Flood Warnings Issued In 7 Counties As More Wet Weather Heads To NJ: Latest Updates

A flood watch has been issued to seven counties in the Garden State for Wednesday, as many of the areas overwhelmed by flood waters are again at risk with from thunderstorms.

The flood watch begins Wednesday at 3 p.m. and runs through 3 a.m. Thursday and will be in effect for Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties.

The storms will be capable of dropping a quick 1 to 2 inches of rainfall within a 1 to 3 hour period leading to flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service in Mt. Holly.

The new threat comes after a chaotic night of flooding so severe that two people were killed and Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency.

While the threat of severe storms and flash flooding is lesser for Tuesday and Wednesday, the saturated ground will make conditions prime for additional flooding. As much as 6.51 inches of rain fell in some of New Jersey, destroying homes and prompting water rescues.

Two people died during the flash flooding in the City of Plainfield after a vehicle was swept into Cedar Brook at the height of the storm, according to Queen City Mayor Adrian O. Mapp.

A Flood Warning is still in place for Middlesex and Somerset counties until 10:15 a.m. Tuesday.

New Jersey has a 25 percent to 50 percent chance of storms Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The highest chance appears to be in the Philadelphia metro area.

Timing of the potential storms will again be in the afternoon and evening. More of the same is in store for the rest of the week.

"Unsettled weather along with very warm and humid conditions will continue through Thursday," National Weather Service forecasters said Tuesday morning. "Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms can be expected, with locally heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding being the primary threat. On Thursday, there is also a concern for extreme heat."

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There is still a lot of uncertainty with the forecast for Thursday and Friday; this will become clearer as the week continues.

Here's the latest forecast:

North Jersey

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., then a chance of showers after 5 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Showers likely before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Central Jersey

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

South Jersey

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.