Nor & # 39; easter is now looking for NJ, with possible winds of 60 mph

This could be the toughest weekend that New Jersey has known for a while now, so it is expected that a Norwegian will provide winds ranging from 40 to 100 km / h to the next. state – and even a little snow. Power outages, fallen cables, floods and dangerous roads are the potential impacts of the storm.

The National Weather Service has released dangerous weather forecasts for New Jersey, stating that a coastal storm will affect the area from Friday to Saturday. There is a risk of strong gusty winds and the rain may be strong enough to cause localized flooding.

A bit of wet snow could occur Friday night at altitudes above 1,000 feet in Sussex County. Rainy weather should begin between 18:00 and 20:00. Friday. Read more: Snow possible in Sussex County Friday night

But do not expect much. The NWS said wind and rain would be the biggest threats.

At that time, it seems that this storm will bring 1 to 2 inches of rain and a wind gust period of 40 to 60 mph primarily on the coast, and that there will be some sort of wet snow on the inside, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dave Dombek said in a statement.

According to AccuWeather, the proximity of the coast to the trajectory of the storm and the speed with which it will become stronger will determine the strength of the winds as well as the rate of precipitation and precipitation of snow.

According to AccuWeather, it can rain enough over a period of hours to create miserable conditions for those who spend all the time outdoors and cause flooding in poor urban areas and drainage areas. As the storm gets stronger as it moves northeast, Saturday and Sunday, winds will rise up the coast.

The electricity companies are also preparing for the worst. Central Power & Light Jersey (JCP & L) is preparing for the impact of the weather created, in part, by the remnants of Hurricane Willa when it left Mexico and continued eastward.

JCP & L staff are reviewing storm response plans, including arranging for the hiring of additional line, substation and forestry personnel, as well as additional dispatchers and analysts in the field. regional offices, depending on the temperature, said the company.

"We are taking steps to implement our restoration process after a storm," said James V. Fakult, president of Jersey Central Power & Light. "The ultimate goal of our pre-planning efforts is to accelerate the restoration process and minimize the inconvenience our customers experience as a result of weather conditions."

Customers who may be left without electricity after the storm are encouraged to call 1-888-548-4877 to report their outage or to click on the "Report a Breakdown" link at www.firstenergycorp.com.

In the event of bad weather, customers should immediately report faulty cables to their utility, police department or fire department. Customers should never approach a power line that has broken down, even though they think it no longer carries electricity, the company said.

Additional precautions should be used in areas where fallen lines are entangled in trees or other debris. Motorists are advised to consider intersections with inoperable traffic lights such as four-way stops.

Here are the forecasts:

• Thursday afternoon: sunny, with a high of 53. Wind northwest around 10 mph.
• Thursday night: Partly cloudy with a minimum around 35. Wind north-west 3 to 8 mph.
• Friday: Slight chance of rain after 14h. Partly sunny, with a maximum of almost 54. Light wind and variable. The probability of precipitation is 20%.
• Friday evening: rain, mainly after 20h. Low around 49. Wind northwest 15 to 30 km / h. The winds could blow up to 31 mph. The probability of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation is possible between three quarters and one inch.
• Saturday: rain. Maximum near 60. Breezy, with a northeast wind of 16 to 21 mph going up to 14 to 14 mph in the afternoon. The winds could blow up to 38 mph. The probability of precipitation is 90%. The new precipitation is between one-half and three-quarters of an inch.
• Saturday evening: Rain likely before 20h, then risk of showers after 20h. Cloudy, with a minimum temperature of 46. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation below one-tenth of an inch is possible.

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