STORM WATCH: Flash flood warning issued in NJ as severe storm brings heavy rain and wind
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today, with some storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, torrential rainfall and localized flooding.
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A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Monmouth County until 4 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Ocean County until 4:15 p.m. Stay inside and away from windows.
A tornado watch is now in effect for most of New Jersey through 9 p.m. A watch means that conditions are increasingly favorable for tornadic activity in severe storms that develop throughout Saturday.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING in effect for central NJ. 1.5" of rain has fallen. Rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour are expected imminently. Flash flooding is beginning now. Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas.
This includes the following highways...
New Jersey Turnpike between exits 10 and 13.
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 44.
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 27 and 42.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 40 and 47.
Garden State Parkway between mile markers 126 and 134.
Wildfire smoke may also linger early in the day, leading to hazy skies before the rain arrives. Rainfall totals could approach an inch or two in some locations, and gusty winds may accompany the strongest storms. If you have outdoor plans, be prepared to move indoors quickly if warnings are issued.
Conditions improve dramatically on Sunday as sunshine returns with lower humidity. Dry weather continues into Monday before another round of showers and thunderstorms moves in by Tuesday and lingers into Wednesday.
Today: Showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be severe with damaging winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday: Sunny, less humid and much more comfortable. Highs in the mid-80s.
Monday: Sunny with pleasant summer weather. Highs in the lower to middle 80s.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid-80s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Highs in the lower to middle 80s.
Friday: Mostly sunny and warm. Highs in the mid-80s.
