Oradell Emergency Management

09/25/2026

💨🌧️ NOR'EASTER: WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT

A nor'easter will bring strong winds and steady rain to Oradell tonight through Sunday. Saturday will be the worst day.

💨 Wind Advisory: 2 PM Friday to 6 AM Sunday
💨 Gusts up to 45 mph Saturday and Saturday night
🌧️ 2 to 3 inches of rain through Sunday
🌳 Downed tree limbs, some downed trees, and scattered power outages possible
🌊 Road ponding and stream flooding in low-lying areas

Prepare before Saturday:
✅ Secure patio furniture, trash cans, and loose items
✅ Clear leaves from storm drains and gutters near your home
✅ Charge phones and keep flashlights ready
✅ Report power outages through the PSE&G app, or text OUT to 4PSEG (47734). Text REG to 4PSEG now to register your phone before the power goes out.
✅ Stay 30 feet away from downed wires. Call 911 if there is an immediate hazard.
✅ Never drive through flooded roads. Turn around.

Conditions improve Sunday afternoon. Showers and wind linger into Monday.

07/18/2026

07/17/2026

⛈️ SEVERE WEATHER THREAT
The National Weather Service has issued a briefing for Saturday, July 18, covering severe thunderstorm and flash flooding potential for our area. Peak threat window is Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening.

💨 Damaging wind gusts of 58+ mph possible
🌧️ Peak rainfall rates of 1.5 to 2 inches per hour
⚠️ A Flood Watch may be issued for our area
🌪️ An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out

What to do:
Avoid low-lying and poor drainage areas during heavy rain. Never drive through a flooded roadway, turn around. Secure loose outdoor furniture and lawn items before Saturday. Move to the lowest interior floor if a tornado warning is issued.

More info: weather.gov/okx

07/15/2026

Dangerous heat continues this afternoon while wildfire smoke from Canada drops air quality to unhealthy levels tonight.

🌡️ Heat index 100-104°F this afternoon
🌫️ Air quality drops to unhealthy (AQI 151-200) between 3-7 PM, possibly very unhealthy after sunset
🔥 Worst smoke event since June 2023
📅 Smoke may linger into Friday depending on the fires upstream in Ontario

What to do:

➡Limit outdoor activity and exertion from 3 PM through tonight
➡Close windows and run air conditioning to keep smoke out of your home
➡Check on elderly neighbors and anyone with heart or lung conditions
➡Check air quality at airnow.gov before going outside Thursday and Friday

07/05/2026

A major storm passed through Oradell on Saturday, July 4 around 8:30 PM, causing widespread downed trees and power outages throughout the borough.

📣The Oradell Senior Center will open at 8:00 AM today for residents who need a cool place to go or need to charge a phone.
📣Report individual power outages directly to PSEG by phone or through the PSEG app.
📣Report any structural damage to the Oradell Police Department.
📣Do not drive around barricades. Assume all downed power lines are live.
📣Trees fallen entirely on private property are the responsibility of the property owner. Contact a licensed tree contractor for removal.
📣Trees on borough or county property will be addressed by DPW based on priority, focused on restoring safe travel, maintaining emergency access, and clearing hazards involving utility wires.

07/01/2026

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Friday, with hot conditions continuing into the holiday weekend. This is a multi-day event with little overnight relief, so plan now to stay safe all week.

HERE'S THE OUTLOOK:

🌡️ Today (Wed): Heat index 100-110. Scattered evening storms possible.
🔥 Thursday & Friday: The peak. Heat index up to 115. Most dangerous days.
🌡️ Saturday (July 4): Still hot, 100-105. Plan holiday activities carefully.
🌙 Overnight: Lows only in the upper 70s to low 80s - little relief after dark.

