Friday, March 2, 2018

Nor’easter Bringing Heavy Rains, High Winds and Snow to NJ

A nor'easter is battering New Jersey on Friday, now reaching norther Ocean county includng Lakewood. It's supposed to get worse as some parts of the state could get a foot of snow. Tropical-storm wind gusts and nearly 3 inches of rain are expected to happen elsewhere.

Strong wind gusts and heavy rain already knocked down some trees and utility poles in New Jersey. "Near blizzard" conditions were expected in the northern parts of the state, but forecasters say snow was possible throughout New Jersey.


A number of crashes, delays and flooding incidents were emerging on New Jersey roads on Friday, holding back the New Jersey commute. Flooding was also holding up trains in Hoboken, and water was seeping into train cars.

More than 40 school districts closed, delayed openings or even called for an early dismissal as they prepared for a storm that forecasters say could turn into a "bomb cyclone. Read More at Patch

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