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NJ Braces for Weekend Deluge: Flash Floods Loom
2 Aug
Summary
- Heavy rains and thunderstorms forecast to start tonight and last through Monday.
- Potential for 2-3 inches of rain per hour, raising flash flood concerns.
- High rip current risk expected for all New Jersey beaches by Monday.
New Jersey residents should prepare for a potent storm system bringing heavy thunderstorms and significant rainfall starting tonight and continuing through Monday. The National Weather Service has warned of potential flash flooding due to intense downpours, with rainfall rates possibly reaching 2 to 3 inches per hour.
Damaging winds and frequent lightning are also anticipated hazards. While Sunday may start mostly dry, showers and thunderstorms are set to develop overnight. High temperatures will remain in the 80s on Sunday before cooling slightly.
The forecast for Monday indicates the heaviest rainfall and a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds being the main concern. Crucially, the rip current risk at all New Jersey beaches will escalate to high on Monday.
Further complicating matters, the storm system is expected to linger, potentially stalling across the region. This could lead to additional showers and thunderstorms persisting through Thursday, extending the period of unsettled weather across the state.
