Storm Ian And The Caldwells: 29 MPH Winds, Inch Of Rain In Forecast

THE CALDWELLS, NJ — The latest forecast for the Caldwells shows that more than an inch of rain could fall throughout Saturday, with wind gusts as high as 29 m.p.h. the next day.

Major activities planned around the county this weekend have already been postponed.

While Storm Ian won't smash into New Jersey from the sea like Superstorm Sandy did 10 years ago, a storm that weakens over land can still bring heavy wind and rain, as with the fatal Tropical Depression Ida only one year ago.

A potential rainfall map from the National Hurricane Center for the next three days stretches to the New York City area.

The local National Weather Service forecast for Caldwell Airport says:

Saturday morning: Rain likely, mainly after 5 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Rain, mainly before 2 p.m. Steady temperature around 54. Northeast wind 10 to
14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Forecast Links And Tropical Storm Ian Tracking

• Click here for the latest NWS forecast from Caldwell Airport.
• Here are the various Storm Ian maps from the National Hurricane Center.

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