Weekend Nor’easter Timeline from Morris County Office of Emergency Management’s Emergency Operations Center

Timeline & Overview

Saturday Morning: Isolated rain showers begin to develop statewide, with winds increasing to 10–15 mph.

Saturday Night: Light rain becomes more widespread. Coastal areas will begin to see sustained winds around 25 mph late Saturday night, with those winds reaching Morris County by sunrise Sunday.

Sunday:

Morning: Moderate to heavy rain arrives, with gusts increasing to 35 mph.

Evening into Overnight: Peak wind gusts of 45–50 mph possible across Morris County.

Monday: Rain continues through the morning with lighter showers lingering into Monday night. Winds gradually decrease below 30 mph by late afternoon.

Tuesday: Conditions improve with diminishing winds and clearing skies.

Rainfall Totals

Morris County: Around 1.5 inches of total rainfall expected.

Statewide: 1–2 inches for much of New Jersey, with locally higher amounts (up to 3 inches) near the coast.

Main Concerns

Localized flooding in low-lying, urban, and poor drainage areas—especially during heavier rainfall on Sunday afternoon.

Coastal flooding, higher tides, and wave action along coastal regions.

An elevated rip current risk for coastal visitors.

We are in communication with our Jersey Central Power & Light partners and will be working with them throughout the weekend to monitor the power grid and prioritize any significant outage issues. In addition, we’ll be coordinating our deployment and support efforts with the Morris County Communication's Center, Morris County Sheriff’s Office and the Morris County Fire Mutual Aid Coordinator’s MACs for any mutual aid requests.

Please monitor local forecasts throughout the weekend, avoid flooded roadways, and secure loose outdoor items before winds increase on Sunday.

Stay safe, stay informed.