Flood Watch In Effect For New Hope, Lambertville Through 2 A.M.

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ — A flood watch is in effect for the Delaware River towns of New Hope and Lambertville from 12 p.m. Thursday through 2 a.m. Friday, as scattered rainfall and thunderstorms are moving through the area.

The National Weather Service said general accumulation will likely land between 1.5 and 2.5 inches, but sudden thunderstorms could present a risk of flash flooding.

"Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations," the weather service alert reads. "Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded."

The flood watch is in effect in counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and northern Delaware.

"You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued," the City of Lambertville advised in an alert to residents.

Here's the forecast from the National Weather Service:

This afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 54. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday night: A chance of showers, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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