Flood Watch In Montclair: Weekend Weather Forecast

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A hard rain’s gonna fall in Montclair this weekend, weather forecasters predict.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a Flood Watch will be in effect for the Montclair area from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. A total of 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain is in the forecast, with higher amounts possible.

“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” forecasters said, adding that creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

Flooding may also take place in “poor drainage and urban areas,” forecasters noted.

Here’s what is in store for Montclair this weekend, according to the NWS:

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 50. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night: Rain, mainly before 9pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

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