Wayne Weather Forecast: See Latest Predictions For Debby's Impacts

WAYNE, NJ — More showers are in the cards for Wayne residents on Thursday, with heavier rain and thunderstorms set to slam the state again on Friday as Tropical Storm Debby chugs north.

Forecasters said that Debby is weakening as it heads this way — but the deadly storm is still expected to bring severe storms, lots of rain, and possibly some tornadoes to the Garden State.

The first rain bands will hit New Jersey on Thursday, but forecasters said Friday is the primary concern for weather-related issues including flooding, power outages, and wind damage.

Predicted rainfall totals have gone down, with forecasters now saying that Wayne Township could see up to two inches of rain or more through Friday night. There has already been some flash flooding in town this week along Willowbrook Boulevard and Hamburg Turnpike, per police.

The National Weather Service has put Wayne and Passaic County at a "slight" risk for scattered flash flooding on Friday, and a "marginal" risk (the next level down) for damaging winds and severe hail.

"Flooding and severe weather potential will be dependent on the track of Debby and the speed of the approaching cold front," weather experts with the New York City NWS office said.

The good news is that as Debby leaves, it'll usher in a period of drier and cooler weather with lower humidity, according to the forecast.

Here is a forecast for Wayne Township through Sunday, from the National Weather Service:

Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday night: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 71. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 9 to 13 mph.

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

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

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

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