Tropical Storm Elsa In Hoboken: Here's What's Still Coming

HOBOKEN, NJ — Tropical Storm Elsa (see the track with this National Hurricane Center map), was expected to bring more rain to Hoboken through noon on Friday. READ MORE: Tropical Storm Elsa In NJ: Flood Watch, Severe Storms

READ MORE: Flash Flood Traps Shoppers In Hoboken Parking Lot

North Jersey — particularly the Newark region — is still under a flash flood watch through Friday at noon, according to the National Weather Service. Flash flooding is sudden and has proved fatal, particularly for those who got caught in flooded roadways or near a body of water that overflowed.

The National Weather Service said this about North Jersey:

"Total rainfall ... through Friday is expected to range mostly 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible.

"A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation."

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Here is the NWS forecast for the region around Newark:

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3 pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 87. North wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

May Be Fourth '50-Year Storm' In Hoboken In 12 Months

The alerts come a week after the city of Hoboken and Hudson County Office of Emergency Management warned residents of a flash flooding threat in the area last Thursday and Friday. Several corners in Hoboken did flood Friday night, as photos from residents around the internet can attest.

Last July, Hoboken suffered two "50-year storms" in the span of a few months, meaning they should theoretically only have happened once every 50 years.

However, severe storms are becoming more frequent. READ MORE: Hoboken Floods From Second '50-Year Storm' In Two Weeks'

In fact, the current Hurricane Elsa is the earliest E-named storm in modern weather history. It's expected to blow into the area Thursday evening, bringing heavy rain. Follow the track via the National Hurricane Center here.

Thursday's Advisory From The City Of Hoboken

Please be advised that the National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches the tristate area Thursday night through Friday afternoon. Heavy rain and strong to severe thunderstorms are expected along with damaging wind gusts. Any intense rainfall of greater than 0.8 inch per hour may result in flash flooding in low-lying areas.

Secure Loose Objects

Residents should secure all furniture and loose objects outside or bring them inside, especially on balconies. Outdoor tents should be taken down depending on wind load.

Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, resulting in power outages. Please report power outages and downed wires to PSEG at https://nj.myaccount.pseg.com/....

Do not park in or drive through flood prone areas

Due to the likelihood of flooding in some areas, the Office of Emergency Management is taking precautions by putting no parking signs (“No Parking Signs” in these areas should be taken as advisories, cars will not be towed) or barricades near flood prone intersections. Please do not drive around barricades.

These intersections 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

Please report flooded intersections and clogged drain inlets by calling the NHSA Hotline at 866.689.3970.

Discounted Garage Parking

Residents are encouraged to move their cars from flood prone areas. Due to the predicted storm, a special rate of $5 per 24 hour period is being offered in Garages B (28 2nd Street) and D (215 Hudson Street) to residents with a valid Resident On-Street Parking Permit or Temporary Parking Permit, beginning at 5 pm on Thursday, July 8 through 5 pm Saturday, July 10. In addition, Hoboken residents with disabilities who possess either a handicapped license plate or hang tag for their permitted vehicle may also park in the Midtown garage (371 4th Street) for the same reduced rate. Garage space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Regular rates apply at other times. Residents who have a valid Resident On-Street Parking Permit or Temporary Parking Permit are reminded that overnight parking (6pm to 8am) is available at a rate of $5.00 in Garages B, D and Midtown every day of the year.

Limit Travel

If you do not have to travel, stay home and do not drive. If you must travel, use mass transit.

Street Cleaning suspended on Friday

Street cleaning enforcement will be suspended on Friday, July 9. Meters and all other parking rules and regulations will also remain in effect.

Emergency Operations Center in Effect

The Emergency Operations Center will be operational beginning Thursday, July 8 at 5 PM with volunteers from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Residents can call the CERT Hotline at 201-420-5621. For emergencies, please call the Hoboken Police Department at 201-420-2100.

Be Hoboken Ready

Residents are encouraged to prepare for Tropical Storm Elsa by reviewing the Hoboken Ready website and flyer available in in English and Spanish.

Please monitor local forecasts for additional advisories, watches, and warnings. Residents are encouraged to monitor the City’s Twitter (twitter.com/cityofhoboken) and Facebook (facebook.com/hoboken) or sign up to receive email or text updates by visiting www.hobokennj.gov/alerts.

Learn how Hoboken and NHSA prepare for, respond to, and recover from intense rainfall storms. Learn about Hoboken’s efforts to mitigate rainfall flooding.

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