Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Somerset County on Monday due to the potential of large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain.

The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect from now through 8 p.m. Monday.

The afternoon weather is expected to be humid with severe afternoon thunderstorms bringing hail and damaging winds, according to Accuweather. Read More: Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, 60 MPH Winds In NJ Forecast

Multiple schools in the area including Hillsborough, Warren, Immaculate Conception School in Somerville, and Montgomery Township School District have either dismissed students early or canceled all afternoon and evening activities.

Here is a look at the upcoming forecast, according to National Weather Service:

Monday Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. High near 78. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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