Weather
By MALIK A. LYONS
February 23, 2026
SOMERSET, NJ - As snow cleanup operations continue across the township, Franklin officials are reminding residents that parking is strictly prohibited on all township roadways during snowstorms and until plowing operations are complete.In an advisory issued at 8 a.m. Sunday, the township said ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Snow has been falling across Franklin Township since early Sunday morning as a major winter storm continues to impact the area, bringing hazardous travel conditions and prompting officials to urge residents to remain off the roads.According to the National Weather Service, snow is ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township is preparing for what officials expect to be one of the most severe winter storms the community has experienced in several years, according to an update issued by Mayor Phillip D. Kramer, MD, as the National Weather Service forecasts significant snowfall, bitter ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Residents across Franklin Township and Somerset County are being urged to prepare for a significant winter storm expected to impact the area late Saturday into Sunday, bringing heavy snow, icy conditions, and hazardous travel.According to AccuWeather, the storm system is expected to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - As a snowstorm continued to move through Franklin Township on Sunday, township officials reminded residents that parking is prohibited on all township roadways during snow events to allow plows and emergency vehicles to operate safely.Under the township’s Prohibited Parking During ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Heavy snow was falling across Franklin Township around 1:17 p.m. Saturday, reducing visibility to about 1 mile, according to AccuWeather. Temperatures hovered near 32 degrees, with very high humidity of 97 percent, creating wet, slushy conditions on roads and sidewalks.AccuWeather ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Snow began falling in Franklin Township around 9 a.m. today, marking the start of a two-part winter weather pattern expected to impact the area through the MLK Day weekend, according to AccuWeather.AccuWeather forecasts that a clipper system will move through the region Saturday, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - With a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 3 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday, township officials are again reminding residents that parking is prohibited on all township roadways during snowstorms, as a developing winter system is expected to bring snow and icy conditions to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township is in for a bitterly cold start followed by a messy winter afternoon and evening, according to the latest AccuWeather forecast, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 3 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday. Overnight, temperatures will drop into the 20s, with ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — While residents saw a brief round of snow earlier today, forecasts show no white Christmas in store for Franklin Township unless conditions change, according to AccuWeather. On Tuesday, Dec. 23, periods of snow with little or no accumulation are expected to transition to ...
UDATE: Jacques Ln is now open.SOMERSET, NJ — Jacques Lane remains closed between South Middlebush Road and Canal Road due to icy road conditions and will remain shut down until further notice, according to a township alert. According to AccuWeather, up to an additional inch of snow is possible ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect as a snowstorm is expected to impact Franklin Township beginning Saturday evening and continuing into Sunday, according to AccuWeather.Snow is forecast to begin around 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and taper off by approximately 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — With a winter storm expected to impact the area this weekend, township officials are reminding residents that parking is prohibited on all township roadways during snowstorms, and the Franklin Township Police Department will strictly enforce the Prohibited Parking During ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Franklin Township residents can expect a mostly quiet start to the weekend before winter weather moves in Saturday night, according to AccuWeather.Friday, Dec. 12, will be breezy in the morning, followed by plenty of sunshine throughout the day. High temperatures are ...
SOMERSET, NJ - AccuWeather forecasts a biting cold on Friday night, but a sunny Saturday — perfect for Small Business Saturday. Rain moves in Sunday, bringing a soggy end to the weekend.Tonight (Fri., Nov. 28): Expect a real chill — skies mostly cloudy with some breaks of sun early, and a low near ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey beginning Sunday evening, October 12, through Monday, October 13, as a powerful Nor’easter brings heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding across the state.Franklin Township officials issued a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A powerful coastal storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and major coastal flooding to parts of New Jersey and Delaware through Monday, according to the National Weather Service’s Mount Holly Forecast Office.Forecasters say moderate to major tidal flooding is very ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Crews worked through the night to clear storm damage across Franklin Township, reopening several key roadways, though new closures remain in place Sunday morning.According to alerts from the Franklin Township Police Department and Montgomery Township officials:River Road (CR-533) in ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Police Department is responding to a high volume of calls this afternoon as downed trees and power lines have been reported throughout the township.Authorities urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel while crews work to address hazardous conditions and clear ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of New Jersey, including Somerset County, until 8 p.m. Saturday.Forecasters warn that showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon, mainly before 4 p.m., with another round possible after 5 p.m. Some ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township residents can expect a steamy stretch of weather heading into the weekend, according to AccuWeather.Friday kicks things off with partly sunny skies and high humidity. Temperatures will climb to around 89 degrees before dipping to about 69 overnight. It’s a warm, ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch through late tonight for Somerset County and several surrounding areas.Forecasters say slow-moving showers and thunderstorms could bring 1 to 3 inches of rain per hour, with isolated areas possibly receiving up to 6 inches if ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Severe storms, a tornado threat and flash flooding warnings are sweeping through Somerset and surrounding New Jersey counties on Thursday afternoon, according to multiple alerts issued by the National Weather Service.An alert was issued by the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - If you stepped outside today and felt the air wrap around you like a damp blanket, you weren’t alone. The heat has returned to Franklin in full force, bringing with it thick humidity and a forecast that reads like a warning label: keep water close, stay shaded, and don’t trust a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - If the air felt thick today, you’re not imagining it—Franklin is stepping into a stretch of summer weather that’s equal parts sunshine and sweat, with a thunderstorm or two waiting in the wings. The weekend will bring all the hallmarks of a classic New Jersey July: rising heat, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for southeastern Somerset County and northwestern Middlesex County until 10:45 p.m. tonight, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly.At 6:46 p.m., Doppler radar tracked severe thunderstorms dumping heavy rain across the warned ...
UPDATE: Open Roadways: Amwell/Demott, Weston Canal/287, Weston Canal/Weston, Amwell/Mettlers, Bennetts/South Middlebush, & Franklin Blvd/Fuller road are now OPEN to trafficSOMERSET, NJ - As heavy rain continues to fall across Somerset County, several roads in Franklin Township are now flooded ...
UPDATE: FLASH FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FOR FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP UNTIL 10:30 PMSOMERSET, NJ - The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning that now includes eastern Somerset County — putting Franklin Township specifically under alert — in addition to southeastern ...
SOMERSET, NJ - If the weather had a mood, this weekend would be heavy and restless. Franklin is heading into a stretch of classic New Jersey summer—high heat, thick humidity, and the ever-present chance of a storm rolling in just when you thought it might not.Friday gives us a bit of a breather.
SOMERSET, NJ—The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Somerset County, including Franklin Township, until 12:00 a.m. Thursday.Issued at 5:30 p.m., the watch warns of the potential for severe storms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and frequent lightning as a ...