(UPDATE) Flood Advisory In Effect For Hoboken Area Friday Night

HOBOKEN, NJ — The National Weather Service issued a coastal flooding advisory on Thursday afternoon, predicting that 1 to 2 inches of rain could fall on northern New Jersey from Friday night into Saturday morning, and that low-lying and coastal roads and basements could experience "minor flooding."

"One to two feet of inundation [flooding] above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline," the advisory says.

In Hoboken, the city often releases a list of streets that flood during severe downpours, as happened last July. See end of story for list of streets. READ MORE: Hoboken Floods From Second '50-Year Storm' In 2 Weeks

Earlier this month, Gov. Phil Murphy came to Hoboken to kick off construction of measures to protect the city for future flooding. READ MORE: Murphy Kicks Off First Step In $230M Hoboken Anti-Flooding Project

The NWS advisory, for all of Hudson County and for eastern Essex and Union counties, extends from 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday.

'Minor Flooding Is Expected'

"Minor flooding is expected in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline," says the advisory. "Some roads and low-lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding."

In Hoboken, rain is expected to start after 3 p.m. and continue through 1 p.m. Saturday.

The National Weather Service added, "Additional minor flooding is possible with the Saturday night high tide."

High tide for the Hudson River off Hoboken on Friday night is 11:15 p.m. It will also be high at 12:16 a.m. Sunday morning.

Updated Forecast For Hudson County

Here is the updated forecast:

• Friday Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind around 14 mph.
• Friday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 50. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
• Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
• Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
• Sunday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
• Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
• Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

The NWS advises these precautions:

• If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.
• Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
• Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Streets In Hoboken That May Flood During Severe Storms

These intersections presently include:

• 1st and Marshall
• 1st and Harrison
• 2nd and Harrison
• 3rd and Harrison
• 4th and Harrison
• 4th and Monroe
• 3rd and Jackson
• 4th and Jackson
• 9th and Monroe
• 9th and Madison
• 10th and Madison
• 1st and Clinton
• 3rd and Clinton
• Henderson and Newark
• Grove and Newark

The forecast for early next week is here.

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