Weather
Flash Flood Watch Issued For Union County
The remnants of what was Tropical Cyclone Barry are expected to pass through the area bringing potentially heavy showers and thunderstorms.
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A flash flood watch has been issued for Union County by the National Weather Service.
The watch is in effect from 2 p.m. through late Wednesday night.
The remnants of what was Tropical Cyclone Barry are expected to pass through the region later today bringing potentially heavy showers and thunderstorms, according to the NWS.
Find out what's happening in Clark-Garwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Too much runoff water could cause flooding in urban and poor drainage areas. Some fast-responding small streams may also flood.
A total of one to two inches of rain is expected to fall in the area.
Find out what's happening in Clark-Garwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
In anticipation of the storm Union County cancelled its Summer Arts Concert on Wednesday night.
See Related: Severe NJ Weather: 105-Degree Heat Index, Barry Storms Expected
Have a news tip? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.
Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app.Download here.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.