Wednesday's storm is also expected to bring wind gusts up to 60 miles an hour and several inches of snow farther north.
WAYNE, N.J. -- New Jersey officials and residents are preparing heavy rain Wednesday, along with strong winds and flood concerns.The heaviest rainfall is expected during the evening commute from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The storm will start winding down after 9 p.m., but flood risks will remain as rivers swell and oceans reach high tide. Watch live team coverageFlood Watches are in effect for several counties, including by flood-prone rivers in Passaic, Essex and Bergen.
The river will likely reach that flood stage Thursday into Friday, with the water peaking Friday around 7.7 feet.First Alert Weather: Red Alert for heavy rain, strong wind and flood risks WednesdayThe winds are also a concern and could lead to power outages. The MTA banned empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks on seven bridges from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, and closed the pedestrian walkways on the bridges to the Rockaways.
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