First Alert Weather Day: Rain Arrives Overnight, Disrupting Morning Commute

Overnight Rain and Morning Commute Impact

• ⚠️ A First Alert Weather Day has been issued due to overnight rain that is expected to disrupt the morning routine.
• 🌧️ The rain, initially light, has the potential to become moderate to heavy at times, leading to ponding on roads.
• 📍 Areas from Elizabeth to Summit, Hackensack, and Yonkers are already experiencing some rain, with the intensity expected to pick up in the coming hours.
• 🏞️ While some sections of the Hudson Valley had snow earlier, the current focus is on the widespread rain.

Traffic Disruptions and Road Conditions

• 🚗 80 remains closed in both directions at Route 15 in Wharton, New Jersey, due to multiple sinkholes, with drivers advised to use Route 46 or Route 10.
• 💥 A crash has closed one lane on the South Major Deegan Expressway at 179th Street in the Bronx.
• 🚧 In Queens, a crash has blocked one lane on the northbound Cross Island Parkway at Lynen Boulevard, causing significant traffic backups.
• 🛣️ The westbound lanes of the LIE approaching the Grand Central Parkway are experiencing slowing traffic.

Driving Advice for Slick Roads

• 🚦 Drivers are advised to slow down due to poor driving conditions and the risk of hydroplaning.
• 🚗 It is crucial to give extra space to other vehicles, including trucks, on slick expressways and roads.
• ⏳ Commuters should budget extra time for their journeys this morning.
• 💧 Puddles are building on outer lanes and exit ramps, requiring caution when slowing down or navigating turns.