Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Tornado Watch Issued For Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and a tornado watch in Somerset County on Monday night.

The severe thunderstorm warning is issued through 8:30 p.m. on Monday.

Storms could bring 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail which can result in damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines, according to the NWS.

A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 11 p.m. on Monday for Somerset County.

"For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building," according to the NWS.

A watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado in or near the area. A warning means that storms are imminent or occurring in the warned area.

Here is a look at the weather ahead:

Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Patchy fog after 1 a.m. Low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

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