Flash Flood Watch Issued For Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch is in effect for Somerset County from 4 p.m. Tuesday through 2 a.m. Wednesday.

Localized rainfall of one to three inches is likely during this time as a line of intense thunderstorms is expected to move into the region from the northwest late this afternoon and this evening, according to the NWS.

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Adding this to the rainfall received this past weekend, flash flooding may occur and effect roadways, streams and creeks, and areas with poor drainage.

Here is a look at the upcoming forecast:

Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 88. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 61. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. 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. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday: Showers likely. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Friday Night: Showers. Patchy fog. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

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