NJ Weather: Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, Fierce Winds In Forecast

NEW JERSEY - Gusty winds and heavy downpours resulting in localized flash flooding are all possible during another round of storms slated to hit New Jersey on Friday, forecasters said.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the region between noon and the afternoon rush hour along I-95 and points north and west, the National Weather Service said in a statement.

Some of the storms, which may linger into the evening, could produce heavy rain, the weather service added. North Jersey is expected to see rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, while South Jersey may only see amounts less than a tenth of an inch (except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms).

As of Friday morning, a hazardous weather outlook is in effect for four New Jersey counties due to a risk of rip currents through Saturday. The affected counties are:

• Atlantic
• Ocean
• Cape May
• Monmouth

“Scattered showers and thunderstorms this morning will become more numerous and widespread by the evening rush hour,” the National Weather Service Mount Holly station said in a statement. “Some thunderstorms may result in heavy downpours, making travel difficult at times.”

Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the weekend, forecasters said.

The storm system is set to exit the Garden State late Sunday, though more wet weather is expected through at least Wednesday.

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

North Jersey:

Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10 p.m. and midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Sunday: A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 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.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

South Jersey:

Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 5 p.m., then showers likely after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South 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.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South 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.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.