Brace for Impact: NJ Faces Increased Threat from Severe Weather

The entire state of New Jersey is at risk of flash flooding on Tuesday through Wednesday afternoon.

New Jersey is facing a heightened risk of severe weather on Tuesday, with forecasters warning that the entire state could see flash flooding, damaging wind gusts, and even tornadoes.

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for nearly all of New Jersey, covering areas south of Interstate 78 from 8 a.m. Tuesday through 2 p.m. Wednesday.

The National Weather Service said widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across the region Tuesday, with portions of North Jersey at an elevated risk for heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding.

Forecasters say rainfall totals could reach as much as 4 inches near Sussex and up to 3 inches around Morristown. Farther south, rainfall is expected to taper off, with around 2 inches forecast near Trenton and about 1 inch in the Toms River area.

The expected heavy rain has placed all of New Jersey under a threat of flash flooding.

Damaging Winds In addition to torrential rain, forecasters say the primary severe weather threat will be damaging wind gusts, although a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.

The greatest risk is expected between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m., with the highest chance of severe storms centered over southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and the Delmarva Peninsula.

The weather service is also cautioning residents about frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, which could pose a serious danger to anyone outside without proper shelter.

The NWS advises people to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and remain aware of changing conditions as storms move through the area. Stay up to date with the latest forecast.