Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Burlington County

Update: The National Weather Service created a new graphic, displayed above, that shows the risk factors of the areas impacted by the severe thunderstorm watch.

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Weather officials placed Burlington County under a severe thunderstorm watch Monday afternoon.

The thunderstorm watch began at 2:55 p.m. and remains in effect until 10 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

The greatest threats include:

• scattered gusts up to 75 mph (likely)
• frequent lightning (possible)
• isolated hail up to the size of ping pong balls (possible)

The severe thunderstorm watch applies to 13 New Jersey counties — primarily in the southern and central regions. Five counties in Noth Jersey are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Monday.

A few thunderstorms could be severe Tuesday afternoon, but the probability is low, the National Weather Service said Monday afternoon.

The forecast has resulted in some New Jersey towns postponing or canceling their Fourth of July celebrations that were set to take place Monday. If you planned to attend an event, check for updates from local officials or event organizers. Read more: Some NJ Fireworks Canceled, Postponed With Severe Storms Forecast

Here's the National Weather Service's forecast for Burlington County as of 3 p.m. Monday:

• Monday afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 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.
• Monday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1 a.m. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. 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.
• Tuesday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy during the evening, then mostly clear overnight, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.