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New Jersey Faces Severe Weather from Hurricane Debby
As Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida and moves north, New Jersey is in for another hot, muggy, and nasty week.
According to the
National Weather Service, there will be a lot of activity in the weather this week. Even if it's not quite hot enough to warrant a heat advisory, the week begins steamy and muggy
According to the National Weather Service, Debby is expected to weaken into a Tropical Storm on Monday night and "meander over the Southeast most of the week," with potential direct effects on the Mid-Atlantic by the end of the week.
The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms with significant downpours from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday early. Rainfall between one to two inches is predicted, with the possibility of larger amounts locally if air pressure mixes with Debby's tropical moisture.
Additionally, localized flash flooding is expected to occur, particularly in metropolitan areas. This is a nationwide risk, although it is most likely in Central Jersey where "numerous" flash floods are predicted. Forecasters caution that strong wind gusts might topple trees and electrical lines. The entire state is at risk.
In the counties of Camden, Ocean, Monmouth, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Burlington, Salem, and Somerset, there is a flood watch in place from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.
As of Monday, the remainder of the week's forecast, however, remained uncertain due to the uncertainty surrounding Debby's evolution and route.
"A better indication on specific impacts and the evolution of Debby is likely to occur over the next several days once more information becomes available," said the
National Weather Service.
