Heavy Storms, Flash Flooding Expected In NJ Monday

More stormy weather is expected to hit New Jersey on Monday — enough to bring thunder and possible flash flooding.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the entire state, and a flash flood warning also has been issued from Bergen County all the way down to Cape May. Northwest Jersey was largely spared.

“However, the respite from the heavy rain will be brief, as another soaking storm is on the way for Monday,” AccuWeather Meteorologist Bill Deger said in a release.

The rain will spread from the central Appalachians to New England into Monday night. Heavy thunderstorms will erupt south of Washington, D.C., on Monday, according to the release.

“While widespread flooding is not expected, pockets of heavy rain will slow down commutes on some major highways,” Deger said in the release.

This includes stretches of Interstates 70, 76, 81, 84, 90 and 95. Standing water heightens the risk of vehicles hydroplaning when traveling at highway speeds. Motorists will also face reduced visibility due to downpours and spray from other vehicles, according to the release.

Airline passengers may encounter delays at the hubs in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City. The ripple effect from delays at these major airports could impact air travel elsewhere in the nation.

Here is the forecast:

Monday: Showers, mainly after 10am. High near 74. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

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