After-School Activities Canceled In Morristown As Storm Approaches

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The impending storm means that after-school activities at both Morris School District schools and Morris Plains schools have been canceled on Tuesday.

The Morris School District said that the Sunset Program, along with all sports and after-school activities, will end at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. In Morris Plains, all after-school activities at both schools are fully canceled for today.

"Additionally, the YMCA will be closing their aftercare program today, January 9th. Children will still dismiss to the YMCA supervisors, who will then facilitate pickup with parents or guardians," officials said.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in the Garden State Monday afternoon ahead of a winter storm system set to bring up to four inches of rain, flooding and wind gusts up to 65 mph that could down trees and cause tens of thousands of power outages.

The "massive" winter storm is expected to roll in during the latter part of Tuesday and continue into Wednesday. Heavy rain will fall, with 1 to 3 inches expected and up to 4 inches possible in some areas.

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The Morris County Office of Emergency Management is concerned about flooding in county streams, creeks, and rivers, as well as probable wind gusts of 40–50 mph tomorrow night, which could knock down limbs and power lines.

A Flood Watch is in effect from 1 p.m. on Tuesday through 6 p.m. on Wednesday. A Wind Advisory is also in effect from 5 p.m. on Tuesday through 3 a.m. on Wednesday in Morris County.