Tropical Storm Chantal Remnants To Bring Storms, Up To 5 Inches Of Rain To NJ

As the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal pass the area, New Jersey could get slammed with heavy rain, severe storms and flash flooding, according to the latest forecast.

Forecasters predict that 2 to 5 inches of rain will fall Monday, making flash flooding the greatest threat. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, western Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, northwestern Burlington and Cumberland counties from 10 a.m. until Monday evening.

"The remnants of Chantal will move into the Mid Atlantic this morning bringing areas of heavy rain," National Weather Service forecasters said. "The tropical airmass will bring generally 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across the urban corridor but will have the potential to bring isolated amounts up to 5 inches leading to flash flooding."

Storms move in Monday afternoon and should end by 7 p.m. or 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Any residual flooding from earlier hours is expected to come to an end overnight, forecasters said.

Aside from the storm, Monday will be a muggy, hot day. It could feel close to 100 degrees along the urban corridor, according to the forecast.

And that will continue throughout the week. Several rounds of rain across multiple days will increase the chances of flash flooding across the Garden State, forecasters warn.

"Tuesday still has the greatest potential for the most widespread showers and thunderstorms, although Wednesday will also see scattered showers and thunderstorms developing again," National Weather Service forecasters said Monday. Chantal's remnants again are to blame for these storms.

Tuesday will also be the hottest day of the week. A Heat Advisory will be in place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Gloucester, Burlington and Ocean counties, with heat index values from 100 to 103 degrees expected. This could be expanded more into South Jersey as well.

As we get later in the week, temperatures will not be as hot, but showers and storms are still possible Thursday and Friday. Forecasters will have more specifics as the week progresses.

Here's the latest forecast.

North Jersey

Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Thursday Night: Showers likely 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. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Central Jersey

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

South Jersey

Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South 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.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 73. 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.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5 a.m., then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.