Downpours in Forecast for Paramus Friday into Saturday

PARAMUS, NJ - The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Bergen County from 12 Noon today, July 12, through 12 Noon on Saturday, July 13.

The rain event is forecasted to affect the area as a slow-moving front bringing showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall totals over the expected event will bring 1 inch, with some isolated areas reaching 2 inches.

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On Friday afternoon, residents can expect scattered showers with potential for isolated downpours into early evening. Friday night, mostly cloudy with scattered showers and expected heavy rainfall approaching pre-dawn. Saturday morning, expect scattered showers which should dissipate as noon approaches.

Runoff is expected to cause some flash flooding of small creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Urban flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas is possible.

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