HOW TO STAY SAFE ALL WEEK:
• Stay in air conditioning during peak hours (noon - 8 PM)
• Drink water throughout the day - avoid alcohol
• Check on elderly neighbors, especially those without AC
• Never leave kids or pets in vehicles
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
• Take frequent breaks in the shade if outdoors
• Know the signs of heat illness: dizziness, nausea, headache, confusion

County cooling centers are available for residents who need relief. Check Boro website for more.

This heat is serious. Pace yourself, hydrate, and look out for one another this week.

06/22/2026

🌧️ FLASH FLOOD THREAT + SEVERE THUNDERSTORM RISK

Heavy rainfall is expected Monday afternoon through Monday night. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds and an isolated tornado are also possible Monday evening.

🌧️ 3/4 to 2 inches of total rainfall expected - locally higher amounts possible

⛈️ Peak rainfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour - up to 2 inches per hour in isolated storms

⚡ Wind gusts in excess of 58 mph possible with severe storms

🌪️ Isolated tornado cannot be ruled out across SW Bergen County and lower NE NJ

What to do:

Avoid driving through flooded roads - turn around, do not drown
Stay off flooded paths, parks, and low-lying areas
Secure outdoor furniture and loose items before storms arrive
Sign up for OradellALERT at oradell.org for real-time notifications

Monitor updates at weather.gov/okx.

06/13/2026

🚨 FIFA World Cup Travel Advisory - Today, Saturday June 13 🚨

A FIFA World Cup match is being held at MetLife Stadium today with a 6:00 PM kickoff. Oradell residents should expect major travel impacts in the area of the stadium this afternoon and evening, whether traveling by train or by car.

🚆 NJ TRANSIT - Heading to the game?
➡️There is no direct train to the stadium
➡️Pascack Valley Line riders should take the train to Hoboken, then connect to stadium service
➡️A FIFA match ticket AND an NJ Transit rail ticket are required - purchase in advance through the NJ Transit app, no walk-up sales

🚆 NJ TRANSIT - Not going to the game?
➡️Pascack Valley trains will skip Secaucus Junction today between 1:25 and 5:14 PM
➡️Riders headed to NYC during that window should use PATH from Hoboken
➡️Expect crowded trains and schedule changes throughout the day

🚗 DRIVING
➡️Major delays are expected near the stadium on Route 3, Route 17, and the NJ Turnpike
➡️There is no public parking at the stadium

⚠️Plan ahead, allow extra time, and check 🔗 njtransit.com before you travel.

06/12/2026

🌡️ HEAT ADVISORY + SEVERE WEATHER THREAT

A Heat Advisory is in effect through 8 PM tonight. On top of the heat, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening.

🌡️ HEAT: Heat index values reaching 100-103°F this afternoon. Peak heat noon to 6 PM.
⛈️ SEVERE STORMS: Isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms 4 PM - 10 PM
💨 WIND: Gusts over 58 mph possible — downed trees and power outages
🌧️ FLASH FLOODING: Rainfall rates 1-2"/hr possible — localized flash flood threat
⚡ HAIL: Up to 1" hail possible with stronger storms

✅ STAY SAFE TODAY:
• Stay indoors and in air conditioning during peak heat hours (noon - 6 PM)
• Check on elderly neighbors and those without AC
• Never leave kids or pets in vehicles
• Stay hydrated — avoid strenuous outdoor activity
• If storms develop, get indoors immediately
• Avoid flooded roadways — turn around, don't drown

Monitor conditions this afternoon. Storms can develop quickly.

weather.gov/okx

06/08/2026

No Drone Zone: FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup matches mean strict No Drone Zones at all venues and fan festivals. The FAA has issued Temporary Flight Restrictions for every match. Flying a drone near a stadium is illegal.

Penalties are serious: fines up to $100,000, criminal charges, possible jail time, and confiscation. Federal, state, and local law enforcement have advanced anti-drone technology deployed and will find you.

Leave your drone at home.

See one where it does not belong? Report it to 911 or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

⬛🟥 Drones near stadiums? That is a red card.