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Flash Flood Watch Issued For Bergen And Passaic Counties
Flash flooding was rampant this weekend as heavy rain blanketed North Jersey. Cars were swept away and police pulled a bride out of a car.
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A flash flood warning is in effect until midnight Tuesday as more heavy rain could fall on North Jersey this week.
There is a 50 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms Monday, with the potential for heavy rain.
Rain showers and thunderstorms are likely after 1 a.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service is forecasting. Accumulations of between a quarter and a half inch of rain are possible.
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Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are possible Tuesday during the day. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Flash floods wreaked havoc on North Jersey roads this weekend, especially in flood zones like Wayne and Little Falls.
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Bogota Police rescued a bride and groom from floodwaters Saturday. (See related: Watch: Bogota Police Rescue Bride, Groom From Floodwaters)
Unbelievable videos show cars swept away by the New Jersey flash flooding on Saturday and piling on top of each other as bystanders watched. The Facebook and YouTube videos below show Wayne and little Falls. (See related: Shocking Videos Show Floating Cars In NJ Floods, Piling Up)
Little Falls first responders used a front-loader to rescue flood victims Saturday night. Wayne firefighters helped evacuate Little Falls residents ahead of the heavy rain that fell.
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Photo by the Paramus Police Department
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