Schools Closed, Possibly More Flooding As Storm Hits Parsippany

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Parsippany has already seen plenty of rain, prompting Tuesday's closure of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools. And there's more to come that could create hazardous conditions, according to forecasters.

Three inches of rain fell in the Parsippany area as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Another 1 or 2 inches is possible during the day Tuesday, with a quarter- to a half-inch projected for Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.

The agency included Parsippany in a flood warning for river inundation that will last through 4 p.m. Tuesday. The warning centers around the Passaic River, where minor flooding is in the forecast. A flash-flood watch will last until 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Moderate rain Tuesday morning could create flooding in poorly drained areas. But precipitation will turn more intermittent midday, according to WeatherWorks.

The center of the storm will be closest Tuesday night. There's "a shot" of gusts exceeding 50 mph, but 40 mph seems more likely, according to WeatherWorks.

Here's the forecast as of 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service:

• Tuesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 61. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
• Tuesday night: Rain, mainly before 2am. Low around 52. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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