Flood Watch Hits Burlington County; Excessive Rainfall Possible Tuesday

5:36 p.m.: Officials issued a severe-thunderstorm warning for northwestern Camden and northwestern Burlington counties. The National Weather Service's warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. Tuesday.

At 5:22 p.m., officials located a severe thunderstorm over Palmyra moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, trees and power lines.

Officials advised the public to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — With up to 3 inches of rain possible through Tuesday, officials issued a flood watch for part of Burlington County — including Cinnaminson and Moorestown.

The flood watch runs through the end of the day, until midnight, and includes Camden and Gloucester counties, northwest Burlington County and western Monmouth County.

The National Weather Service expects locally heavy rain from scattered showers and thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening. Rainfall of 1-2 inches, with localized totals of 3 inches, is possible, the federal agency says.

The rain could inundate rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, officials said.

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The National Weather Service issues a flood watch when conditions are "favorable" to flooding, meaning flooding is possible. A flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.

Here's the National Weather Service's latest local forecast as of 3 p.m. Tuesday:

• Tuesday afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
• Tuesday night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 3 a.m. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.
• Wednesday: A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 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.
• Wednesday night: A chance of showers before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 5 mph.