Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Cape May County

CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in Cape May County until 10 p.m. Monday.

Threats include wind, hail and lightning, according to the National Weather Service. Hail as large as ping-pong ball sized and frequent lightning are possible, while scattered gusts up to 75 mph are likely.

Storm threats are present across the state, with many Independence Day festivities being postponed or canceled. Read more: Some NJ Fireworks Canceled, Postponed With Severe Storms Forecast

The status of the free outdoor Ocean City Pops concert for Monday night was not clear as of 3:30 p.m. Monday.

Here's the Fourth of July forecast for Cape May County, per the National Weather Service.

Monday Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.