The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for portions of northeast NJ, including Union County, beginning Saturday morning through late Saturday night. Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday into Saturday night. Peak rainfall rates are expected to be between 1.5 and 2 inches per hour. Please remain vigilant and avoid traveling through flooded areas and do not drive around barriers. Do not drive through standing water. Keep children and pets away from fast-moving water.