Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Atlantic County

ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in Atlantic County until 10 p.m. Monday.

Threats include wind, hail and lightning, according to the National Weather Service. Hail as large as ping-pong ball sized and frequent lightning are possible, while scattered gusts up to 75 mph are likely.

Storm threats are present across the state, with many Independence Day festivities being postponed or canceled. Read more: Some NJ Fireworks Canceled, Postponed With Severe Storms Forecast

Here's the Fourth of July forecast for Atlantic County, per the National Weather Service.

Monday Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.