Flood Advisory In Effect In Ocean County

Heavy rain falling across southern New Jersey has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flood advisory for several areas including Ocean County.

Forecasters said rain has been falling at the rate of a third to two-thirds of an inch per hour, causing minor flooding especially in areas where there is poor drainage and the potential for small streams to rise rapidly, they said.

By 8 a.m. nearly 2 inches of rain had fallen in some spots, and total rainfall was expected to be 3 to 3.5 inches, forecasters said.

The flood advisory is expected to remain in effect until about 1:15 p.m., the National Weather Service said.

Authorities urge motorists to exercise caution and not drive through flooded roads due to the risk of flash flooding.

Rain is expected to fall throughout the day, with thunderstorms possible Monday afternoon, before tapering off overnight. Rain is predicted for Tuesday night into Wednesday as well, with a 60 percent chance of rainfall in the early hours and tapering off by later in the morning.

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