out Is Cancelled today at all locations due to expected severe weather storms. Residents are urged to take caution," they said in a message.
Hudson County is under a flood watch from later Tuesday through early Wednesday, with an inch of rain expected overnight.
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Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Debby is on the way. Get links to track Debby and for the local forecast here.
National Night Out, held on the first Tuesday of August in communities across the country each year, brings together members of law enforcement and public safety to promote and support police-community relationships. Whether on stoops or at festivals, it shows that neighbors stand together against crime.
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But several events in New Jersey have been canceled due to expected rainy weather and possible flooding.
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