Wind Advisory In Effect In Union County Until Monday Evening

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Following a day of rain on Sunday, Monday will be clear but windy, the National Weather Service says. On Sunday night, the NWS issued a wind advisory until Monday at 6 p.m. for northeast New Jersey (including Union County), southern Connecticut, and southeast New York.

They predict "West winds 20 to 30 m.p.h. with gusts 45 to 55 m.p.h. A few gusts up to 60 m.p.h. may be possible. The strongest winds are expected late tonight into Monday morning."

Similar windy weather this past week led to brief power outages in parts of North Jersey. (Check the PSE&G outage map here.)

"Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the NWS says. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."

They advise, "Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects."

The forecast for Union County

The forecast is:

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 m.p.h., with gusts as high as 43 m.p.h.
• Monday night: Clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 8 m.p.h. becoming calm in the evening.
• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming south 6 to 11 m.p.h. in the morning.

Rain is expected to return Wednesday.

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