Newark Winter Storm Updates: Code Blue, Flood Warnings, Parking

NEWARK, NJ — Buckle up, Newark. The winter of 2021 isn’t done with the city, yet.

Forecasters continued to warn of ugly weather and potentially treacherous conditions throughout New Jersey on Thursday, including Newark. Read More: Winter Storm Impacts In Essex County (Here's What's Happening)

The recent turn of weather comes after multiple storms in the past weeks, which have dumped snow across the area.

In Newark, city officials activated a “Code Blue” for Thursday, Feb. 18, through Friday, Feb. 19. The Code Blue status, which is called when the forecast dips below a certain temperature, will end on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 8 a.m.

Newark officials reminded residents that there are emergency shelters operating during the extreme cold weather. For more information about sheltering services, contact the shelters listed below or the Office of Homeless Services at: (973) 877-9481, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Newark Department of Public Safety released an advisory in advance of the storm forecast. Officials stated:

"Residents are asked to be mindful of the city’s “No Parking on Snow Covered Roads” regulations due to the expected snowfall. Signs have been posted on streets throughout the City of Newark to notify motorists of the streets designated for no parking during snowstorms.

"These regulations are essential to the removal/plowing of snow and salting operations and to allow emergency vehicles to pass. Whenever possible, off-street parking is recommended during snowstorms. That may mean partnering with a neighbor to use their driveway.

"Please click here for a list of streets designated for No Parking. Click here for a list of streets to avoid due to flooding. This link can be found at the Department of Public Safety’s website: www.newarkpdonline.org. Click Police Division, Media Room and Weather.

"The Department of Public Safety is coordinating responses to burglar alarms, flooding conditions and other weather-related incidents through the combined use of Police, Fire and Office of Emergency Management Personnel. Special attention should be given to unsecured outdoor furniture, awnings, refuse and building materials. For fire safety, please utilize flashlights, instead of candles, should you lose electricity due to this weather event.

"Please call: 973-733-6000 for non-emergency weather related matters. Dial 911 for emergencies."

Newark city officials issued an additional plea to residents on Thursday afternoon, asking them to avoid parking on snow-covered streets and not to leave furniture in the roads to "hold" parking spots.

"We ask that if you have a driveway, please park your cars there," officials said. "Parking spots should not be held with any type of furniture – this will hinder us from being able to plow efficiently. Again, please remove any furniture being used to hold parking spots on the street."

Here’s the latest forecast for Newark, according to the National Weather Service:

Thursday - Snow. High near 28. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday Night - Snow. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday - Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday Night - A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

Sunday - Sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

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