Wind Advisory Issued For Morris County

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a special weather statement for Tuesday evening, predicting a wet and windy afternoon in parts of Morris County.

The warning encompasses western Morris, northeastern Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, northwestern Somerset, eastern Monroe and northeastern Northampton counties. The warning is in effect through Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Wind gusts of up to 40 mph are expected, as well as pea-sized hail, forecasters said.

Minor damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

Here's the National Weather Service's latest forecast for the Morris County area:

Tuesday Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest winds blow around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds.

Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then rain is likely. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 34. east wind at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.

Thursday: A chance of rain before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 37. Breezy. The chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.