Flash Flooding, Severe Thunderstorms Expected For New Jersey

Flash flooding could hit the area Tuesday since severe thunderstorms and strong winds are expected, according to the National Weather Service.

The NWS has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, saying showers and thunderstorms will likely produce heavy rain, leading to localized flash flooding.

There is also a slight risk of severe thunderstorms Tuesday night and on Wednesday.

AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dave Dombek said that, while the majority of these storms will not be severe, a few communities could be hit with flooding downpours and strong gusty winds from the upper mid-Atlantic to New York.

Here is the forecast:

Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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