A storm system that brought rain through the tri-state area overnight is letting up, leaving only some lingering showers for the rest of the work week.
There are a a few flood warnings in place in the areas immediately near rivers and streams in northern New Jersey, many of which may continue to rise overnight into Friday. None, however, are expected to reach more than minor-to-moderate flood stage.
All rivers should be back within their banks by Friday, at the latest, though the Passaic River may take some time. It is projected to crest Friday into Saturday near moderate flood stage. Well below last week’s flood levels, but enough to fray the nerves of anyone who was affected.
The heaviest, flooding rainfall is over with light showers sticking around over the next day or so.
Rainfall and flood threat easing
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This week's system comes days after flooding rains battered the New York area, trapping dozens in multiple cities, as 60 mph winds uprooted trees and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands across the region. Parts of New Jersey saw nearly 6 inches of rain fall in about 12 hours with that storm.
The mayor of Middlesex said Wednesday a second home is on the verge of collapsing because of the rains. Get more need-to-know weather information.
Once the system fizzles out, temperatures will fall. We'll go from highs in the 50s (uncommon for this time of year) down into the mid 40s by the middle of next week, which is more typical.
There's still a chance of some light showers Friday and early Saturday.
Sunday, New Year’s Eve, is our best hope for a little sunshine to close out 2023. Festivities in the evening will be dry and cool, after temperatures near 50 during the day.
And we’ll start 2024 with quiet, dry weather for the first week.
Check out our 10-day forecast below. Stay with Storm Team 4 for all the latest details.
