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Weather/Climate

April 5, 2024

RAHWAY, NJ — A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of Northern and Central New Jersey, as well as parts of New York City, New York State, and Pennsylvania, and as far north as Connecticut and Massachusetts on Friday, April 5. In Rahway, the Rahway Police Department is urging residents "to ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Due to Saturday's heavy rain, the Rahway Police Department is warning motorists about flooding on multiple roadways in town. Specifically, the Rahway PD said to avoid "St. Georges Ave/New Brunswick Ave, St. Georges Ave/Central Ave, Inman Ave/New Brunswick Ave, [and] Jefferson ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department announces to residents that heavy rain is expected on Saturday, March 23. Two to three inches of rain is expected. The rain is expected to start around 2 a.m. and continue until Saturday night. Minor flooding is possible in flood-prone ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — A wind advisory is in effect on Monday, March 11, from 2 a.m. until 11 p.m., the National Weather Service announced. Northwest winds blowing 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected, it said, and Isolated wind gusts upwards of 60 mph may be possible. “Gusty winds will ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — A flood watch is in effect in Rahway from 10 p.m. Saturday, March 9, through 9 a.m. Sunday, March 10, the National Weather Service has announced. One to two inches of rain are expected to fall, the weather service said, with the heaviest rain expected Saturday evening into the ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department alerted residents to the strong possibility of heavy rain throughout the day on Wednesday and into Wednesday night. "Heavy rain is expected for our area Wednesday into Wednesday night," the Rahway PD announced. "Minor flooding is possible in flood-prone ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Weather reports are now predicting a winter storm that may include anywhere from six to eight inches of snow, beginning around midnight and continuing until approximately noon. As a result, the Rahway Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13. An email was sent ...

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CENTRAL NEW JERSEY – The mild weather our entire region has been experiencing for the past few days is about to give way to a surprisingly significant punch from Mother Nature in the next 24 hours. A Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Watch has been issued for regions throughout Central and ...

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New Jersey – With Tuesday’s storm ending the streak of days without measurable snow in our rear-view mirror, it’s time to look at an impending storm that will be arriving in New Jersey late on Thursday and into Friday morning.  Although areas near New York City and north got to see more significant ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Due to concerns over severe weather conditions, the Rahway Public School District will have a two-hour delayed opening on Tuesday, January 16. Assistant Superintendent Aleya Shoieb said, "Due to the impending inclement weather forecast, there will be a 2-hour delayed opening for ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — In light of Governor Phil Murphy's declaration of a State of Emergency "in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain, high winds, and flash flooding," beginning at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, January 9, all after school activities in the ...

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RAHWAY, NJ – Winter weather lovers have been waiting with bated breath for an opportunity to enjoy the white fluffy stuff in New Jersey for the first time in about two years. Much was hyped about the potential for a major snowstorm that would bring out shovels, blowers, and plows for most of the ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Frigid temperatures are in the forecast for Rahway over the next few days, with a combination of very cold air and a wintry mix, according to the National Weather Service. But before you plug in that space heater, keep in mind some important facts and safety tips. A December 2022 ...

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No matter the weather, no matter the day, one of the Newark Water Department's workers is there at exactly 8 a.m. to look in a specialized can and see what precipitation has fallen, take temperature readings and submit the data to the National Weather Service. The data collection, which the city ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — After a bright and sunny Saturday, the National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting a rainy Sunday and Monday to kick off this last week of autumn.   Overnight, expect clouds to roll in. While temperatures will hover in the mid-50s as light rain is expected around 10 a.m. By ...

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TRENTON, NJ - Leaves are changing color fast across the state, so much so that the New Jersey Forest Service (NJFS) issued their weekly 'Fall Foliage Conditions' report two days early this week.  According to the NJFS, areas along NJ's northern border are at peak. Hunterdon and Warren counties ...

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TRENTON, NJ - Ahead of what will start out as a wet weekend, the New Jersey Forest Service (NJFS) published the latest Fall Foliage Conditions map on Friday Oct. 13, making Sunday the ideal time to catch the annual show.  Fall foliage is changing across the entire state except the southernmost ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department has issued the following weather advisory: "There is a possibility of heavy down pours and thunderstorms today [September 11] between 4pm and 8pm. Localized flash flooding is possible." [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to ...

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National Weather Service issued an updated Heat advisory until 8:00 pm September 5, 2023 the heat index values are expected to be in the upper 90's. This applies to our local community as well as the entire Union County and four nearby counties. They stated that the hot temperature and high ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for Northeast New Jersey, including Rahway, until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection issued an Air Quality Action Day for Friday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The heat index for ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department issued another heat advisory for this Saturday, July 29, when temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-90s. Cooling stations will continue to be available in town at two locations. Both the Rahway Recreation Center, located at 275 E. Milton ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department has announced another heat advisory for Friday, July 28. Temperatures are expected to rise into the mid-90s. Cooling stations will be available in town at two locations, as they were on Thursday. Both The Rahway Recreation Center, located at 275 E.

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department has announced a heat advisory for Thursday, July 27. Temperatures are expected to rise into the mid-90s. Cooling stations will be available in town at two locations. Both The Rahway Recreation Center, located at 275 E. Milton Ave., and the Rahway Public ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, in effect until 8 p.m., for Rahway and surrounding areas. In New Jersey, this watch includes five counties—Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — With numerous heavy downpours and thunderstorms expected to develop across the area Tuesday, Rahway, along with all of Union County, is under a flood watch until 7 p.m., the National Weather Service announced. Rainfall rates of 2 inches per hour are likely in thunderstorm activity, ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — With more smoke from Canadian Wildfires headed our way, the National Weather Service had declared Thursday, June 29, an Air Quality Action Day in Union County. Additionally, the Rahway Police Department reiterated the announcement with its own advisory via Nixle. An Air Quality ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Forget rainy days and Mondays, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a rainy week in Rahway with hazardous weather predicted for most of northern New Jersey on Monday. The Storm Prediction Center at the NWS has placed the region in a slight risk for severe thunderstorms on ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Summer arrived in Rahway at 10:57 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, as the summer solstice marked the longest day of the year. From this point in time, the days continue to shorten until the winter solstice on Thursday, December 21, 2023, 10:27 p.m. If that isn't depressing enough, locally, ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department has just issued a strong thunderstorm advisory for today, June 12. The storm advisory extends from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your ...

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NEW JERSEY — An air quality alert is in effect for all of New Jersey Wednesday, due to smoky conditions created by wildfires in eastern Canada. The National Weather Service says anyone around the state should limit time outside. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said hazy sky, reduced ...

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