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See projected rain inch counts for some North Jersey spots through end of weekend storm
A flood watch is in effect for all of northeast New Jersey, and Orange and Rockland counties in New York, as heavy rain will continue to soak the region on Sunday, forecasters said. The National Weather Service issued the alert Sunday morning. It expires at 2 a.m. Monday. ...
NJ Transit Announces Fare Holiday
New Jersey Governor Murphy announced that August 26 through September 2 will be a transit fare holiday. During this time, all fares on the NJ Transit will be waived and passengers will be able to ride for free. This includes all the NJ Transit bus and train stops in Spring...
NY weather update: Look for damaging winds and penny-sized hail with thunderstorms in Orange and Rockland counties Sunday
On Sunday at 6:30 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 6:45 p.m. for Orange and Rockland counties. The storms could bring penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 6:30 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line...
NY weather: Flood advisory issued for Orange and Rockland counties until early Monday
On Sunday at 9:36 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until Monday at 12:45 a.m. for Orange and Rockland counties. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," describes the weather service. "Turn around,...
Rockland Officials Warn Drivers to Be Careful Around School Buses as Classes Return
School is right around the corner and that means school buses are right around the same corners. Just about all of them are armed with cameras from BusPatrol, which has partnered with Rockland County to help catch those who illegally pass school buses when their stop lights have been activated. At a press conference yesterday at Clarkstown High School North, County Executive Ed Day said more than 17,000 citations were issued to drivers for passing a school bus in Rockland last school year…
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