Severe NJ Weather, 50-MPH Winds Possible As Forecast Gets Worse

The forecast just got worse for New Jersey as 50-mph winds could hit the region on Sunday evening and Monday morning and a flash-flood watch has been issued for two counties. Heavy rains and thunderstorms are also expected to pass through.

An isolated tornado is also possible, according to the National Weather Service.

Even Newark Liberty International Airport is taking heed:

The National Weather Service says two rounds of heavy rain are possible: The first one is expected Sunday evening, while a second round of heavy rain is possible after midnight.

This comes just a few days after the area received 1 to 2 inches of widespread rain, making the ground already very saturated. Any additional rain will quickly become runoff, according to the National Weather Service.

Here are the alerted areas:

The National Weather Service also has issued a hazardous weather outlook, saying the main threat will be damaging winds and heavy rainfall that could lead to areas of urban and poor drainage flooding, mostly after 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Here is what to expect:

• Windy conditions are expected Monday, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph possible. These gusts could hamper any clean-up efforts and knock down additional trees, especially any damaged in the overnight storms.
• All of eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and eastern Maryland have a threat for severe weather.
• An isolated tornado is also possible. Damaging straight-line winds will be a more widespread concern. However, should any tornadoes form, localized damage is possible.
• Heavy rain may produce urban and small stream flooding, resulting in widespread ponding on roadways, including at least the early stages of the Monday morning commute.
• The highest threat for this is in eastern PA and northern NJ given recent heavy rain in those areas, although all areas will likely receive a period of heavy rainfall. River flooding is a lesser concern, with larger rivers likely to remain in their banks.
• Severe weather at night is particularly dangerous. Be aware that the threat will peak late at night while most people are asleep and when severe weather is typically less common.

Here is the forecast:

• Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Areas of fog. Low around 57. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
• Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
• Monday night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.