Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Cape May County

CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties in New Jersey, including Cape May County.

The watch is in effect until 6 p.m. on Friday, the National Weather Service said.

Showers are set to be ushered into the state Friday morning by 11 a.m., with the possibility of thunderstorms to begin after 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The primary threat of severe weather will be between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Related article — NJ Weather: Thunderstorms In Father's Day Weekend Forecast

Here's the latest weekend forecast for Ocean City, per the National Weather Service.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 p.m. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. High near 75. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog. Low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.