TRENTON, New Jersey — A dangerous night is ahead for millions of New Jersey residents.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for seven counties through 1 a.m. Monday, with storms expected to bring damaging winds, torrential rain, and a serious flash flooding threat.
The National Weather Service warned that wind gusts could reach 65 mph — strong enough to snap trees and bring down power lines.
Which Counties Are Affected
Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties are all under the watch.
Conditions could deteriorate quickly Sunday evening, so residents in these areas should be prepared now — not later.
Multiple Threats at Once
This is not just a wind event.
Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible, and the National Weather Service warned that flash flooding impacts “could be significant over the next couple of days.” Quarter-sized hail is also on the table.
The entire state of New Jersey is under a flood watch — meaning no part of the state is completely clear tonight.
Power Outages Could Get Worse Before They Get Better
Nearly 68,000 customers are still in the dark from previous storms.
New downed trees and wires from tonight’s winds will make it even harder for crews to restore service. Outages could climb before they come down.
Monday Brings More Rain
There is no clean break after tonight.
Additional heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Monday afternoon. Temperatures will finally ease into the upper 70s and low 80s — but the storm threat is not over yet.
Avoid low-lying roads and do not drive through flooded areas.
Are you in one of the affected counties? Drop a comment and let others know what conditions look like in your area right now.
