What you should know
- Up to 4 inches of rain could be recorded in parts of the tri-state area. The rain fell on a thick layer of snow in some inland places, raising concerns of flooding, which will continue for days as rivers swell.
- Powerful gusts of wind caused power outages, especially along the Jersey Shore and Long Island. It is forecast that the storm could leave major river flooding throughout the area. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued an emergency declaration effective at 5 pm New York City maintained a travel advisory for the duration of the storm.
- Once we get through the impact of this storm, we will see another rain system Friday night into Saturday.
NEW YORK — The second major winter storm of the season wreaked havoc on our tri-state region, generating thousands of power outages, toppling trees and leaving several areas under water, especially in New Jersey.
The chaos led to dozens of delays in school openings Wednesday from Bergen County to Kingston, as the National Weather Service warned of possible major flooding in parts of Long Island even after the worst of the rain. Check school delays here.
Flood warnings for a swath of the region, from Fairfield, Connecticut, to the Bronx and Ocean County, New Jersey, would expire after dawn, while coastal flood warnings for the Jersey Shore and South Coast Long Island, as well as to southern Queens. , warned of up to 2 1/2 feet of flooding above ground through mid-morning.
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Between 2 and 4 inches of widespread rain was expected in the tri-state area Wednesday morning; and while final counts have not yet been received, parts of the region had seen nearly 2 inches since Tuesday night. This is in addition to the more than a foot of snow that fell in some places last weekend and as parts of New York and New Jersey still struggle to recover from last month’s flooding.
Likewise, blackouts occurred throughout the tri-state area and the numbers are increasing by the hour. As of 10 p.m., more than 40,000 customers were without power in the New York metropolitan area, with the largest number (more than 29,000) in New Jersey.
Overnight, delays were reported at JFK (3 hours) and LaGuardia (2 hours) with hundreds of flight cancellations across the three states, according to the FAA. Newark Liberty also reported long delays. Amtrak also reported a number of cancellations, according to the city’s emergency management office.
The NYPD also reported several road problems, including on southbound FDR Drive, southbound Henry Hudson Parkway, northbound Bronx River Parkway and northbound Cross Island Parkway.
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⚠️ ADVISORY:
🔌 Due to downed wires, all southbound lanes on the FDR Drive at East 133 Street are closed
💧 Due to flooding condition, the left and center lanes of the Southbound Henry Hudson Parkway at West 190 Street are closed
Expect delays and plan alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/wESDHjxPsA
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) January 10, 2024
NYC Ferry’s Rockaway and St. George routes were suspended due to high winds.
The Staten Island Ferry warned of delays and disruptions through Wednesday morning and is advising passengers to allow additional time for travel.
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Due to the anticipated weather which includes heavy rain & high winds, passengers should prepare for potential delays & disruptions to Staten Island Ferry service from Tuesday PM (1/9) to Wednesday AM (1/10). Please allow for additional travel time or consider alternatives. pic.twitter.com/UzAQwJp7mW
— NYC DOT (@NYC_DOT) January 9, 2024
Many of the storm’s full effects may not be known until Wednesday and Thursday as local rivers swell.
What are the authorities doing?
Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state of emergency would come into effect at 5 p.m. on Tuesdaywhich will allow resources to be deployed throughout the state for the duration of the storm.
The Democrat noted during a press conference on Monday that the state of emergency comes after storms in the past, such as Ida, left devastation and human losses as a result of strong winds and flooding.
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh declared a state of emergency effective Tuesday night. A Red Cross shelter was offered at 60 Temple Street for residents who decide to leave their homes before the storm. High water vehicles and water rescue boats were ready to help rescue residents if necessary.
In nearby Newark, public safety officials released a list of commonly flooded intersections that people should avoid.
The city of Hoboken declared a state of emergency and urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas and avoid driving during the height of the storm.
For the care that should be taken when driving during this type of storm, go here.
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What to expect in the coming days
Once the next system leaves the region, we will see temperatures in the 40s on Wednesday, as well as residual flooding. The weather briefly improves by the end of the week, with mostly sunny skies and forecasts of around 40 degrees for Thursday.
It could rain more on Friday night. Thunder is also possible. This could briefly begin as wintry precipitation in the far northwest counties. Another significant amount of rain could be part of the system this weekend.
Next weekend looks iffy at the moment, but there is plenty of time for the forecast to change. However, by Sunday, it is expected to look like winter outside.
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2024-01-10 12:52:06
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