Tornadoes, Floods, Hail Possible During Storms, Says Weather Statement For Essex County

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service for Essex County on Monday said tornadoes and "large hail" may come to the region.

The forecast was severe enough that one North Jersey town, Summit, announced an early dismissal for 1 p.m.

"Thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front on Monday have the potential to produce damaging winds. Large hail and an isolated tornado may also be possible," says the statement for northeastern New Jersey.

At the same time, the National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Statement applicable to the hours between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. for eastern Essex and Union counties, and all of Hudson County.

While less than an inch of rain is expected to fall on North Jersey (as opposed to 7 inches or more than fell during Hurricane Ida), the downpour is expected to occur in a concentrated period of several hours on Monday.

The NWS expects "Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline" and warned against driving through floodwaters.

See the NWS forecast for the area here.

If you get an Essex County flooding or extreme weather photo, email Patch here.

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