Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued In North Jersey

NEW JERSEY— A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for northeastern Sussex County and will remain in effect until 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and downpours are expected for parts of New Jersey on Tuesday, with the greatest risk coming during the afternoon and evening hours.

The threat of severe weather has expanded northward across New Jersey, with the entire area now under a Level 1 of 5 Marginal Risk for isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, while locally heavy rain could also cause flooding in some areas.

The storms are expected to develop mainly after 5 p.m., with additional rounds of rain and thunderstorms possible overnight.

The latest forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Skies will turn mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 68 degrees.

Rainfall totals generally could range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch.

The primary severe-weather threat is damaging wind gusts, although isolated stronger storms could also produce torrential rain and flash flooding.

Tuesday will remain hot and humid, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to mid-90s across parts of the state. Humidity could make it feel like the upper 90s to around 100 degrees.

Forecasters warn that heavy rain could continue into Wednesday, including during the morning commute.

Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Wednesday night and into Thursday as a stalled front remains near the I-78 and I-80 corridors.

Thursday could again bring strong to severe thunderstorms as a cold front pushes through the region.