Hudson County Under Tropical Storm Watch Thursday

The National Weather Service placed Hudson County under a tropical storm watch Thursday afternoon, because of the impending arrival of Hurricane Earl.

The center of the hurricane is supposed to pass east of Hudson County, but effects will still be felt, the Weather Service reported.

If you're traveling over the holiday weekend, be advised to clear your balconies in case the storm hits Friday or Saturday. 

Here is the National Weather Service's forecast as of Thursday afternoon:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. 

Friday: Tropical storm conditions possible. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to between 11 and 16 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind between 13 and 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.