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NJ Drenched: Flash Floods, Severe Storms Unleash Fury
27 Aug
Summary
- Flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings issued across multiple New Jersey counties.
- Up to 3 inches of rain possible, with potential for 3-5 inches in some storms.
- Threat of large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes loom over the state.
New Jersey is currently experiencing widespread severe weather, with the National Weather Service issuing multiple flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings across several counties. These warnings are a response to thunderstorms that have been delivering significant rainfall to the region.
Specific areas like northwestern Gloucester, parts of southeastern Pennsylvania, northern Delaware, Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, and southeastern Somerset counties are under flash flood warnings. Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for most of Gloucester and southwestern Camden counties. These storms have the potential to drop between 1 to 3 inches of additional rain, exacerbating flooding conditions.
Looking ahead, forecasters anticipate additional waves of strong to severe thunderstorms throughout Thursday afternoon and into Thursday night. These storms carry the potential for substantial rainfall, up to 3 to 5 inches in some cases, accompanied by large hail. The severe weather also poses a risk of damaging wind gusts, capable of felling trees and power lines, and a possibility of isolated tornadoes.
A statewide flood watch is active through early Friday morning, underscoring the persistent threat of flash flooding, particularly in areas with poor drainage and those experiencing intense downpours. This alert covers a vast majority of New Jersey's counties, emphasizing the broad impact of the current weather pattern.
