New Jersey Flood Warning: State Emergency imposed in 21 counties; Landslide, rock slides expected
Emergency situation was declared in all 21 counties in New Jersey on Thursday afternoon as serious storms threatened the area with heavy rains, damage to winds and floods. Acting Governor Tahesh Way active the order at 2 pm, urging the residents to stay away from the roads and take necessary precautions against the deteriorating weather conditions.According to the official site of the New Jersey state, “Since this afternoon, we are expecting severe thunderstorms and damaging the wind gusts with the possibility of flash flood across the state to damage severe thunderstorms and wind gusts.”“I urge all New Jersey to be vigilant, follow all security protocols and monitor the appropriate channels for the period of these storms. Residents should stay indoors unless they are required at all. ,The sum of rainfall between 1 to 3 inches is expected, in some places it is probably received up to 7 inches. Officials have warned that storms can cause landslides, rock slides and floods on the roads.As a result, all state offices including the Motor Vehicles Commission will be closed quickly. Customers with canceled appointments will receive a courtesy return pass, news 12 reported.Several parks and pools in Union County are closing in the beginning today, including the high risk of flood, River Park and Wheeler Spray Park include Walter E Ularich Memorial Pool, Rivway, River Park and Wheeler Spray Park and Cedar Brook Park and Greenbrook Park.
