Severe Storms On the Way

Severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Bergen County until 9 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service reports.

A heat advisory continues to be in effect for the area until 6 p.m. Wednesday night. Temperatures hover at 100 degrees with a heat index of about 105, the weather service reports.

Seniors and residents with health conditons are advised to stay indoors. The county announced Tuesday that . Two of the closest to the River Dell area are the county administration building in Hackensack and the Bergenfield Senior Center.

The forecast according to the National Weather Service is:

• Wednesday afternoon - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Wednesday night -  Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Thursday - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Thursday Night -  A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.