How will Hurricane Erin impact South Jersey? NWS issues flooding, rip current alerts

Amidst Hurricane Erin, a slew of weather alerts have been issued. Although the hurricane has yet to directly affect New Jersey, many weather alerts have popped up for South Jersey along the shoreline and in the Atlantic Ocean waters. Back to...

Flash Flood Warnings Issued in New Jersey and New York Amid Storms

Newark, New Jersey — A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of New Jersey and New York as storms move through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the warning around 6:15 p.m. on Sunday for southern Essex County, Hudson...

Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Cape May County Until Monday Night

Drivers in Cape May County should allow extra time for travel, avoid closed roads, and never attempt to drive through flooded areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a coastal flood advisory for Cape May County in New Jersey, in...

Hurricane Erin Tracker: Monster Storm Fuels Life-Threatening Rip Currents, Coastal Flood Warnings Issued - Top 10 Things to Know

A woman poses for photos next to a Puerto Rican flag along the beach in Condado, Puerto Rico, as Hurricane Erin approaches, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo) Hurricane Erin rapidly reintensified into a sprawling Category 4...

Flash flood warning in effect for parts of New Jersey, New York

First Alert Weather: Mid 90s, storm risk on humid Sunday in NYC area - 8.17.25 First Alert Weather: Mid 90s, storm risk on humid Sunday in NYC area - 8.17.25 04:32 A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of New Jersey and New York as...

First Alert Weather: Flash flood warning in New York, New Jersey - 8/17/25

Update: Flood warning previously issued for Bucks County will expire at 4 a.m.

The warning was in place for Bucks County. "The Flood Warning will expire at 4 a.m. early this morning for Northwestern Burlington, Northwestern Camden, Southeastern Bucks, Southeastern Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. Flood waters have...

Ohio protects polluters, not people, from climate costs and crisis: Leila Atassi

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio likes to think of itself as a place apart — a pocket of serenity in a country battered by hurricanes, wildfires and drought. Our summers can be muggy and our winters long, but the world’s most headline-grabbing climate...

70 years after Hurricane Diane, is the Lehigh Valley better prepared for major floods?

For people living along the Delaware River, 1955 has become the measuring stick for flooding and property damage. The highwater mark of 43.7 feet at Easton caused by Hurricane Diane on Aug. 18-19, 1955, remains a record. But it is not alone. A...

Burlington and Camden counties placed under a flood warning until early Monday morning due to persistent rainfall

At 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service released a flood warning in effect until Monday at 4 a.m. for Burlington and Camden counties. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected for portions of...

Flash flood warnings issued as severe thunderstorms hit N.J.

A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of Burlington County on Sunday evening as severe thunderstorms hit the state. The warning runs through 10:15 p.m. “Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen,” the National Weather Service said...

Trump’s climate deregulations endanger N.J.’s health and future | Opinion

By John McKeon When future generations of Americans look back and ask themselves where we went wrong in the existential fight against climate change, they will see this moment as a critical turning point. The Trump administration has announced its...

Flash flood warning issued for Bucks County

A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 10:01 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17. This warning applies to Burlington, Camden, Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. The NWS warns: "Turn around, doN't drown...

Insane energy policies are set to burn Democrats in New Jersey, New York

New York’s state Public Service Commission just OK’d big National Grid rate increases that’ll hike many upstate utility bills by $600 a year — fueling outrage Democrats will soon feel. Downstate, Con Edison is seeking an 11.4% hike to electric...

N.J. weather: Flash flood warning issued for 3 counties as severe thunderstorms hit state

A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of three New Jersey counties on Sunday evening as severe thunderstorms hit parts of the state. The flash flood warning has been issued for Essex, Hudson, and Union counties until 9:15 p.m. “Doppler...

The water is finally safe to drink for these 77K N.J. residents, but thousands more are still waiting

The Passaic Valley Water Commission on Friday lifted the boil water advisory for parts of Paterson, though it remains in effect in Haledon, North Haledon and Prospect Park. The commission estimates that tap water is now safe to drink for about...

New Jersey BPU expands utility bill credits as electricity rates rise

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities took action to help Garden State ratepayers deal with the rising cost of electricity. The board formally approved $100 utility bill credits announced by Gov. Phil Murphy and other top state Democrats in...

Cave exploration available in New Jersey

Though South Jersey is no stranger to beautiful sights in its array of beaches and waterfront views, sometimes a change of scenery is needed. Luckily, New Jersey is full of diverse landscapes. These include forests, mountains and even caves. While...

ALERT: National Weather Service Warns of Steamy Sunday in Newark

Newark By: Richard L. Smith My family and friends in Newark began their Sunday morning with comfortable temperatures in the low 70s, but forecasters warn that New Jersey’s largest city is on track for another day of sweltering summer heat....

New Jersey steps back in time with a new record store

I am so pleased to hear that a brand-new record store will open, specializing in both new and used vinyl records, compact discs, limited audio equipment, and a collection of music-inspired gifts. The Sharp Notes opening in NJ The Sharp Notes will...