Hoboken Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning; Heavy Winds and Rain Arrive in Area

UPDATE, 7:45 p.m.—Hoboken was placed under a severe thunderstorm watch on Thursday night, as heavy rain and winds began around 8 p.m. The severe watch lasted until 8:30 p.m., according to the city's announcement. 

The severe weather watch will last until 11 p.m. Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. 

Heavy rain and hail are expected to pour down on the state Thursday night, including Hoboken. 

Frequent lightning and winds up to 60 mph could hit the area, according to the National Weather Service. 

According to the Star Ledger, storms could complicate the evening commute, as the first rain is expected to fall around 6 p.m. 

• Thursday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 10pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
• Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.