4 Inches Of Rain Predicted For Long Valley From Ida's Effects

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Long Valley is under a Flash Flood Watch through Thursday, with Ida's remnants moving through the area.

As Ida churns through Long Valley, there could be heavy rains, thunderstorms and rainfall of four inches or more as potential impacts from the storm, before sunny skies are predicted to return on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Streams, creeks and poor drainage areas as well as "moderate to major flooding is possible along some main stem rivers and roads," the National Weather Service forecasts.

Washington Township Mayor Matt Murello posted a message for his social media followers with a WeatherWorks forecast generated Monday for the township, that showed the potential of flooding was “high” because of Wednesday’s storm.

Murello suggested that residents who would like updated information about the impact of the storm, to stay tuned to the township’s social media accounts and Rave system, if messages need to be posted.

Long Valley and Washington Township residents who have not signed up for Rave alerts, can find out here how to register.

Washington Township Police Department reminded residents and drivers to stay away from downed electrical wires during the storm, which could still be live.

Below are links to Washington Township’s social media accounts:

Washington Township Police Department
Washington Township Government, Long Valley
Mayor Matt Murello

For residents or businesses who experience a power outage or hazardous situations because of this storm, they can contact JCP&L at 1-888-544-4877 (1-888-LIGHTSS) or click here.

For JCP&L's current outage details, click here.

For National Weather Service forecasts and updates for Long Valley, click here.

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