NJ Weather: Severe Thunderstorms On The Way, Forecasters Say

NEW JERSEY — Flooding and severe storms are possible through the weekend in parts of New Jersey as more wet weather is expected throughout the state, forecasters say.

Though Thursday is expected to be sunny with a high around 85 in the Garden State, storm clouds are slated to roll in by Thursday overnight into Friday, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Showers will likely take place though the morning Friday, with thunderstorms set to begin early Friday afternoon and linger through Saturday.

Showers and thunderstorms - some strong to severe - are in store Friday, the weather service said, with gusty winds and small hail also possible.

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New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, are possible in North Jersey (except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms), while between a quarter and half of an inch are possible in South Jersey on Friday, forecasters said.

The storm will likely stall out over the Northeast from Friday into Saturday, added AccuWeather.com, leading to additional rounds of showers and perhaps gusty thunderstorms.

The risk of severe storms should be lower Saturday, said forecasters. Still, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said that Saturday's weather is "certainly not the type" for going to the beach or hanging out at the pool, unless you catch a rain-free hour here and there.

"At least the gardens, lawns and crops in the fields will appreciate the moisture," Anderson said.

As of Thursday morning, a hazardous weather outlook is in effect for nine New Jersey counties due to potential minor coastal flooding through Saturday. The affected counties are:

• Middlesex
• Monmouth
• Ocean
• Burlington
• Cape May
• Salem
• Gloucester
• Cumberland
• Camden

The storm clouds should finally clear by Saturday evening before 8 p.m., the National Weather Service said, just in time for a sunny Sunday on Father's Day, with highs near 83.

Here’s the latest forecast around New Jersey, per the National Weather Service:

North Jersey:

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Low around 59. East wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 74. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 59. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

South Jersey:

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday night: A slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. High near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.