Hurricane season is officially upon us, and Northern New Jersey is in for some wet weather this week. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch and a flood watch for over 17 New Jersey counties, including Hudson. This comes just a day after Hurricane Debby (which has now been demoted to Tropical Storm Debby) hit the coast of Florida on Monday, August 5th. Debby isn’t set to arrive in New Jersey until later this week, but excess moisture in the air will likely exacerbate today’s and tomorrow’s storms. Read on for what to know and how to prepare for the upcoming thunderstorms in New Jersey.
Tuesday + Wednesday
Hudson County and various other parts of New Jersey are currently under flood watch and severe thunderstorm watch, as issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). Per NJ.com, “the first batches of rain will be triggered by storm systems forming along a cold front that’s moving from the north and west, forecasters said, noting the front is expected to stall out near the Mid-Atlantic coast.” This means that these storms are separate from Debby, which currently looms over the Georgia coast, but “tropical moisture from Debby will interact with the stationary front in the Northeast and likely generate heavy rainfall,” according to the NWS.
As such, Hudson County residents should expect to see heavy rains, high winds, and possibly hail. Flash flooding is also a possibility on saturated streets and streets near rivers and streams. These conditions were predicted to start at 2PM today and last through Wednesday morning.
The City of Hoboken released a Nixle alert informing residents that City events and programs are canceled, but street cleaning will continue as scheduled. The City of Hoboken urges residents to “avoid flood-prone areas. Intense rainfall of greater than 0.8 inches per hour could result in flooding in low-lying areas.” You can read the full alert here.
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The Deal with Debby
Hurricane Debby first arrived in the Big Bend region of Florida as a Category 1 Hurricane. The storm produced up to 80mph winds with up to five deaths, according to NBC News. Debby has since been downgraded to a Tropical Storm — which means wind speeds have gone down — and looms over South Carolina and Georgia. The two states currently face intense rainfall.
Per NJ.com, Debby is predicted to arrive in New Jersey by Saturday morning (August 10th). Accordingly, Debby will again downgrade to a Tropical Depression — which means even lower wind speeds — but significant rainfall is still in the forecast.
How to Prepare
Despite Debby’s demotion to Tropical Depression, it’s important to stay alert and prepare accordingly. We have a list of to-dos you can check out here. We also have some tips on what to do if your home floods in Hudson County here. Be sure to sign up for the City of Hoboken’s Nixle alerts for the latest from town officials. See some emergency contact numbers below.
Emergency Contact Numbers
- Hoboken City Hall: 201-420-2000
- Hoboken Fire Department: 201-420-2004
- Hoboken Police Department: 201-420-2100
- City of Hoboken Police Department Ambulance Corps: 201-420-2135
- North Hudson Sewerage Authority: 201-963-6043
- American Red Cross: 973-797-3300
- PSEG (toll-free): 800-436-7734
- FEMA: 800-621-3362
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Iron Bodyfit Opens First New Jersey Location in Hoboken
A fitness studio with locations in New York City, Florida, and various international cities recently opened its first New Jersey outpost in Hoboken. Iron Bodyfit, which specializes in Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), made its debut on Saturday, February 15th at 104 Hudson Street, Floor 5. Read on for what we know about Iron Bodyfit's arrival in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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Opening in Hoboken
Iron Bodyfit shared with The Hoboken Girl in late January that the fitness studio would be opening in early February. Per an Instagram post, Iron Bodyfit is now open in the Mile Square as of Saturday, February 15th, 2025. The new studio is located in Hoboken at 104 Hudson Street Floor 5. This marks the fitness chain's first location in New Jersey, with others in New York City, Florida, Canada, Australia, Africa, and various European countries.
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“The launch of our first studio in New Jersey is a significant milestone for the Iron Bodyfit family,” Hadri Jaffal, Founder and CEO of Iron Bodyfit, said in a press release ahead of the opening. “Our mission has always been to make health and wellness more accessible, and this new location in Hoboken exemplifies our commitment to helping even more people lead healthier, more active lives with ease and efficiency.”
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The Hoboken studio is run by franchise partners Dellavone Taylor-Lewis and Briana Holdip.
“This is more than just a workout — it’s a way to transform how people think about health and fitness,” Taylor-Lewis said in a press release. “Our goal is to make wellness feel achievable for everyone. Hoboken residents will love the convenience, efficiency, and results.”
“Hoboken’s energy and diversity inspire us,” Holdip said in a press release. “Our studio isn’t just offering workouts; it’s creating a space where individuals can feel supported in their wellness journeys. We’re excited to see those positive changes ripple across the community.”
About Iron Bodyfit
Iron Bodyfit is an "EMS training franchise." EMS stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation, which involves the simultaneous stimulation of eight different muscle groups combined with exercises taught by EMS technicians. Benefits of EMS training include weight loss, firming, toning, cellulite loss, and chronic pain reduction. Per the website, just 25 minutes of EMS training is the equivalent of four hours of physical activity.
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Other benefits of working out at an Iron Bodyfit gym include showers — and some free beverages and dried fruits for hydration and carbohydrates.
Since its inception in 2015 in France, Iron Bodyfit has expanded to 11 countries, with over 200 studio locations worldwide.
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Hudson County locals can schedule a free trial session at Iron Bodyfit's new Hoboken location on the website. Call 862-860-9387 or email [email protected] with any questions or for more information.
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