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Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey
Nor'easter: Sleet, Freezing Rain Combo – Not Snow – Will Be The Problem In North Jersey A combination of sleet and freezing rain could cause serious trouble when a hit-and-run Nor'easter clips North Jersey on Thursday, the area's local weather expert says. Rush-hour driving will get treacherous in some areas late Thursday afternoon into the evening, said meteorologist Joe Cioffi. So motorists need to stay alert and build in extra time getting to their destinations, he said. “This is especially true since the last time anyone drove in winter precipitation was back in March,” Cioffi said. “So everyone will likely be a bit rusty.” Be sure to have your ice scraper handy – and dr…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Responders Rescue 100+ From Flooded Fairview Industrial Park Responders Rescue 100+ From Flooded Fairview Industrial Park
Responders Rescue 100+ From Flooded Fairview Industrial Park Firefighters rescued more than 100 people from a flooded Fairview industrial park on Tuesday. Responders used a backhoe and a High Water Rescue Vehicle brought by Ridgefield firefighters to evacuate the industrial park at 815 Fairview Avenue, Fairview Police Chief Martin Kahn said. Rain swelled creeks fed by the Hackensack River, flooding the area just off Broad Avenue.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
Little Falls Woman Seeks New Car After Old One Gets Flooded In Storm Little Falls Woman Seeks New Car After Old One Gets Flooded In Storm
Little Falls Woman Seeks New Car After Old One Gets Flooded In Storm A Little Falls woman is turning to the community for help after her car was flooded in last weekend's torrential rain storm. More than $3,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe page launched by Kellie Rose Kientz as of Wednesday evening. A nearby car dealership was in disarray after a rushing torrent of muddy water sent vehicles crashing into one another. "The car was under water," Kientz said on the page. "By next morning was completely full of mud and would not start." CLICK HERE TO DONATE.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Gov. Murphy Declares State Of Emergency In North Jersey Following Torrential Rains Gov. Murphy Declares State Of Emergency In North Jersey Following Torrential Rains
Gov. Murphy Declares State Of Emergency In North Jersey Following Torrential Rains Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed Executive Order 33 declaring a state of emergency in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic counties as a result of this past weekend’s torrential rains. The order allows for the extension of state resources, as necessary and as requested into communities most directly impacted by flooding. “There is no doubt that parts of our state have received nothing less than historic amounts of rain, and some communities received an entire month’s worth in just a few hours,” Murphy said.  “This will allow us to focus resources into the most impacted areas, …

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Eye Of The Storm: Morning Update As Dangerous Nor'easter Arrives Eye Of The Storm: Morning Update As Dangerous Nor'easter Arrives
Eye Of The Storm: Morning Update As Dangerous Nor'easter Arrives Taconic Closure, I-684 Crash Among Numerous Incidents On Slick Roadways Projected Snowfall Totals Increase A dangerous Nor'easter will hit the tristate area from Thursday night into Saturday morning, bringing with it something of everything: Snow, heavy rain, damaging winds that could cause power outages and possible flooding. Here's a look at the timeline of the storm: Friday morning: Rain will mix with snow and be all snow at times farther north. Temperatures will fall during the day Friday into the low 30s during the afternoon, with winds between 25 and 30 miles per hour, gusting to as…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Eye On The Storm: A Look At Timing For Dangerous Nor'easter Eye On The Storm: A Look At Timing For Dangerous Nor'easter
Eye On The Storm: A Look At Timing For Dangerous Nor'easter Click here for an updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fierce Nor'easter Nears A dangerous Nor'easter will hit the tristate area from Thursday night into Saturday morning, bringing with it some snow, heavy rain, damaging winds that could cause power outages and possible flooding. Here's a look at the timeline of the storm: Thursday evening: Rain arrives, mainly after 7 p.m. with up to an inch of accumulation possible overnight Friday morning: Rain will mix with snow and be all snow at times farther north. Temperatures will fall during the day Friday into the low 30s during…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Eye On The Storm: Heavy Rain, Dense Fog, Flooding Possible Through Evening Eye On The Storm: Heavy Rain, Dense Fog, Flooding Possible Through Evening
Eye On The Storm: Heavy Rain, Dense Fog, Flooding Possible Through Evening A slow-moving storm system making its way through the area will continue to bring locally heavy rain that may produce flooding and poor drainage through Sunday evening. In addition, areas of dense fog may develop late this afternoon and evening, reducing visibilities to less than a quarter mile at times, the National Weather Service says. Periods of rain could be heavy at times and be accompanied by patchy fog. Sunday's high will be in the mid-40s. Rain and fog will continue until around midnight. Monday will be partly sunny with a high in the low 40s. Check back to Daily Voice for updat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Super Soaker: Downpours Could Cause Flash Flooding Super Soaker: Downpours Could Cause Flash Flooding
Super Soaker: Downpours Could Cause Flash Flooding It's one wet mess. A storm bringing drenching rain with downpours and a chance of flash flooding has arrived, and the question now is how long will it last? Moderate to heavy rain may produce urban and poor drainage flooding from late Saturday through Sunday night, especially in areas farther south, said the National Weather Service. There is also a low chance for minor flooding on some of the flashier rivers and streams across northeast New Jersey, the lower Hudson Valley, and southern Connecticut. Any flooding impacts will be highly dependent on the location of heaviest rainfall. Rain, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Snow Showers Will Be Followed By Heavy Rain, Chance Of Flooding Snow Showers Will Be Followed By Heavy Rain, Chance Of Flooding
Snow Showers Will Be Followed By Heavy Rain, Chance Of Flooding There could be some slick conditions during the Friday evening commute with light snow and snow showers now falling in parts of the area.Little or no accumulation is expected. A new storm system will move through the area late Saturday afternoon through Sunday night, but temperatures will be warm enough -- in the upper 40s during the day and lower 40s at night -- to ensure all rain will fall. But there will be lots of it, with up to 1-2 inches possible as the front will bring abundant moisture and waves of low pressure to the area. There is also a limited chance for minor flooding on some …

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by Joe Lombardi