High Wind Advisory - March 16, 2026

Published on March 16, 2026

Dear Residents,

In an effort to reduce litter scattered throughout the Township during high winds, the Montclair Department of Community Services (DCS) is issuing a High Wind Advisory for refuse and recycling, effective immediately for Monday, March 16, 2026.

Under this advisory, residents are asked not to place refuse or recycling at the curb until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17. DCS will begin collection at 7:00 a.m., allowing residents time in the morning to bring materials to the curb.

High wind advisory notices will be distributed through the Township alert system and posted on the Township website, social media, and TV34. In addition, Recycle Coach (link to Recycle Coach download page), Montclair’s collection notification app, will send alerts to subscribers reminding them to delay bringing refuse and recycling to the curb until 6:00 a.m.

Please see the advisory below from the National Weather Service. 

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY

WHAT: South winds 15–25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

WHERE: In New Jersey: Eastern Passaic, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic, and Western Union Counties. In New York: Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland Counties.

WHEN: Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

IMPACTS: Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may occur. Locally damaging wind gusts are possible with thunderstorms this evening into tonight. Additional updates will be issued through Special Weather Statements or Severe Thunderstorm Warnings if needed.