Thunderstorms, Damaging Winds In North Jersey Forecast: See Timing

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A Hazardous Weather Outlook, issued for North Jersey until 8 p.m. Wednesday, calls for gusty thunderstorms and high heat.

"Thunderstorm development is expected this afternoon and evening with a cold frontal passage," the outlook says. "A severe thunderstorm is possible, with damaging winds the main threat."

Temperatures are expected to plummet from the 96 degrees reached on Tuesday to the high 50s on Wednesday night, said the National Weather Service.

The NWS says that for the area, showers are likely between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., with a thunderstorm possible. Winds may gust as high as 23 MPH. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

A high temperature of 93 is expected, with a low around 57 at night.

The skies can change rapidly, so use the links below to see the radar and more.

Local Links To Track Storms

• Keep an eye on the radar here.
  
• Check out the Accuweather Minutecast here.
• See a current map of all watches and warnings in New Jersey here.
  
• The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) keeps us informed about larger weather events. Follow them here.

Updated NWS forecasts, watches, and warnings in each county:

• Bergen County here
• Essex County here
• Hudson County here

What about the rivers? This NWS map of the United States will show the potential for river flooding.