Severe Thunderstorms, Damaging Winds Expected In Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Severe thunderstorms and damaging winds are expected Tuesday night in Union County, according to the National Weather Service.

A possibility of large hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out as well, the NWS reported.

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Minor flooding is also expected in urban and poor drainage areas due to possible heavy rainfall. There is a small chance for localized flash flooding.

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 87. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Friday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

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