High Winds, Flooding Likely In Latest Storm At Jersey Shore

SOUTH JERSEY — A deluge of rain, high winds and flooding are in store for Atlantic and Cape May counties this week as New Jersey faces another winter storm.

The entire state was put under a flood watch by the National Weather Service (NWS) beginning Tuesday night and into early Wednesday, as more rain further soaks the already heavily-saturated ground. One to three inches of rainfall is possible, enhancing the potential for flooding.

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Additionally, high winds are anticipated in Atlantic and Cape May. The NWS predicts 35 to 45 mph south winds with gusts up to 60 mph.

"Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines," the NWS said. "Widespread power outages are expected."

Travel will be difficult, and the NWS says that you should avoid being outside around trees. Use caution if you must drive.

Here's the latest South Jersey forecast.

Monday night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Rain, mainly after noon. High near 53. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday night: Rain, mainly before 4 a.m. Low around 47. Very windy, with a south wind 30 to 40 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday: A chance of rain before 7 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.